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Social Media in Plain English

Experiencing eLearning

This really is about the change in the business & media environment at a high level rather than the specifics of how to use any one technology. This makes me think about ways I can use metaphor and narrative in the courses I develop, or maybe for facilitator training.

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TCC08: Creating and Teaching a College-Level Undergraduate Course in Social Networking

Experiencing eLearning

This is another liveblogged post from the TCC 2008 conference, presented by Robert Fulkerth, Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA. Developed a course on social networking for business. Many businesses consider time on social networking sites wasted, but not all. Owned by major companies.

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When the Game's Up

Performance Learning Productivity

Last month I was asked to give my thoughts on the UK Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) 2009 Annual Learning & Development Survey. Training/L&D is a big business. billion (that’s right BILLION) on employee learning and development (reported in the 2008 ASTD ‘State of the Industry’ publication).

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How gamification enhances eLearning solutions

Aptara

Incorporating more game methods into electronic resources could prove instrumental for educational systems and businesses looking to better engage their learners. According to Technorati, one of the major drivers behind the gamification trend is the relationship millennials have with technology. aptaraeditor.

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e-Clippings (Learning As Art): "Using the Company as the Classroom" (Business Week)

Mark Oehlert

» June 05, 2008 "Using the Company as the Classroom" (Business Week) ( Story Link ) "In 2006 alone, U.S. organizations spent an estimated $129 billion on employee learning, according to the American Society for Training and Development. Clay Shirky My latest additions to del.icio.us stuff Here are some of my main del.icio.us

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Scripting, Blogging, Flow, Living, Recruiting, & Brainstorming

Big Dog, Little Dog

Million Active Blogs, New Technorati Data Shows that Blogging Growth Seems to be Peaking - Business Week. How You Tell the Story of Your Life - Talent Development. At its purest, scripting helps teams know their initial plays inside and out. This minimizes mistakes, establishes momentum and dictates the flow of the game.

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e-Clippings (Learning As Art): Virtual Worlds Management Industry Forecast 2008

Mark Oehlert

Also examined in the report are the 2008 business goals for many of the leading companies in the industry. What business goals have you set for 2008? We are plainly witnessing a restructuring of the music and newspaper businesses, but their suffering isn’t unique, it’s prophetic."--Clay stuff Here are some of my main del.icio.us