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

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At the conference, a representative from Raytheon Corporation spoke about a study they had conducted among their vast employee population. I am a member of the Dashe & Thomson running and biking teams, and captain of its small but emerging chess team. I like to read, make films and play guitar (in private).

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The Return of the (Digital) Native | Social Learning Blog

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What’s more, they are beginning to use it at an increasingly young age – a recent study from the Joan Ganz Cooney Center and Sesame Workshop (producers of Sesame Street) found that 80% of children age 5 and under use the Internet at least once a week. Accelerated Learning: Where Does It Fit In? All Rights Reserved. Visit us at dashe.com

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

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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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The Lonely eLearner: Creating Social Learning Anchors | Social.

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The gist of it was that even though we have an enormous amount of tools available to enable social learning across far reaching boundaries, the self-study type of eLearning seen in so many workplaces today can potentially cut learners off from any type of social interaction during the course of the learning. All Rights Reserved.

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The Impact of Social Learning: Will You Be The First? | Social.

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But more than that, these patients and their families realize that, no matter the outcome, the results of the trial will matter…to this research, to another study, to another patient down the line. Work to develop business ideas often happens in teams because the knowledge and experience of many is always better than one.

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Kirkpatrick Revisited | Social Learning Blog

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Case studies, exercises, and simulations can be part of a continuum linking Levels 1, 2, and 3. I am an avid film goer, music lover, bridge walker, and supporter of the Dashe & Thomson running team. skill practice, role plays, and training simulations?with with a post-test to measure learning for the entire program. We All Did.

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Submit a Case Study to LEEF 2010!

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Currently the call is out for Case Study sessions on topics related games and simulations in learning (the case study format is one of the real strengths of the forum). Here’s the invite: You and your team are doing some great work with games and simulations for learning and performance improvement!