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The differences between social professional networks and communities of practice

Matrix

The meaning of ‘community’ has changed drastically with the spread of the internet and the rise of all the social networks. No longer confined by geography, people who share the same interests can connect, share and grow as a community online. Organizational value of online communities.

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Success Formula for Discussion Forums in Financial Services

Tony Karrer

I pointed out the benefit of correction of inaccurate information on a discussion forum is that it is visible and correctable - unlike information that is sent through email or other back channels of communication. I could go on… but I’m sure you get the picture.

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Learn Informal Learning Informally

Jay Cross

Next month I’ll be offering an experiential workshop on Informal Learning through Jane Hart’s Social Learning Center. Form an on-going community of practice. Network socially with Socialcast, Buddypress, GoToMeeting, Google+. Here’s a preliminary description. with Jay Cross. Become a Performance Ninja.

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Come Together

Jay Cross

Twenty years ago, colleagues at far-flung enterprises communicated by phone, mail and fax. Expertise locators connect workers to people with answers; social software connects them with friends and colleagues. The social learning revolution has only just begun. For example, bloggers may not communicate well with IM users.

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LMSs that kick ass: Saba

Janet Clarey

Director, Product Strategy who is responsible for Saba’s Social Media strategy about their product “ Saba Social.&#. Q: What social media tools has Saba incorporated into their LMS? A: Ben Willis- Saba has had social & collaborative capabilities in our product suite for a very long while (since 2004 and the 3.x

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Co-creation

Jay Cross

The “Community&# topic turned out to cover many potential topics: collaboration. social software apps. Communities of Practice. social network analysis. communicate = impart, share with. learning with peers. discussion groups and wikis. informal learning. reputation management. expert locators.