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The evolution of personal learning environments

Origin Learning

By and large, this constitutes John’s Personal Learning Environment (PLE). The coming of technology has naturally exposed us to more entertainment, and at the same time, to more learning. Much of our learning is informal and happens online. PLEs have certainly evolved with the coming of the digital age.

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4 Key Emerging Trends in LMS

Upside Learning

Today, after the rapid evolution of the LMS – hastened by several factors, right from the inclusion of social learning tools, to an ever increasing need for usability – many things have changed, and still continue to change, in the LMS. Personal Learning Environment (PLE). Gamification.

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Social Networks

Clark Quinn

This week we looked at Social Networks. Here are some thoughts on this topic, especially thoughts around social networks for learning. Starting with Social Networking was a blessing and a curse. Social networks have a tendency to be a bit messy. As a student we learn how to ignore the chatter.

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The Performance Environment

Clark Quinn

In the process of writing up a proposal to do some social learning strategizing for an organization, I started thinking about it from the performer perspective. Now, personal learning environments (PLE) is not a completely new concept, and quite a number of folks contributed their PLEs here. So, what do you think?

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Top 100 Tools for Learning 2009: The Final List

Upside Learning

I either review them immediately or mark them as favorites for future reading and that seems to be working well for my PLE. I think micro blogging will remain - in some form (Twitter or something else) – an important personal learning tool for some years. Related posts: Top 100 Learning Game Resources.

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Informal Learning Technology

Tony Karrer

So as you read this, keep in mind that Stephen was primarily talking about technology that can support a Formal Learning Event that heavily leverages Informal / Social Learning as it's primary mechanism. The content is the central element but there's lots of social aspects and interaction. It's definitely worth a read.

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Deep Problems with Our Tools - e-Learning, Social Learning, etc.

Vignettes Learning

I am often skeptical about the many types of learning tools, e.g. social networking, e-learning, LMS, rapid e-learning, even PowerPoint, etc. In the adoption of tools and technologies in learning and training, many pundits fall victim to the same fallacy. Some examples are: 1.