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Embracing Innovation in Learning | Social Learning Blog

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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. Of course, when I saw this question, I had to try to answer it.

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Learning Pool’s Boston team relocates to the Innovation District, Boston’s ‘welcome mat’ for entrepreneurs

Learning Pool

Led by VP of North America, Sharon Claffey Kaliouby, Learning Pool’s Boston team has relocated to the Innovation District in Boston’s Seaport Waterfront. The Innovation District is the fastest-growing part of Boston today and has stimulated significant economic growth in the city.

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How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties | Social.

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They’re sources of novelty and innovation (because they know quite different things than we do) and bridges to other social networks (because they know quite different people than we do). I am a member of the Dashe & Thomson running and biking teams, and captain of its small but emerging chess team. More about me here.

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Virtual Boot-Camp: Games and Learning with the U.S. Military.

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As innovative as VBS 2 may be, the U.S. Navy intends to sit back and watch what unfolds, taking advantage of thousands of minds to generate innovative approaches to a real-world problem. When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read.

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

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Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Online Academy Helps to Keep Lectures Where They Belong: Out of the Classroom by Jon on March 21, 2011 in Classroom Learning , Video , blended learning Where do the most innovate ideas in learning come from? More about me here.

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Five Project Management Maxims We All Know (But Often Forget)

Dashe & Thomson

Check in frequently for updates, but don’t make it an event your team members fear. You need to know that deadlines are being met and budgets not exceeded, and your team needs to be able to air concerns and get help. You’re the face of the team – represent. Profound statement? Of course, not. Everyone screws up. Listen first.

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Five Project Management Maxims We All Know (But Often Forget.

Dashe & Thomson

Check in frequently for updates, but don’t make it an event your team members fear. You need to know that deadlines are being met and budgets not exceeded, and your team needs to be able to air concerns and get help. You’re the face of the team – represent. Profound statement? Of course, not. Everyone screws up. Listen first.