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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

In the article she gives some scary statistics: Our recent study showed that 30 percent of US companies spent money on informal learning tools or services in 2010. Among industries, a greater number of technology companies and business services/consulting firms spent money on these tools. Can you say future book deal?

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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

In Malcom Gladwell’s book, The Tipping Point , Gladwell introduces several influential personality types, one of which is the Connector – an individual who knows large numbers of people and is in the habit of making introductions. Outlook, address book, contact list). Your business networks can be your most valuable resources!

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Make Learning An Experience. Blend It! | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Allow them to discover information in bite-sized portions through self-directed activities such as eLearning, and then follow-up with a workshop, discussion group, open lab, or other opportunity to apply the new information. Don’t Throw Out the Baby with the Books. Blend Your “Content-Heavy” Courses. What’s working? Properly d.

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Plans for 2010

Clark Quinn

The Learning Circuit’s Blog Big Question of the Month is “ predictions and plans for 2010 “, specifically: What are your biggest challenges for this upcoming year? As a consultant, my big challenge is always finding more people who I can help. First, I’ve got to finish the manuscript for my mobile book.

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Learning in 3D Blog Book Tour: Success

Kapp Notes

By all accounts, the Learning in 3D Blog Book Tour was a resounding success. Books were sold, buzz was created, consulting and speaking engagements obtained and the collective conscious of the learning community was raised in the area of 3D virtual worlds for learning. Click here to learn the details of that book club.

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Top 74 eLearning Posts from September 2010

eLearning Learning Posts

Best of eLearning Learning in September 2010. As always, great stuff found in the eLearning world in September. Examples and Samples of Game Design Documents - Kapp Notes , September 15, 2010 Here is a collection of several game design documents and information about game design documents. But how to write one?

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eFront

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