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Facebook seems to be coming up everywhere the past few weeks. The most recent, which finally got me to post, was a Stephen Downes post - I'm Majoring in Facebook, How about You? The class has each student creating applications in Facebook and presenting to potential investors. Why is Facebook so hot right now? What is Facebook? Facebook is a pretty simple application with fairly standard social network functionality. MORE
Social Learning Facebook For eLearning Learner Engagement Social Learning Tips Social MediaLearning purists are reticent when someone puts forward innovative approaches. Like it or not, we're living in constantly changing realities, and refusing to adapt is no longer an option. This article provokes thought about how to making learning more engaging through innovative approaches. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. MORE
The other day I had an email from our network manager with a link to a BBC news item promoting the use of social networking in colleges using Facebook ; strange that I often go to some lengths in separating social from computer networking during conversations, still. The article suggests that using Facebook, improves both engagement and retention, mmm. I have for some reason, that right now I am not completely sure why, avoided using Facebook with my classes. MORE
In this post we’ll have a look at yet another authentication option — integrating eFrontPro with Facebook, so that you can have your users log in through their Facebook accounts. Facebook you say? Whether one personally likes the service or not, there’s no arguing that Facebook is the world’s most popular social media platform. Getting your Facebook on. Configuring eFrontPro for Facebook authentication is quite easy to achieve. MORE
Social Learning Editors' Choice Facebook For eLearning Facebook For Social Learning Social Learning PlatformOne of the largest and most influential companies in the world made its first strategic move into eLearning, and hardly anyone noticed. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. MORE
Facebook didn’t invent that, just created a great tool. He’s using Facebook timeline to tell the story). 1970 Marshall McLuhan ‘the medium is the message’ 1995 The Internet 2004 Facebook and the social graph – the social layer of the internet which allows people to connect and share. People want the opportunity to share and connect – this is why it’s taken off, not because Facebook created this amazing product… Newsfeed – sharing the story of what your friends are doing. MORE
Facebook groups are a great way to build a community around your brand, product, or cause, but there are some big problems with them. The first is that they’re owned by Facebook, which means that they could be shut down at any time. The second is that they’re not very user-friendly and can be difficult […]. Blog Creating Membership Sites MORE
However, Facebook has now emerged as the “go-to” advertising platform. Problem is, Facebook advertising can be intimidating. Which I suppose is a good time to point out that you will have to spend money with Facebook ads, and probably a little more than you want to initially since there will be a learning curve. Wondering where to learn about Facebook advertising? The biggest part of creating an online courses (besides creating it) is to actively market it. MORE
While having discussions in a Facebook group can certainly be beneficial, social learning goes far beyond that approach. The post Social Learning Is Way Beyond Facebook Groups – Here’s Why appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development. MORE
I need ‘Facebook’…. Of late one of the things I’ve heard from prospects and clients is “I need Facebook in my LMS&#. We’ve been hearing about need for collaboration and social tools within learning and the LMS quite frequently in last twelve months but last week a couple of clients actually mentioned ‘Facebook’ is what they need in their LMS. ‘Facebook’ is just the metaphor…. Do you want Facebook in your LMS? MORE
I have in past postings made both positive and not so positive remarks regarding the use of Facebook as part of course delivery. Given all this, I do still continue to see articles and postings where clearly the application has worked well, then the other day I came across a YouTube video ‘ The Basics of a Facebook Page for Educators’ If you have not seen this for yourself then I can recommend it as a good starter. MORE
An article, Teens Experiencing Facebook Fatigue , provided some interesting findings about the social networking site, Facebook. These same teens are, however, showing signs of “Facebook Fatigue.” Nearly one in five (19%) who have an account no longer visit Facebook or are using it less. According to the article: A survey of 600 teens ages 13 to 17 in late April found that teens spend two hours per day online on average, 80% of which is spent using a social network. MORE
Facebook isn’t all fun and frivolity… though social media games and memes can be addictive. Corporate eLearning Compliance Training Employee Engagement Facebook For eLearningIn this article, I share 6 inspired ways to use this networking platform in compliance online training. MORE
