Upside Learning

JANUARY 25, 2011

In continuation to our weekly roundup of the best links shared on Twitter and Facebook, here is a collection of our top 15 links from the last week, each accompanied by a quick brief. This week we deliver you a dose of the latest in mobile learning, Web design & development, eLearning and Social Media. Creativity.

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E-Learning Provocateur

JULY 6, 2009

In my previous article , I explored one of the principles to emerge from the recent AMPLIFY09 festival, namely “Everything big started small&#. Another principle that resonated with me was, in my own words: Social networking is king. Social networking has been around since the dawn of time. technology.

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Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 2, 2007

I've run across a couple of interesting posts recently that seem to have spawned from a Business Week article - Scaling the Social Web. Hasn't eBay had social networking features for a long time? all have a social networking aspect to them? how is this new? Granted they are being enhanced, but still.

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Dashe & Thomson

MAY 4, 2011

The slow adoption of social learning is not localized to Minnesota and North Carolina. Karen O’Leonard from Bersin & Associates wrote an article last week entitled Corporate Spending on Social Learning. Can you say future book deal? technology achieve an 18% boost in employee engagement. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 19, 2011

Without throwing him completely under the bus, I’ll describe him as being late to the social media party but definitely ahead of the curve when it comes to openness to using informal learning elements like social media in his undergraduate courses. I’m going to end with a link to an article about someone else who gets it.

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Dashe & Thomson

APRIL 6, 2011

Check out these links for more insight on the topic: [link] [link] [link] And in case you read through this entire article in the hopes of hearing the song by Simon & Garfunkel, and are now really upset, here you go: Blog this! Download the whitepaper » Blog this! Properly d. Properly d. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 25, 2011

An excellent article from Cross Pollination Media, titled “ Are ‘Digital Natives’ Better Suited for Mobile Learning? Textbooks, blackboards, and overhead projectors remain the tools of choice for many teachers, at a time when their students are geared to learn from iPads, PowerPoint, and instant messaging. Download the whitepaper » Blog this!

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Clark Quinn

AUGUST 18, 2020

That’s where I write books and articles first. Social tools. Twitter is a regular feature of how I see what people are pointing to, as well as pointing to things I’ve found as well. I have to use the Twitter client on iPad/iOS, since they’ve taken away Tweetdeck on the iPad (grr). Processing Tools.

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Learning with e's

MARCH 31, 2010

I couldn't resist re-posting this article which first appeared exactly a year ago, on April 1st 2009. I hope you enjoy it. :-) For many people the Social Web is simply far too complex to organise. They fail to make optimum use of their social network because they don't know enough about its potential.

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LearnDash

MARCH 27, 2018

That said, not every social media platform works the same way, and your first step in determining if it’s right for you probably involves a closer look at the options available. Here’s a quick guide through the top six social networks, and how you can use them as part of your online course. Create a course group.

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Tony Karrer

MARCH 24, 2010

In a recent conversation, I was asked what I thought about twitter as a learning tool. But I also think that there’s a lot more help now around how to make effective use of Twitter as a learning tool. I thought it would be worthwhile to pull together these resources. I thought it would be worthwhile to pull together these resources.

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Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

I use the ‘like’ option on Twitter a lot (despite the icon being a heart, which I would take to actually mean I ‘love’ the tweet). If you were on Twitter before 2015 you’ll remember the switch from the star icon to the heart , yes? But I don’t use it to mean I like the tweet. Well, not always.

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Clark Quinn

OCTOBER 24, 2023

I’m talking about Twitter (oh, yeah, ‘X’ as in what’s been done to it ), by the way. Twitter went downhill from there, with hiccups but overall steadily. Perhaps it’s like being an ex-smoker, but it riles me to see media still citing X posts in their articles. I did it, I finally left. sideeffects?

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Jane Hart

AUGUST 4, 2011

A recent article in the WebWorker Daily, Supporting milennials in the workplace , pointed out: “One interesting characteristic of Millenials … is that they tend to rely on their own resources and network of friends or colleagues to try and solve problems before going down the official support path.&#.

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TOPYX LMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

An article by Business Insider reported that in August 2021, around 13% of employed individuals were working from home as a result of the pandemic. An article by Business Insider reported that in August 2021, around 13% of employed individuals were working from home as a result of the pandemic. 1 Just 3.6% 1 Just 3.6%

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Learnnovators

MARCH 22, 2015

Through 2015, 80% of social business efforts will not achieve the intended benefits due to inadequate leadership and over emphasis on technology.” – Gartner . Techcrunch Study : Many senior executives like to talk the social media talk. But only 10% walk the social talk! .” – Christopher Pappas (in our interview with him).

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ID Reflections

MAY 28, 2009

Why am I writing about Twitter? Because it is a powerful social networking tool that is fast becoming a social learning tool. I think like all new applications/technology, Twitter will face its share of scepticism and rejection. Refer to the article on Twitter Quitters.

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eFront

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

News from the e-learning frontier Pages Home About Community Free e-Learning Resources Contribute to the e-Learning Community 11/07/2010 Facebook for e-Learning Facebook objective is " to help you connect and share with the people in your life ". 50% of Facebooks active users log on to Facebook in any given day.

