Activities Informal Learning Social Bookmarking Social Networks 
Allison Rossett
JULY 17, 2012
Educators today are pursuing professional development by building their very own Professional (or Personal) Learning Networks (PLNs). PLNs connect them with a global network of contacts and resources. A PLN is “a system of interpersonal connections and resources that support informal learning” (Trust, 2012).
Allison Rossett
JULY 17, 2012
Educators today are pursuing professional development by building their very own Professional (or Personal) Learning Networks (PLNs). PLNs connect them with a global network of contacts and resources. A PLN is “a system of interpersonal connections and resources that support informal learning” (Trust, 2012).
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Upside Learning
OCTOBER 25, 2010
Delicious – social bookmarking tool. Facebook – social networking site. Some observations: The top 10 is like a who’s who of social and informal learning tools. The complete list has a very strong bias towards social tools. Slideshare – presentation hosting and sharing tool.
The eLearning Coach
NOVEMBER 12, 2009
For instance, I am currently running a formal programme where the group is using many different technologies to share and collaborate—social bookmarking, discussions, wikis, blogging, file sharing, etc. eLearning Coach: Can you describe the advantages of the social media environment, Elgg? Share this on Linkedin Tweet This!
Learning with e's
JANUARY 11, 2009
Learning has rarely been a solo activity. No, we are not isolated learners, but learn our most important lessons whilst in conversation with others. Wikis, blogs, podcasts, social bookmarking, RSS feeds, microblogs, social networking. and to learn. we are informally learning something new.
Learning with e's
APRIL 5, 2010
Learning has rarely been a solo activity. No, we are not isolated learners, but learn our most important lessons whilst in conversation with others. Wikis, blogs, podcasts, social bookmarking, RSS feeds, microblogs, social networking. and to learn. we are informally learning something new.
Jay Cross's Informal Learning
MARCH 30, 2009
I think most of us agree that there is an important social dimension to learning. But in what ways do social software applications such as LinkedIn and FaceBook help people to learn? But this mostly a solitary activity, except on those few occasions that a useful discussion erupts.
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