The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Although Edublogs seems focused on academia, its also ideal for other types of organizations due to its centralized control, privacy options, security features, custom branding and support. Category: Social Networking Platform. It’s a free and open source application with templates and plugins for enhancements.

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The eLearning Coach

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

eLearning Coach: From a cognitive perspective, how does learning through social media differ from structured and self-paced eLearning? Jane: Social learning can still be structured i.e., take place within a formal course environment. They also think “social networking” is a trivial activity and compare it with Facebook.

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The eLearning Coach

DECEMBER 27, 2009

Also, Open Source software often has a large and supportive community. Social Media. Social media technologies are exploding, providing an array of offerings for learning online. The downside? The documentation for Open Source software can be disorganized or sparse. Some organizations forget to add in the costs of customization.

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The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 14, 2010

Build community through social technologies for learning. Implement a social media strategy as part of a learning experience. Use social networking applications and services to build groups with a common interest or goal. 10 Social Media Tools For Learning. Get emotional. Comment below.

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The eLearning Coach

JANUARY 14, 2010

Build community through social technologies for learning. Implement a social media strategy as part of a learning experience. Use social networking applications and services to build groups with a common interest or goal. 10 Social Media Tools For Learning. Get emotional. Comment below.

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