Jane Hart

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

This article first appeared on TrainingZone on 25th September 2011. This is the fourth and final instalment of my weekly articles curating key social learning resources for TrainingZone’s social learning month. It’s in our DNA to be social, it’s our nature and that life, uh. finds a way.”

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Social Learning Social Resources Social Networks 181

Obsidian Learning

DECEMBER 2, 2019

One of these is social needs. Though not as basic as the need for food, water, and shelter, the desire to belong to a community, to build positive relationships with others, is high on our list of priorities. Many of us fulfill at least part of our social needs through work. So how can we meet social needs at work?

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Social Communities of Practice Performance Support Forum 56

Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 23, 2007

Tony's examples were brief, but interesting: Wikis Product updates/news Project management Podcasts Communications Sales / Field Force Collective Intelligence Predictive markets Social Networking New Hires Communities of Practice One of the questions we got was: How do you start as a Learning Professional?

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Social Networks Webcast Social Network Network 100

Logicearth

MAY 26, 2022

In a recent article for this very blog, I wrote about the importance of cohort-based learning as a way to motivate and empower learners. Cohort-based learning programs usually combine instructor-led live sessions and learning resources, with a significant focus on social learning.

Community 59

Community Online Learning Online Social Networks 59

Adobe Captivate

OCTOBER 16, 2017

What is social learning and how can you use it to foster collaborative learning. It is no surprise that today more and more companies are using some form of social learning solutions in their learning strategies that enables employees to learn from each other. I will also share some best practices. What is social learning?

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Collaborative Learning Social Learning Collaboration Social Networks 69

Adobe Captivate

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

I’ve since started writing chapter summaries (here is the last article ) so people can “preview” some of the great books out there and hopefully end up reading them! Social media and social networking sites allow individuals and groups to collaborate and learn together.

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Social Networks Summary Emergent Classroom 66

Logicearth

MAY 26, 2022

In a recent article for this very blog, I wrote about the importance of cohort-based learning as a way to motivate and empower learners. Cohort-based learning programs usually combine instructor-led live sessions and learning resources, with a significant focus on social learning.

Community 52

Community Online Learning Online Social Networks 52

TalentLMS

MAY 16, 2016

The boom in social media and the round-the-clock need to connect in communities is doing wonders for the eLearning industry. Social learning is an age-old learning and teaching strategy, backed by many cognitive scientists. Leveraging social learning with the eLearning content is the new norm of eLearning courses.

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Social Learning Social Cognitive eLearning Strategy 74

ID Reflections

JULY 20, 2011

I recalled some of the posts and articles I had read in the past about lurking as a behavior in online communities and what it indicated, and decided to dig through those again. At this point, I also "serendipitous-ly" stumbled upon a couple of conversations recently that touched upon lurking (this is why I love social media).

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Communities of Practice IBM Community Jive 203

Jane Hart

APRIL 2, 2011

In terms of my professional reading, I added around 25 articles to my 2011 Reading List, but here are 3 that I’ve marked as must-reads. I manage my family, team, career, and social needs effortlessly. Unleashing the power of networked learning , Martha Stone Wiske, Harvard Business Review, 21 March 2010.

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Community Communities of Practice Social Media Social Learning 191

EI Design

APRIL 18, 2016

It is exciting to be part of the new era in corporate learning that leverages on social and collaborative learning. Today, social learning is more than a buzz and is increasingly used by forward thinking organizations to foster collaborative learning and more significantly its application on the job.

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Social Learning Adoption Adopt Social 40

learnWorlds

JANUARY 12, 2024

From defining your community’s essence to choosing the perfect platform, nurturing a team of dedicated moderators, and fostering a sense of belonging, these practices lay the foundation for a vibrant and purpose-driven digital forum. Focus on empowering your community members to share user-generated content (e.g.,

Community 98

Community Social Networks Effectiveness Management 98

ID Reflections

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

5 Workplace Learning/Training Social Media for Trainers Jane Bozarth. 6 Knowledge Management Cultivating Communities of Practice Etienne Wegner, et al. 10 Design/Communication/Business/Presentation The Back of the Napkin Dan Roam. 11 Communication/Presentation/Business Made to Stick Dan and Chip Heath.

