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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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Social Learning vs. Communities of Practice

Janet Clarey

When it comes to the terms “Social Learning” and “Communities of Practice”, many people in the corporate learning realm are confused, myself included. Are Social Learning and Communities of Practice different? Social Learning. Social Learning is more focused on the needs of the individual.

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Social Learning: August Pick of the Posts

Jane Hart

The focus of my August Pick of the Posts is social learning, and these posts all include some great graphics too. In It’s Not About “Doing” Social Jane Bozarth (2 August) shows how Pokemon Go gets it right. Maybe it won’t be on the scale of Pokémon Go —few things ever will be—but this is what “ social learning ” is.

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AI Conversations impresses at the Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Awards 2023

Learning Pool

Lindsey Coode, Head of Innovation at Learning Pool, said, “We are thrilled to receive this recognition for AI Conversations. This innovative tool is specifically designed to enhance the skills and confidence of new managers, enabling them to effectively navigate complex conversations with their team members.

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Key Social Learning Resources: Part 2

Jane Hart

During social learning month I am writing some weekly articles with some key resources about social learning. My first piece this week comes from Michael Rose, who has written an article called Social Learning for a Social Workplace. He first explains that “social learning&# is. &#. A nice overview article.

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2022 ITA Jay Cross Memorial Award: Céline Shillinger

Clark Quinn

Recipients champion workplace and social learning practices inside their organization and/or on the wider stage. As Head of Quality Innovation & Engagement at Sanofi Pasteur Céline helped to create the ‘Break Dengue’ global community to fight dengue fever. Céline understands the power of community.

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2024 Trends We’d Like to See

Upside Learning

With an affordance perspective, you can see that Second Life was about social and immersive 3D (at any scale). Innovation, in general, is an increasingly important aspect of organizational endeavor, and L&D isn’t immune. Thus, becoming innovative in L&D is the first step to fostering innovation organization-wide.

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