Facebook announced Tuesday that it will launch Learn With Facebook, a career development site that focuses on both the hard and soft skills people need to advance in today’s digital workforce. This initiative is part of Facebook’s pledge to train U.S. People often tell us is that they don’t have the digital skills they need to succeed at work,” said Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer, in a Facebook post. according to a Facebook press release. MORE
About Facebook and Meta. Facebook’s new name is Meta. Facebook, now Meta, is used by people to communicate with other people online. This is why Facebook changed its name to Meta. Facebook Major Shareholders. Facebook Meta Stocks. MORE
Running Facebook Ads is now essential for every business that wants to see growth coming. Otherwise, you might find yourself losing money while struggling to make an impact through Facebook or Instagram. But, why do I need a Facebook campaign for my school? Common Facebook Myths. MORE
Recently, a number of engaging quizzes have stirred up Facebook. Quizzes on popular TV shows such as Game of Thrones and Harry Potter are some of the most popular facebook quizzes that are smashing traffic records. They are generating more Facebook comment threads than any viral posts in the site’s history. Recently, I found my cousin took a personality quiz on Facebook to find out which kind of burger she was. Steps to Create a Facebook Personality Quiz. MORE
In this article, I’ll share 8 creative ways to promote your LMS on Facebook. Learning Management Systems Facebook For eLearning LMS Vendors Social Learning PlatformBuilding your brand and boosting your conversion rates don’t have to put you over budget. Not if you know how to use social media to your advantage. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. MORE
Learn about the ultimate guide to Facebook Ads for course creators with Shelby Fowler from Fempire Media in this episode of the LMScast podcast hosted by Chris Badgett of LifterLMS. Usually $10-$20 per day isn’t enough to produce an effective result for your program through Facebook ads. MORE
Should you be using Facebook Groups to supplement your online course? Recently one of the more common questions I have seen asked of us is whether there are any alternatives to using Facebook Groups for the community portion of an online course. I suspect that the increase in this inquiry is the result of the recent events of Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. Why do we use Facebook Groups for course community building? This naturally is not the case with Facebook. MORE
While running Facebook Ads is not anything new, they have proven to be effective for many online businesses. Considering that Facebook has about 2.8 The best part is that Facebook advertising allows you to promote your business on a super affordable budget or with minimal costs. MORE
Let’s start this post by stating that Facebook was not actually created as a learning platform, it can however clearly be used to enhance and support elearning. Facebook is STILL the most convenient way to get connected to friends, get updated on existing friends, find new people, build relationships and express identities – so the big Facebook advantage is that your audience is most definitely there. We have written about Facebook apps for elearning before in this post! MORE
Facebook and Twitter. So how about Facebook, which also allows you to post videos but on top of that offers a lot of extra capabilities, including Group pages, wall posts, personal messages, and the ability to embed fully interactive applications (including the ability to monetize them)? Facebook itself downplays the breadth of Facebook apps, giving emphasis only to gaming (to the point that the central Facebook page one goes to download apps only mentions games). MORE
News from the e-learning frontier Pages Home About Community Free e-Learning Resources Contribute to the e-Learning Community 11/07/2010 Facebook for e-Learning Facebook objective is " to help you connect and share with the people in your life ". At the same time, Facebook is one of the fastest growing social networks that helps people communicate efficiently with their friends, families, coworkers, and classmates. Quiz Monster Create your own quiz Facebook application! MORE
In this article, I’ll highlight 9 Facebook features to consider for your upcoming eLearning project. Social Learning Facebook For eLearning Facebook For Social Learning Social Learning TipsAre you making the most of social media in your eLearning strategy? This post was first published on eLearning Industry. MORE
Facebook Login is a fast and convenient way for people to create accounts and log into your app. Nobody likes to fill in long forms. The most obvious benefit of using social logins is that it speeds up the registration process. What is social login? MORE
Today we have a large variety of tools available to us for social learning, the most notable being front-runners Facebook and Twitter. There have been many suggestions on how to use twitter to supplement learning , but less has been written about Facebook supplementing learning efforts – which begs the question: can Facebook be a tool for elearning? It’s also relatively easy to create apps for Facebook, making it a great canvas for developers to add cool new functionality. MORE
I used to have most of my nerd conversations on Twitter, but things seem to have shifted to Facebook or LinkedIn more. I do like the possibilities of longer conversations that are provided by threaded discussions, and I’m opting for Facebook over LinkedIn for the time being. Instructional Design Design for how people learn facebook group Learning motivation nerdy shop talk MORE
