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TCC09: Evaluating Social Networking Tools for Distance Learning

Experiencing eLearning

Leave persistent comments (not just IM). Asynchronous education technology course, ongoing action research to improve. Older students were more likely to put up pictures of themselves and their families. Social networks for distance learning. Evaluating social networks. Features of social networking (from Boyd & Ellison ).

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Instructional Design and Market Sector Differences

Learning Visions

Im guessing youre designing online distance learning courses. Im in the weird place of for-profit education, which really has characteristics of both market sectors. Having just a bachelors degree seems to be fine as long as you arent working directly for the universities (Im not sure about K-12 online). What do you do?

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6 Effective Ways To Increase Employee Productivity

eFront

For any person-to-person communication that needs to be more “real time”, invest in an business-focused instant messaging (IM) service like Slack. Some companies have established stand-up meetings for this very purpose.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Instructional Design: Whats in a name?

Learning Visions

And by asking this, Im not suggesting that design isnt important, for it is - its seen by some as part of the pedagogy. LMS support, LMS training, Asynchronous software support and Management jobs Ive seen all require an ID degree, however the duties dont seem to warrant a degree in ID. Karl, Of course Im trying to bait you!

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e-Learning Acupuncture: Technology, Colleges and Community Online Conference

E-Learning Acupuncture

You might ask, what do I think about when Im shoveling? Well, its a bit out of my budget for the moment; however, Im going to Hawaii in another sense this spring. All the presenters and attendees stay in their current locations yet everyone joins together in synchronous and asynchronous activities for three days (April 15-17, 2008).

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The Building Blocks of a Successful e-Training Program

ICS Learning

Once the big picture is in focus, it is time to create the implementation strategy and plan. Keeping your training solution in this framework will allow you to keep the big picture in mind and will help you keep the project on track. Asynchronous e-Learning. This solution could result in more effective training at less expense.

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The Advent of Mobile Learning Technology

Upside Learning

It seems the younger members of the workforce prefer synchronous (real-time) collaboration tools over asynchronous tools. In the future of collaboration in the workplace, tools like IM along with other real-time applications will gradually replace email. I believe the digital divide is real and involves several generations.