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Learning And Social Networks

Upside Learning

Google Plus is making waves among technology savvy social networkers. This is a more manageable approach for dealing with the humongous amount of incoming data that social networks generate. Providing a sense of community and common purpose. One unique aspect separates Plus from other Google services.

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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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Social networking is king

E-Learning Provocateur

Another principle that resonated with me was, in my own words: Social networking is king. Social networking has been around since the dawn of time. However, the exponential growth of online platforms such as Facebook and Twitter has taken it to a whole new stratosphere. The goal posts have moved. technology.

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Social Networking

Tony Karrer

I've run across a couple of interesting posts recently that seem to have spawned from a Business Week article - Scaling the Social Web. Hasn't eBay had social networking features for a long time? all have a social networking aspect to them? how is this new? Granted they are being enhanced, but still.

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Reflections on Twitter and social networking

Clark Quinn

I’ve been using Twitter for a number of weeks now, and that, combined with several recent social networking activities prompted this reflection. Twitter is a different story; described as micro-blogging, it’s more immediate, more a pointer. That’s cool, as it provides more ways for interaction.Â

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7 Ways to Build Your Credibility as an Online Instructor

LearnDash

Not only will it give your prospective learners an opportunity to read about your experience first-hand, it will also build your SEO and provide ample subject matter for other marketing efforts. Be active on social media. Quora is another great social network for educators. Reputation goes a long way.

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Learning from others through Enterprise Social Networks (ESN)

Matrix

Neuroscience has advanced greatly and it provides great clues about how the mind operates and how information acquisition happens. Social learning occurs pretty much all the time these days. Collaboration technologies such as webinars and virtual instructor-led training provide additional opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.