Jay Cross has an interesting post about using Facebook in the organization, and makes a connection I hadn’t seen (and wish I had :).  He’s citing another post on FaceBook and the Enterprise, where JP Rangaswami posits that Facebook can be used to allow individuals to track what their bosses are doing, as role models. I’m not sure Facebook is the right tool, but a combination of tools might make sense and Facebook’s APIs might make it possible. MORE
Lately we’ve been talking a lot about using Facebook as a learning platform. We took that into consideration with the eFront platform which comes with a rich set of social tools that facilitate the communication and social learning process together with an easy-to-use Facebook integration plugin. Facebook Integration. eFront allows users to connect to the platform via their Facebook account. Add the API key and secret code and enable all Facebook options. MORE
informal learning motivation attitude autodidacticism autodidactism cartoon excuse Facebook funny humor humour learning pull self-directed learning teaching training This one goes out to all the L&D folk who are wary of the “I haven’t been trained” excuse. MORE
Easy to use and accessible, a Facebook group is a great way to bring people together around a subject or… The post How To Start (And Grow) A Facebook Group appeared first on Thinkific. MORE
My thoughts and feelings about Facebook are always evolving. blogging communication Friends Facebook joanvinallcox.caCurrently I think of it as a kind of porch where I can relax and have “friends” drop in and chat. – [link]. MORE
Observing the social media tools millennials use reveals their learning preferences. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. eLearning Trends Millennials Social Learning Platform Social Media MORE
It’s Facebook Week on Share&Learn 15-19 August. Each weekday there will be a discussion on a different aspect of using Facebook for learning. Mon 15 Aug – Using Facebook for personal learning/professional development. Tue 16 Aug – Facebook groups and learning. Wed 17 Aug – Facebook pages and learning. Thu 18 Aug – Facebook in the classroom/workshop. Fri 19 Aug – Other uses of Facebook for learning. Join the Facebook and Learning group. MORE
To start with an interview with Carolyn Nandozi from Uganda about her experiences facilitating a facebook group for alumni. RUFORUM has done this using Facebook. Below my question and Nandozi's answers Nandozi, can you describe how the Facebook group started? have several platforms such as Youtube, Flickr, Twitter, Linkedin but I will focus on the Facebook Alumni Platform - / (see the picture to have an idea how the facebook platform looks like)." MORE
In February 2016, Facebook celebrated its 12 th birthday. According to data released by Facebook, at the end of December 2015, there were 1.59 billion monthly Facebook users. If you look at how Facebook has grown, matured, and become part of our daily (if not hourly) life, there are tips, tricks, and insights that designers of eLearning can glean from Facebook’s success. It didn’t take all that long for the team at Facebook to listen to their users’ complaints. MORE
It’s all well and good improving the… The post 3 Ways To Generate Leads With Facebook Ads For Your Online Course appeared first on Thinkific. As online course creators, your main focus has to be driving more customers. MORE
One of the best examples is Facebook ads, sometimes even 5 to 6x cheaper than Twitter , the next most affordable channel. This guide explains how to build effective Facebook ads so course creators can get started with Facebook Ads easily and without feeling overwhelmed. MORE
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I need ‘Facebook’…. Of late one of the things I’ve heard from prospects and clients is “I need Facebook in my LMS&#. We’ve been hearing about need for collaboration and social tools within learning and the LMS quite frequently in last twelve months but last week a couple of clients actually mentioned ‘Facebook’ is what they need in their LMS. ‘Facebook’ is just the metaphor…. Do you want Facebook in your LMS?
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Should you be using Facebook Groups to supplement your online course? Recently one of the more common questions I have seen asked of us is whether there are any alternatives to using Facebook Groups for the community portion of an online course. I suspect that the increase in this inquiry is the result of the recent events of Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. Why do we use Facebook Groups for course community building? This naturally is not the case with Facebook.
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Running Facebook Ads is now essential for every business that wants to see growth coming. Otherwise, you might find yourself losing money while struggling to make an impact through Facebook or Instagram. But, why do I need a Facebook campaign for my school? Common Facebook Myths.
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While running Facebook Ads is not anything new, they have proven to be effective for many online businesses. Considering that Facebook has about 2.8 The best part is that Facebook advertising allows you to promote your business on a super affordable budget or with minimal costs.
