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Embracing Innovation in Learning | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

We are moving, albeit in fits and starts, from traditional learning environments, where curriculum are essentially assigned to learners, to more collaborative and innovative environments where learners can self-direct their learning and participate in communities of passion. It was for their own good after all. Yeah, right.

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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Business networking not only brings new business and new talent, but it supports collaboration – whether it’s collaborating with internal team members or making connections outside of the organization. Networking comes naturally for some people, but not-so-much for others. So big deal, you say. Why is networking so important anyway?

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Online Academy Helps to Keep Lectures Where They Belong: Out of.

Dashe & Thomson

This YouTube-based learning environment was founded in 2004 by former Boston hedge-fund manager Salman Khan, and today contains more than 2,200 lectures on more than 100 topics (mostly math related). I am a member of the Dashe & Thomson running and biking teams, and captain of its small but emerging chess team.

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

Dashe & Thomson

While some activities such as breakout groups, team presentations, and in-depth case studies are still good ways to encourage collaboration in the learning environment, incorporate new activities which support technology integration and social learning such as a team blog or web-based project portal. Be Tech Savvy; Be Creative.

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Teacher to Instructional Designer Interview Questions

Experiencing eLearning

When I was part of a team interviewing teachers who wanted to switch, we always asked a couple of questions. IDs hardly ever work alone; you always have a SME and often several other team members. How would you make the transition to this environment? Originally published 3/12/2010. What questions might they ask?

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What Can March Madness Teach Us About Blended Learning? | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

Like software simulations, the practice court is a safe environment in which to try new skills and strategies, without fear of negative repercussion. This video shows Mike Montgomery running practice when he was head coach of the Stanford Cardinal men’s basketball team. All Rights Reserved. Visit us at dashe.com

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Weekly Bookmarks (7/18/2010)

Experiencing eLearning

Insights New Perspectives Blog > Reconnecting the Virtual Team <span class=&# “> – Annotated. Guiding principles for improving effectiveness for virtual team, following a model with four pillars: Climate, Process, Focus, and Flow. tags : telecommuting orgculture.

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