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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Networking comes naturally for some people, but not-so-much for others. Networking comes naturally for some people, but not-so-much for others. Why is networking so important anyway? People in your network become the portals to knowledge, opportunity, and information you might not find on your own. So big deal, you say.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

Her topic– personal learning networks, also known as PLNs. Here’s what Torrey has to say about PLNs: In 1968, Licklider & Taylor predicted that computers would be used as communication devices where individuals would connect and converse with others around the world to discuss a shared topic of interest. What is a PLN?

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

Her topic– personal learning networks, also known as PLNs. Here’s what Torrey has to say about PLNs: In 1968, Licklider & Taylor predicted that computers would be used as communication devices where individuals would connect and converse with others around the world to discuss a shared topic of interest. What is a PLN?

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Networks in Rural India

Upside Learning

This time, for a change, we decided to explore more of our local coastline. Another factor that’s accelerating development is better communication networks - third generation wireless networks that provide unfettered broadband internet access and wire-line broadband DSL access through local exchanges.

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8 Types of Online Communities: Examples & Tips on How to Build Yours

learnWorlds

Online communities have become pivotal in fostering social interaction , offering support, facilitating professional networking, and enhancing learning opportunities. 77% of survey participants said they visit online communities to discover new things Did you know?

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CCK09: Notes on Learning Networks and Connective Knowledge

Experiencing eLearning

Over the last few days I’ve been working through Stephen Downes’ paper Learning Networks and Connective Knowledge. It allows that there is a physical, causal connection between entities, and this is what makes communication possible. we can identify the essential elements of network semantics.

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

The slow adoption of social learning is not localized to Minnesota and North Carolina. Search the blog Popular Latest Comments Tags Web-Based, Instructor-Led, EPSS? Cammy Bean’s latest blog post provides many ideas as well as real-life examples for Using Social Media for Learning. Go take a peek.