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TCC09: Evaluating Social Networking Tools for Distance Learning

Experiencing eLearning

Summary: “Debates rage about the appropriateness of using social networking in teaching, with arguments ranging from waste of time and distraction from academic goals to needed to reach net generation student. An example of using a social networking tool, Ning, in an online class is reported.&#. Three main points.

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Measurement & ROI for Social & Network Learning

Experiencing eLearning

This can be the social network. Also need to think about opportunity cost–what are you giving up to spend time on social media? Research may be little pilot studies, case studies–not always full scale research. Look for the powerful stories about how work has changed–success cases.

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Formal learning & social networking

Clark Quinn

is about informal learning, but the organization was moving to using social networking tools to scaffold their move from face-to-face to more online learning. So I was asked to talk about social networking and formal learning. Each of these can be accomplished well through social networking tools.

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6 Ways to Motivate Adult Learners

LearnDash

Building a strong social network within the course helps learners feel connected, intrinsically motivated, and supported throughout their learning journey. As an instructor, you can be social in your responses to questions and feedback.

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How to Blend Education and Social Technologies

LearnDash

One thing is certain, social networks are here and will not be going anywhere anytime soon. Not a day goes by that we don’t hear a company beg us to “like” them on Facebook, and now educational institutions are very much jumping on board the social train – and with good reason! Creating student website programs.

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Make Learning An Experience. Blend It! | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

While some activities such as breakout groups, team presentations, and in-depth case studies are still good ways to encourage collaboration in the learning environment, incorporate new activities which support technology integration and social learning such as a team blog or web-based project portal. Be Tech Savvy; Be Creative.

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British Telecom Dare2Share case study

Clive on Learning

There was a lot of interest in the BT case study and we ran out of question time, but luckily there are plenty of web resources that will allow you to follow up. Tags: lt10uk social networking.