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Social Grid Follow-up

Tony Karrer

However, when we just did this for the LA CTO Forum , we created a LinkedIn group so that members could search profiles and created a private Ning community for discussions, events, and communication. I often find that Ning isn't that great for specialized content. The question mentions "unique content". I have doubts.

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Top 125 Workplace eLearning Posts of 2009

eLearning Learning Posts

Characteristics of Adult Learners - The eLearning Coach , September 28, 2009. Mentoring vs. Training — Why Social Networking Isn’t Enough - aLearning , October 13, 2009. Tips for facilitators in Ning - Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning , March 13, 2009. Using SharePoint - eLearning Technology , December 16, 2008. Microphone Round-up!

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Using Social Media for Learning: Tools & Practices #BHsocialmedia

Learning Visions

Social media can reach different audiences: New employees and recently trained can now connect with each other Expert employees who got missed by training – now have a way to contribute and can become mentors and coaches. Video, podcasts, discussion forums, games, mentoring programs (Partner new learners with those already certified).