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Facebook groups are a great way to build a community around your brand, product, or cause, but there are some big problems with them. The first is that they’re owned by Facebook, which means that they could be shut down at any time. The second is that they’re not very user-friendly and can be difficult […]. Blog Creating Membership Sites
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APRIL 15, 2013
Today we have a large variety of tools available to us for social learning, the most notable being front-runners Facebook and Twitter. There have been many suggestions on how to use twitter to supplement learning , but less has been written about Facebook supplementing learning efforts – which begs the question: can Facebook be a tool for elearning? It’s also relatively easy to create apps for Facebook, making it a great canvas for developers to add cool new functionality.
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I have in past postings made both positive and not so positive remarks regarding the use of Facebook as part of course delivery. Given all this, I do still continue to see articles and postings where clearly the application has worked well, then the other day I came across a YouTube video ‘ The Basics of a Facebook Page for Educators’ If you have not seen this for yourself then I can recommend it as a good starter.
eFront
MAY 20, 2013
Lately we’ve been talking a lot about using Facebook as a learning platform. We took that into consideration with the eFront platform which comes with a rich set of social tools that facilitate the communication and social learning process together with an easy-to-use Facebook integration plugin. Facebook Integration. eFront allows users to connect to the platform via their Facebook account. Add the API key and secret code and enable all Facebook options.
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Easy to use and accessible, a Facebook group is a great way to bring people together around a subject or… The post How To Start (And Grow) A Facebook Group appeared first on Thinkific.
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Learn about the ultimate guide to Facebook Ads for course creators with Shelby Fowler from Fempire Media in this episode of the LMScast podcast hosted by Chris Badgett of LifterLMS. Usually $10-$20 per day isn’t enough to produce an effective result for your program through Facebook ads.
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News from the e-learning frontier Pages Home About Community Free e-Learning Resources Contribute to the e-Learning Community 11/07/2010 Facebook for e-Learning Facebook objective is " to help you connect and share with the people in your life ". At the same time, Facebook is one of the fastest growing social networks that helps people communicate efficiently with their friends, families, coworkers, and classmates. Quiz Monster Create your own quiz Facebook application!
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In February 2016, Facebook celebrated its 12 th birthday. According to data released by Facebook, at the end of December 2015, there were 1.59 billion monthly Facebook users. If you look at how Facebook has grown, matured, and become part of our daily (if not hourly) life, there are tips, tricks, and insights that designers of eLearning can glean from Facebook’s success. It didn’t take all that long for the team at Facebook to listen to their users’ complaints.
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
One of the best examples is Facebook ads, sometimes even 5 to 6x cheaper than Twitter , the next most affordable channel. This guide explains how to build effective Facebook ads so course creators can get started with Facebook Ads easily and without feeling overwhelmed.
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AUGUST 26, 2016
My thoughts and feelings about Facebook are always evolving. blogging communication Friends Facebook joanvinallcox.caCurrently I think of it as a kind of porch where I can relax and have “friends” drop in and chat. – [link].
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It’s Facebook Week on Share&Learn 15-19 August. Each weekday there will be a discussion on a different aspect of using Facebook for learning. Mon 15 Aug – Using Facebook for personal learning/professional development. Tue 16 Aug – Facebook groups and learning. Wed 17 Aug – Facebook pages and learning. Thu 18 Aug – Facebook in the classroom/workshop. Fri 19 Aug – Other uses of Facebook for learning. Join the Facebook and Learning group.
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However, Facebook has now emerged as the “go-to” advertising platform. Problem is, Facebook advertising can be intimidating. Which I suppose is a good time to point out that you will have to spend money with Facebook ads, and probably a little more than you want to initially since there will be a learning curve. Wondering where to learn about Facebook advertising? The biggest part of creating an online courses (besides creating it) is to actively market it.
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Jay Cross has an interesting post about using Facebook in the organization, and makes a connection I hadn’t seen (and wish I had :).  He’s citing another post on FaceBook and the Enterprise, where JP Rangaswami posits that Facebook can be used to allow individuals to track what their bosses are doing, as role models. I’m not sure Facebook is the right tool, but a combination of tools might make sense and Facebook’s APIs might make it possible.Â
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Let’s start this post by stating that Facebook was not actually created as a learning platform, it can however clearly be used to enhance and support elearning. Facebook is STILL the most convenient way to get connected to friends, get updated on existing friends, find new people, build relationships and express identities – so the big Facebook advantage is that your audience is most definitely there. We have written about Facebook apps for elearning before in this post!
