Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 25, 2011

Textbooks, blackboards, and overhead projectors remain the tools of choice for many teachers, at a time when their students are geared to learn from iPads, PowerPoint, and instant messaging. The result is a lost message, and a lost opportunity. Already, the first classes of DNs have entered the workforce.

Social Networks 154

Social Networks Blended Learning Social Learning Blogging 154

Upside Learning

OCTOBER 25, 2010

The final list of top 100 tools for learning for 2010 is now out on Jane Hart’s website. I understand this list is more inclined towards tools that learning professionals use for their own learning as opposed to those used for creating learning programs or training sessions. A quick look at the top 10: Twitter – micro-updating tool.

Social Networks 259

Social Networks Survey VoiceThread Tools 259

Clark Quinn

AUGUST 25, 2008

The charts below show use of different tools, sites, etc. The key is for the charts is: Darkest blue - daily Medium blue - weekly Light blue - monthly Gray - never Tool Use in Corporations Some things that jumped out at me: Much more blog reading that I expected. I guess they must be using a lot of tools other than delicious.

Tools 125

Tools Xing Social Networks Ning 125

Kapp Notes

JANUARY 24, 2011

Here is a table with some tools for social learning, short description of the tool, the best use for social learning for the tool and some examples. Definition of the tool. Best Use of Tool. Short Text Messaging. Unlimited Text Messaging. A wiki is a self-organizing knowledge web site.

Social Networks 201

Social Networks Wiki Authoring Tools Social Learning 201

Jay Cross's Informal Learning

JANUARY 27, 2009

Skype/Instant messaging. Delicious tools for shared bookmarks. Backnoise for back channel, to get more conversations going. Go here to take part. Poll : Jane’s Top 100 List. Write a blog? RSS Reader. YouTube, SlideShare. Google Docs/collaborative writing. Learner redefined. Prospering in community with others.

Friendfeed 36

Friendfeed Google Docs Technology Jing 36

E-Learning Acupuncture

JANUARY 22, 2010

Let your students contact you on Facebook mail or chat with you using instant messages on Facebook chat. It's a great blogging tool that's easy to use and stable. Delicious : It organizes all your Internet bookmarks (you can check mine out here ) and it serves as a sharing tool for information on the web.

Wikipedia 42

Wikipedia Instant Messaging Social Networks Facebook 42