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Why Slack Might Become the #1 Tool for Learning

eLearning Architect

Whilst much of the content I have written harps on about using an LMS to deliver content, there seems to be an interesting surge in businesses using tools like Slack to encourage communication (and ultimately learning). But what if content of that email is useful to us, but we don't need to be notified (i.e. the list is endless.

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17 Awesome Resources on Micro Learning

Learnnovators

This approach aligns with research that proves we learn better when engaged in short, focused sessions, than hour-long sessions that cause information overload. Schone and John Polaschek at DevLearn 2009) discusses how Yammer was shortlisted and implemented at Qualcomm for encouraging micro learning within the corporate environment.

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17 AWESOME RESOURCES ON MICRO LEARNING

Learnnovators

This approach aligns with research that proves we learn better when engaged in short, focused sessions, than hour-long sessions that cause information overload. Schone and John Polaschek at DevLearn 2009) discusses how Yammer was shortlisted and implemented at Qualcomm for encouraging micro learning within the corporate environment.

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5 Common eLearning Mistakes To Avoid!

Schoox

Information overload is real – especially when you’re onboarding new employees. For example, if you use social media at work, such as Yammer, you could ask employees to share their feelings about your current eLearning systems, and give you critical feedback that can help you improve. Too Much To Learn – Too Quickly! .

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Top 10 eLearning Predictions 2011 #LCBQ

Tony Karrer

Twitter, Yammer), wikis, blogs, discussion groups, etc. open up exciting opportunities for people to access relevant information where and when they require it. The answer is simple: Information Overload provides inherent opportunity for curation. What if you are still in the content creation business?

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What Universities Must Learn About Social Networks

Jay Cross

Increasingly, businesses are looking to more social approaches to employee learning and development. Businesses are being transformed into social businesses. Businesses are being transformed into social businesses. Social business is the flavor of the day in the C-suites of the Fortune 500.

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Working Smarter, March 2012

Jay Cross

Working Smarter draws upon ideas from design thinking, network optimization, brain science, user experience design, learning theory, organizational development, social business, technology, collaboration, web 2.0 Social business drives workforce development - Harold Jarche , March 26, 2012. 2b2k] Information overload?