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Top 5 Tools for Engaging Remote Employees

Infopro Learning

Adopting software and technology can create a virtual workplace – that is engaging and productive. Microsoft Yammer. Yammer is another tool offered by Microsoft. Zoom provides software based-conference rooms for businesses big and small. This app allows users to schedule meetings with groups and chat with teammates.

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From “learning technologies” to “social technologies”

Jane Hart

Social technologies now play a big part in everything we do, and it is quite clear that many knowledge workers use a variety of social tools and networks not only to help them get work done, but also to learn efficiently while on the job. Activity streams. Real-time updates. Threaded discussions. Notifications. Group spaces.

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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

From the business perspective, however, networking isn’t only helpful, it is mandatory. Business networking not only brings new business and new talent, but it supports collaboration – whether it’s collaborating with internal team members or making connections outside of the organization. So big deal, you say.

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How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

The power of tools like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Yammer, are pretty astounding. A lot of the Social Media Mavens , however, are really ranting, not about the technology, but about the human dynamics related to social networking. These tools give us a way to connect with people faster and more easily than ever before.

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Business applications of Twitter

E-Learning Provocateur

I had the privilege of facilitating one of the breakout sessions, which focused on the business applications of Twitter. In a nutshell, I see the business applications of Twitter falling into three main categories: 1. So maybe Twitter provides your business with an opportunity to engage with a different demographic of customer.

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5 great reasons to download the Kineo Insights Report today!

Learning Visions

The learning team has to consult with the business on how to improve performance because it is “no longer about the learning team delivering improvements through training”. A number of businesses are taking more of a campaign or change management approach. People respond much quicker on Yammer. Too many channels?

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Twitter for Learning – 55 Great Articles

Tony Karrer

subQuark , June 14, 2009 Twitter Collaboration Stories eLearning Technology. Subscribe to the Best of eLearning Learning for updates from this blog and other eLearning blogs.

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