Social Networks 172

Social Networks Cognitive Enterprise 2.0 Social Network 172

TalentLMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

In this article, we share with you some innovative ways to use your company’s online portal to change the way employees are brought into a company. Online support questions need to be answered and mentored in a “community of practice” manner. Get Social Online. And much more. Provide Online Feedback.

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eLearning Strategy Online Strategy Portal 200

EI Design

DECEMBER 11, 2015

What is social learning and how can you use it to foster collaborative learning. It is no surprise that today more and more companies are using some form of social learning that enables employees to learn from each other. I will also share some best practices. What is social learning? But its capability does not end here.

Social Networks 47

Social Networks Collaborative Learning Social Learning Collaboration 47

Learning with e's

APRIL 5, 2010

Wikis, blogs, podcasts, social bookmarking, RSS feeds, microblogs, social networking. is making it easier for all of us to connect together, and to learn informally within a socially rich environment which is strewn liberally with the digital footprints of those who have gone before us. and to learn. And on it goes.

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Social Wiki Social Bookmarking Social Networks 75

ID Reflections

MAY 28, 2009

Because it is a powerful social networking tool that is fast becoming a social learning tool. Refer to the article on Twitter Quitters. Also, I feel Twitter falls into the slightly advanced category of social networking site–more complex than Facebook or MySpace.

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Social Networks Twitter Social Network MySpace 100

Avilar

MAY 18, 2022

Model connecting socially with others in the digital working world – and support and reward employees who do the same. One Forbes article identifies these three leadership skills as necessary for managing remote employees: Empathy. “If Communities of practice. Connection. Creativity. Online and in-person classes.

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Teams Skills Management Leadership 94

CrossKnowledge

OCTOBER 21, 2015

It is no surprise that today more and more companies are using some form of social learning that enables employees to learn from each other. In this article, I will touch upon the concept of social learning, its benefits and how can it be used meaningfully in an organisation to enhance collaborative learning.

Social Networks 40

Social Networks Collaborative Learning Social Learning Collaboration 40

Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Nancy has been my go to person for all things Communities and Networks and worked with me to create Communities and Networks Connection. So naturally when Nancy and John (with Etienne Wenger) put out the book Digital Habitats; Stewarding Technology for Communities I was very excited.

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LearnTrends Free Digital Wiki 167

Jane Hart

JUNE 1, 2011

Roles in communities of practice , Joitske Hulsebosc, Lasagna and chips, 9 May 2011. The case for online social networking in education , Jose Picardo, 14 May 2011. Without workflow, social business is doomed , Agency Collaboration, 26 May 2011. The Client knows best , CLO Magazine, 26 May 2011.

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Social Networks Yammer Social Media Open Source 156

Learning with e's

JULY 30, 2016

In a recently published article, my colleagues Maged Boulos, Dean Giustini and I write about how learning through social media is transforming medical practices, health care and education. Here's an excerpt from the article, published in the open access journal Future Internet. The full text is available at this link.

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Social Media Theory Creative Commons License 40

Jay Cross

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

The lead article in the current issue of Chief Learning Officer is Building a Performance Ecosystem by Clark Quinn. The underlying concept is that organizations and their people are members of many different types of networks, for example, communities of practice, the company social network, and close-knit collaborative work teams.

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Organization Social Networks Communities of Practice Sun 84

Tony Karrer

JULY 21, 2010

I also checked out Nancy White’s Communities and Networks site under Discussion Forums , Case Studies of Discussion Forums , and Community Building and Discussion Forums. at Booz Allen: The Series - Portals and KM , January 20, 2010 More Resources on Discussion Forums, Communities: Forums vs. Just Ask.

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Forum Social Networks Discussion Case Study 115

E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 2, 2011

• Social networks. • News articles. • Communities of practice. Everyone knows there’s a wealth of free learning resources on the web, and many of them are relevant to the corporate sector. I’m referring to things like: • Blogs. • Slides. • Videos. • Podcasts.