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In this article, I’ll share 8 creative ways to promote your LMS on Facebook. Learning Management Systems Facebook For eLearning LMS Vendors Social Learning PlatformBuilding your brand and boosting your conversion rates don’t have to put you over budget. Not if you know how to use social media to your advantage. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
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JANUARY 26, 2012
Facebook didn’t invent that, just created a great tool. He’s using Facebook timeline to tell the story). 1970 Marshall McLuhan ‘the medium is the message’ 1995 The Internet 2004 Facebook and the social graph – the social layer of the internet which allows people to connect and share. People want the opportunity to share and connect – this is why it’s taken off, not because Facebook created this amazing product… Newsfeed – sharing the story of what your friends are doing.
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APRIL 17, 2019
Recently, a number of engaging quizzes have stirred up Facebook. Quizzes on popular TV shows such as Game of Thrones and Harry Potter are some of the most popular facebook quizzes that are smashing traffic records. They are generating more Facebook comment threads than any viral posts in the site’s history. Recently, I found my cousin took a personality quiz on Facebook to find out which kind of burger she was. Steps to Create a Facebook Personality Quiz.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Social Learning Facebook For eLearning Learner Engagement Social Learning Tips Social MediaLearning purists are reticent when someone puts forward innovative approaches. Like it or not, we're living in constantly changing realities, and refusing to adapt is no longer an option. This article provokes thought about how to making learning more engaging through innovative approaches. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
It’s all well and good improving the… The post 3 Ways To Generate Leads With Facebook Ads For Your Online Course appeared first on Thinkific. As online course creators, your main focus has to be driving more customers.
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JANUARY 26, 2015
Facebook and Twitter. So how about Facebook, which also allows you to post videos but on top of that offers a lot of extra capabilities, including Group pages, wall posts, personal messages, and the ability to embed fully interactive applications (including the ability to monetize them)? Facebook itself downplays the breadth of Facebook apps, giving emphasis only to gaming (to the point that the central Facebook page one goes to download apps only mentions games).
Moodle Journal
OCTOBER 18, 2009
The other day I had an email from our network manager with a link to a BBC news item promoting the use of social networking in colleges using Facebook ; strange that I often go to some lengths in separating social from computer networking during conversations, still. The article suggests that using Facebook, improves both engagement and retention, mmm. I have for some reason, that right now I am not completely sure why, avoided using Facebook with my classes.
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AUGUST 30, 2012
To start with an interview with Carolyn Nandozi from Uganda about her experiences facilitating a facebook group for alumni. RUFORUM has done this using Facebook. Below my question and Nandozi's answers Nandozi, can you describe how the Facebook group started? have several platforms such as Youtube, Flickr, Twitter, Linkedin but I will focus on the Facebook Alumni Platform - / (see the picture to have an idea how the facebook platform looks like)."
Tony Karrer
OCTOBER 15, 2007
Facebook seems to be coming up everywhere the past few weeks. The most recent, which finally got me to post, was a Stephen Downes post - I'm Majoring in Facebook, How about You? The class has each student creating applications in Facebook and presenting to potential investors. Why is Facebook so hot right now? What is Facebook? Facebook is a pretty simple application with fairly standard social network functionality.
eFront
JUNE 14, 2016
In this post we’ll have a look at yet another authentication option — integrating eFrontPro with Facebook, so that you can have your users log in through their Facebook accounts. Facebook you say? Whether one personally likes the service or not, there’s no arguing that Facebook is the world’s most popular social media platform. Getting your Facebook on. Configuring eFrontPro for Facebook authentication is quite easy to achieve.
Usable Learning
MARCH 29, 2017
I used to have most of my nerd conversations on Twitter, but things seem to have shifted to Facebook or LinkedIn more. I do like the possibilities of longer conversations that are provided by threaded discussions, and I’m opting for Facebook over LinkedIn for the time being. Instructional Design Design for how people learn facebook group Learning motivation nerdy shop talk
CLO Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Facebook announced Tuesday that it will launch Learn With Facebook, a career development site that focuses on both the hard and soft skills people need to advance in today’s digital workforce. This initiative is part of Facebook’s pledge to train U.S. People often tell us is that they don’t have the digital skills they need to succeed at work,” said Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer, in a Facebook post. according to a Facebook press release.
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