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Formal learning & social networking

Clark Quinn

is about informal learning, but the organization was moving to using social networking tools to scaffold their move from face-to-face to more online learning. So I was asked to talk about social networking and formal learning. Each of these can be accomplished well through social networking tools.

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LMSs that kick ass: Mzinga

Janet Clarey

This is the seventh featured system in my Friday series highlighting LMSs that are doing innovative, kick-ass things with social media. Mzinga is the result of a merger between KnowledgePlanet and Shared Insights at the end of 2007. My more recent contact at Mzinga is Dave Wilkins. Kudos Jen (if you’re out there).

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LMS and Social Learning

Tony Karrer

We’ve recently seen LMSs shift to include more functionality, such as wikis, blogs, social networking, etc. If I want a great blogging platform, I’m going to download WordPress (it’s free and has a huge support community). Mzinga seems to have jumped out early with a strong social platform that also has an LMS capability.

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Social Media Goals

Clark Quinn

We were prompted to visit Blue Kiwi , which is probably the leading European social media platform. Mzinga is clearly targeted at the learning space, being integrated with an LMS. Vignette , on the other hand, started as a CMS for KM, but then added social media around it.

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Significance

Clark Quinn

My ongoing question has been about transitioning from wrapping social networking around formal learning to being members of communities of practice. In more simple terms, holding transition celebrations are important acts in supporting changes.

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E-Learning 24/7 Latest News and Notes

eLearning 24-7

Topyx LMS by Interactyx – Now supports the Ipad tablet and will enable you to create HTML5 courses via their content authoring tool and fully SCORM certified – This part is coming this summer. Mzinga - Newest product b4 it hits the streets. Product Reviews: Coming in July - All Exclusives! GeoLearning LMS. Plateau LMS.

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100 eLearning Articles and White Papers

Tony Karrer

Each cell is supported with video examples. 1) " EduTech gEEks.We're a new brEEd Still new on campus, social software tools can support students and staff beyond the classroom, reaching around the world for learning and communication 17. Mzinga : White Paper Series : eLearning 2.0 & Storyboards & eLearning (Pt.

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