Then continue to provide success stories to the next group on the continuum, moving along until you reach the Late Adopters. How would you answer this question? How do I communicate the value of social media as a learning tool to my organization? Individuals and organizations gave their responses around the web this month. In case you missed it, here is a roundup of some valuable recommendations. Use Unique Strategies for Different Groups. At Minute Bio, Jeff Goldman advises taking a unique approach for each group in an organization. Get willing users to create buzz. Show Examples. MORE >>

They use authentic sounds to put the listener in the location of the interview, stories to provide the context of the segment and then insightful questions. Instructional designers need to run, not walk, away from classroom-thinking and get to the point of providing short, quick business focused learning points that are easily accessible when and where our learners need them. If you are intrigued by the future of learning design, you won’t want to miss the second half of this interview with Karl Kapp. In case you missed the first half, see Games and Simulations. MORE >>

Provide options. Even if you provide a suggested order, allow learners to take lessons in a sequence that works for them. Provide resources, references, videos and podcasts to create an ideal environment for personal exploration. Exploration provides an opportunity to construct knowledge in a way that is meaningful for each learner. Provide opportunities for group discussion, collaboration and group problem solving. Provide opportunities for this expert to interact with the audience through live or online question and answer sessions. Put a face on it. MORE >>

In addition to providing instructions and wayfinding, microcopy can assure users that things are safe and secure. Did you ever spend an hour writing a four or five word phrase or short instruction? During that time, you probably felt like an obsessive perfectionist—hunched over the computer trying to get it just right. Now that there’s a term for this type of writing and recognition of how important it is, we can all feel a little more normal. Importance of Microcopy. Microcopy can make or break your product. Without a short instruction, users might now know what to do next. MORE >>

Book recommendations that provide inspiration, examples and guidelines for visualizing concepts, information and data. Post from: The eLearning Coach 10 Books Of Visual Ideas. BOOK REVIEWS REVIEWS MORE >>