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Jane Hart

AUGUST 1, 2011

July was Google Plus month – and it was interesting to read the variety of articles and blog posts about this shiny new social networking service. But my 5 favourite articles from July (that are not Google+ related) were: Why excellent performance isn’t nearly enough , bnet, 8 July 2011.

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eLearning Industry

JULY 1, 2018

Social networking sites seem to be a modern necessity. But is there really a way to use Facebook, Twitter, and similar platforms to promote your eLearning course? In this article, I’ll share 5 tips to build an online presence and attract new online learners with the help of social media buttons.

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Think Orion

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Social Media Marketing (Level 1) Source: Online Marketing Institute Social Media Marketing (Level 1) online course is designed to help you learn how to use the power of social media to impact business growth. LinkedIn: Discover the keys to optimizing your professional profile and building a solid brand presence on LinkedIn.

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The Logical Blog by IconLogic

JUNE 9, 2015

One of the more obscure features of LinkedIn I have come to love is Pulse, which gives you access to industry professionals and global leaders in a variety of fields. You "follow" them, much like you would on any social media platform. To access Pulse, log into your LinkedIn account and choose  Interests > Pulse.

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Technology Enhanced Learning Blog

JULY 26, 2021

My last post, on July 5th, was to announce I’d be off my blog, Twitter, LinkedIn and, for the most part, Facebook too from July 9th. But not yet on Twitter or LinkedIn (kinda – I posted a few updates on the posts I’ve been editing for the ALT blog. Well, on my blog at least.

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Jane Hart

JUNE 8, 2011

Another great article from @ janebozarth – she makes it so simple. London still the top Twitter city in the world [link] #. Facebook changes privacy settings for millions of users – facial recognition is enabled | Naked Security [link] #. Powered by Twitter Tools. Pre-reading at [link] #. The C4LPT Daily is out!

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Tracy Alloway of Scotland’s University of Stirling found that using Facebook stretches a person's “working memory” (short-term or recent memory), while Twitter, YouTube and text messaging tend to weaken it. On Twitter you receive an endless stream of information, but it's also very succinct,'' said Dr Alloway. ''You

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E-Learning Provocateur

MARCH 1, 2011

Soon after, I finally got around to reading 3 Examples of Stellar Social Media Customer Service. The article stated: One customer, Jennifer Hellum, sought customer service after the glass top on her Pottery Barn table shattered in the extreme Arizona heat last summer. I looked up ANZ Bank on Twitter, but I couldn’t find it.

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Allison Rossett

JULY 17, 2012

RSS (really simple syndication) readers and social bookmarking are two popular information aggregation tools. RSS readers allow educators to rapidly skim through hundreds of blog posts and articles to find the most relevant information to their practice. Social bookmarking tools (i.e., Social Media Connections.

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Allison Rossett

JULY 17, 2012

RSS (really simple syndication) readers and social bookmarking are two popular information aggregation tools. RSS readers allow educators to rapidly skim through hundreds of blog posts and articles to find the most relevant information to their practice. Social bookmarking tools (i.e., Social Media Connections.

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Social Networks Network Ning Education 198

LearnDash

MARCH 22, 2018

LinkedIn and Twitter are, by design, more public networks, while Facebook has more controls in place to protect user privacy. The key is to be aware of how much personal information you may be asking your learners to give up, and to not ask them to share their social media profiles with the class without good reason.

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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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Upside Learning

JANUARY 6, 2012

With our increasing focus on Game Based Learning, each week sees us sharing interesting articles and resources about Game Based Learning on varied social networking platforms. This article from the MindShift Blog underscores the importance of play in learning. Teaching Science Through Video Game Design.

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Learnnovators

MARCH 21, 2015

Through 2015, 80% of social business efforts will not achieve the intended benefits due to inadequate leadership and over emphasis on technology.” – Gartner. Techcrunch Study : Many senior executives like to talk the social media talk. But only 10% walk the social talk! .” – Christopher Pappas (in our interview with him).

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OpenSesame

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

LinkedIn may lack the “cool” factor of Facebook and Twitter, leaving many to argue whether its platform holds the same power as its social networking counterparts. As a result, LinkedIn has created some of the best tools around for maximizing professional networking and lead generation.

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 29, 2019

LinkedIn Learning to me is a digital learning platform. Administration back-end – Navigation is good, some of the features such as Best Practices from LinkedIn Learning is illogical (especially since in my test, because only one best practice had anything of use for the administrator (from the product or value add standpoint).

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OpenSesame

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Social networks such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook are also ways in which to connect and interact with candidates. With this influx of connectivity, however, it’s easy to get bogged down by an overload of applications or lose focus in your social media recruitment and screening.

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fewStones

APRIL 12, 2024

Create Explainer Videos for Social Media Produce short and engaging explainer videos highlighting the key features and benefits of your SaaS product. Share these videos on social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to increase brand visibility and attract new leads.

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Upside Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2010

In continuation to our weekly roundup of the best links shared on Twitter and Facebook, here is a collection of our top 15 links from the last week, each accompanied by a quick brief. This article shares how you can put wikis to work in your classroom. Social Networking: The Future. Read it here. Read it here.

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Social Networks Wiki Learning Technologies Technology 199