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The Lonely eLearner: Creating Social Learning Anchors | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

The gist of it was that even though we have an enormous amount of tools available to enable social learning across far reaching boundaries, the self-study type of eLearning seen in so many workplaces today can potentially cut learners off from any type of social interaction during the course of the learning.

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Kirkpatrick Revisited | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

I can now see how Level 2 can be used to evaluate role-based eLearning and instructor-led training. Case studies, exercises, and simulations can be part of a continuum linking Levels 1, 2, and 3. Who’s Building the Social Learning Roads? skill practice, role plays, and training simulations?with Level 3: Behavior.

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Embracing Innovation in Learning | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Trust me…trying to train folks on a software package that they will neither need nor use is an exercise in frustration for everyone involved, not to mention a waste of time and money. This reminds me of a session I attended on emotional intelligence at the eLearning Guild ‘s Learning Solutions 2011 conference last month.

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eLearning: Top Posts of 2009 - Upside Learning Blog

Upside Learning

Top 47 eLearning & Workplace Learning Blogs. The Ten Commandments of eLearning. Using Silverlight/Expression Blend for eLearning Development. eLearning Development: How long does it Really take? eLearning Development: How long does it Really take? eLearning Development India: Results of Salary Survey.

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The Future of eLearning: How Gamification is Changing the Game

Kalisa Young

Gamification is important in e-learning because it can increase engagement and motivation, improve retention and comprehension, provide personalized learning experiences, and enhance collaboration and social learning. For instance, Duolingo uses gamification to teach language skills through interactive exercises and rewards.

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How Mobile Apps Can Act as Social Learning Tools

Origin Learning

Social learning and mobile learning have a lot in common. Instant messaging, e-mails, texts, social media interactions- all of these have become an inseparable part of our lives ever since the smartphone revolution has taken place. A lot of social learning is already happening on the mobile platform. Communication, right?

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Why eLearning Works: Benefits of eLearning

eLearningMind

eLearning has long been seen as a powerful tool for both learners and trainers. But while eLearning might be commonly perceived as delivering training online, its scope extends far beyond that. But eLearning comes to the rescue. eLearning is a budget-saver. In the world of eLearning, multimedia materials rule the roost.