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2010 in Retrospect: Top Few Blogs and Books

ID Reflections

This is a quick recap and a list of the posts, articles, and books that have shaped my thinking, provided me with insights and supported or challenged my assumptions. To make it slightly easy for myself, I have divided the list into two parts—1) posts and articles and 2) books. In that spirit, I am aiming to get this post out.

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Horizon Report 2010 - Mobile Computing

Upside Learning

The Horizon 2010 report has been published and is available for download. To follow after on the horizon are electronic books and augmented reality. 2010 promises to change the way we look at electronic learning , a move from the personal computer/browser environment to the mobile computing environment.

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

Dashe & Thomson

Don’t Throw Out the Baby with the Books. There is value in books, manuals, and written reference materials included in training activities, but don’t use words to replace examples, images, and experience. What are some ways in which you create a more realistic environment for your learners? What’s working? All Rights Reserved.

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

technologies into our training programs, but rarely do we find a client that wants to create a robust learning environment comprised of both formal and informal components. 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.

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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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Leveraging the Law of the Few to Manage Change in the Workplace.

Dashe & Thomson

I haven’t read the book yet, but Jay Cross’ latest blog gave me a taste, and now that I’ve referenced the book in my own blog post, I feel obligated to follow through. In the decade since this book was published, it seems Gladwell has become quite the divisive figure. All Rights Reserved. Visit us at dashe.com

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Another Virtual World 2010 Prediction

Kapp Notes

Here is a number of interesting predictions for virtual worlds done in a nice and interesting SlideShare presentation Virtual Worlds 2010+ View more documents from KZero Worldswide. __ Catalog of Recommended Books, Games and Gadgets Recommended Games and Gadgets Recommended Books Content Guide.