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Social Networks Wiki Budget Social Network 149

Tony Karrer

APRIL 7, 2009

Introducing The Conversation Prism eLearning Trends 2007 and 2008 TechCrunch White Label Social Networking Platforms Chart How to Insert YouTube Videos in PowerPoint Presentations LinkedIn Tips and Tweaks: Do More with your LinkedIn Account Introduction to Wikis, Blogs, Social Bookmarking, Social Networking and RSS Corporate Policies on Web 2.0

Social Networks 139

Social Networks Blended Learning Authoring Tools PLE 139

CLO Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2022

This article bridges reflection of the past and the strategic planning for the future. Remarkable results were attained when this approach was coupled with suitable performance technologies and social learning or on-the-job learning. 5 major lessons learned in 2021.

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Metrics Lesson Performance Support Unison 89

Obsidian Learning

MARCH 24, 2015

As Stewart Butterfield, Slack’s co-founder and chief executive, states in the article, “Being able to scroll back over the last couple weeks, you get a whole bunch of ‘soft knowledge’ about how the company operates — how people relate to one another at this company, who knows the answers to most questions, who really makes the decisions.”.

Yammer 40

Yammer Communities of Practice Skype Instructional Design 40

ID Reflections

AUGUST 20, 2010

It speaks to me at a personal level showing me how I can push myself to become a more effective professional, find my Element by investing in collaborating, learning, and sharing, by building a network and being part of a network of professionals. Watch this space for more on this book.

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Instructional Design Pattern Wikipedia Collaboration 137

Learning with e's

MARCH 16, 2014

Along with Alison Le Cornu, White published an article in 2011 that countered the Digital Natives and Immigrants ideas of Marc Prensky. They may not be such regular users of Facebook , so are more likely to be visitors rather than residents within that particular social media environment. Such is the volatile nature of the Web.

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Theory Social Media License Creative Commons 105

Matrix

AUGUST 11, 2020

In this article, I will note some of the strategies that will prove effective in rendering corporate learning content that will be relevant and useful to a wide array of users. Social learning appeals to most employees, regardless of demographic. Read more: Setting knowledge profiles for different generations of employees.

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Diversity Training Specialist Cognitive Micro-Learning 52

Learning with e's

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

before social media) and Learning 2.0. In the summary of the article, I suggested that the distinct differences between the two types of learning are mostly based on how learners are changing the ways they interact, and their increased ability to create, share and organise their own learning. Learning 2.0 Where Learning 1.0 Learning 3.0

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Scanning Learning 2.0 Folksonomy Social Media 111

E-Learning Provocateur

JANUARY 31, 2009

I’ve been seeing a lot more social media icons on websites these days, and you may have noticed that I’ve recently added a few to this blog. Well, I figure that if I’m serious about the use of social media for collaborative learning and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, then I should do what I can to encourage participation.

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Social Networks Social Media Media Social Network 113

Tony Karrer

JUNE 8, 2009

Top Posts The following are the top posts from featured sources based on social signals. eLearning Learning Hot List May 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009 Here is the best stuff from May 2009 via the eLearning Learning site. Hope you enjoy.

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Social Networks Wiki Corporate eLearning Case Study 100

Clark Quinn

DECEMBER 6, 2011

I am very much a fan of guided discovery learning (not the unguided discovery learning that was used as a straw-man opponent to instructivist in the Kirschner, Sweller, Clark article ), but I do believe guidance is necessary until learners demonstrate self-learning capability.

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Cognitive Communities of Practice Community Pedagogy 172

Ed App

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

So, we can see that the idea of synchronous learning can still fit in with today’s networked learning environment. On a broad level, learning is the ascension process within a community of practice. If a student cannot feel the presence of the community, then the whole learning element may be undermined.

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Asynchronous Synchronous Virtual Classroom Learning Objects 52

Litmos

DECEMBER 16, 2019

The engagement was about investigating social uses of software, and in this case the unit had devolved the responsibility for supporting users to the users of the software. In another instance, the head of learning at a large social media organization similarly shared how he coped with the quantity and diversity of learning required.

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Content Corporate eLearning Diversity Training Wiki 69