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TCC09: Evaluating Social Networking Tools for Distance Learning

Experiencing eLearning

This paper explores the range of current social networking choices and argues that like any tool, it should carefully evaluated in terms of affordances and course goals. Several different tools are reviewed, and questions that might be useful for evaluation are discussed. Evaluating social networks. Evaluation for Learning.

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Twitter as Social Learning: Seven Ways to Facilitate the Exchange.

Dashe & Thomson

For those of you that are unaware of TweetDeck, it is essentially a social media aggregator (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Buzz, Foursquare and MySpace) that can be used on almost any device (PC, iPhone, Android, iPad, Google Chrome, and more). If that doesn’t scream ‘revolution in learning’ then I should find something else to do.

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Social Grid Follow-up

Tony Karrer

I'm constantly evaluating where I'm going to focus. I think everyone has to evaluate what works for them. Q : How is Twittering more effective than Facebook status updates They are very similar. Q : Do you ever feel too " spread out " between LinkedIn, Facebook, blogging, twittering, etc.? Fantastic question.

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63 Great eLearning Posts and Hottest Topics for November 2010

eLearning Learning Posts

Principles for Designing 3D Learning Environments - Kapp Notes , November 19, 2010In yesterday’s Train for Success in-world seminar, I was asked about the principles for effective design for 3D learning experiences, here is the list of principles that can be applied to make a 3D Learning Environment (3DLE) successful. Discovery Driven.

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21st Century L&D Skills

Performance Learning Productivity

It’s also worthwhile thinking forward to the world we're likely to be facing over the next 10 and considering what an ideal learning and development team might look like if it is to effectively navigate the future. Therefore, social networks are the conduit for effective organisational performance. So, what’s changed?