Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

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A new generation of tools for meeting and networking online

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

The common denominator seems to be that they are tools that change online networking: make it more visual and provide more freedom. As they phrase it on their website “ for informal meetings, remote drinks, social mixers, networking events, or just hanging around ”. However, it will come with paid plan at the end of next year.

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The dynamics of managing/nurturing networks of practice

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

Keeping the Wheels Turning: The Dynamics of Managing Networks of Practice. Journal of Management Studies, 47(1), 85-108 The authors make a distinction between NoPs and CoPs; networks of practice and communities of practice. Unfortunately it is not freely accessible online, but this is the reference to the article: Agterberg, M.,

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Learning poses or learning to model?

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

A beautiful example in my opinion of the difference between what learning tips and tricks in a course or short training compared with learning in practice and learning in networks and communities. course which focusses on tips you are not provided the room to develop your own style and practice. They like to get away with shortcuts.

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5 Essential online survival skills by Howard Rheingold

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

If you know how to participate online, by smart blogging, tweeting, reacting, networking you can have more influence and even start movements. Rheingold provides the example of an online pregnancy test. Smart networking. It is important to build your personal learning network online with people who think differently.

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10 community principles to make your MOOC stronger

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

An example is our online network café and the wrap up with a meetup. It is nice to see that the network café idea and the 'space for informal conversation' have been copied in many other MOOCs. Provide public but also private spaces. I think there were many details in our MOOC that made it a success.

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How our learning theories shape how we use technology for learning

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

I read a paper called Perspectives on learning and technology: A review of theoretical perspectives "This paper provides a review of literature pertaining to theoretical references on educational practice and technology from perspectives of learning theories of the 20th and 21st centuries." This code in the technology is very implicit.

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How is learning organized in a self-managed organization?

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

A knowmad wants meaningful work and is using online networks and resources to learn. Training programs and workshops are often provided by colleagues. An important (unwritten) rule is that a coach does not provide solutions, but allows the team to make its own choices. These coaches develop their own role.