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2015 Top Tools for Learning

Performance Learning Productivity

Google Scholar: When I’m researching something, Google Scholar is the first port-of-call. A quick search for ‘workplace learning’ on Google Scholar returns almost one-and-a-half million results in less than a tenth of a second. LinkedIn does that job well. I’m a member of far too many LinkedIn groups.

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Top Ten Tools for Learning 2011

Experiencing eLearning

Google Search has never been on my list before, but it really should have been. Google is one of the first places I go when I need to learn something specific. I use Google Scholar search, blog search, or other advanced options as needed. Course Development.

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Learner Resources in the Digital Age

BrainCert

Websites like Reddit, Stack Exchange, and LinkedIn groups offer a space for discussion, collaboration, and networking within specific niches or areas of interest. Platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn have all become sources of valuable information.

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1st update on 10 Tools Challenge 2013

Jane Hart

1- Twitter 9- Facebook 17- Google+ 23- LinkedIn. 45- SharePoint 55- Google Apps. 16- Google Reader. 4- Google Search 10- Wikipedia 52- Google Scholar 62- Bing. 38- Google Maps 51- SurveyMonkey 57- Google Translate. Mindmapping . NETWORKING & COLLABORATION PLATFORMS.

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How humor helps + Powtoon review

Making Change

In a recent LinkedIn discussion about the cartoon, Megan Torrance reported that in one of her projects, elearning modules with a funny cartoon trailer had twice as many signups as modules without the trailer. I poked around Google Scholar and found studies that seem to agree that (relevant!) What research says about humor.

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Keeping Up - April's Big Question

eLearning Cyclops

Here are the results and the level of exposure to technology tools this community provides: Twitter (2482) Social Network (1999) Wiki (1610) LMS (1346) Podcaster (1239) Facebook (1176) Flash (980) PowerPoint (922) YouTube (843) RSS (814) LinkedIn (798) Second Life (687) iPhone (602) Director (584) Moodle (550) PDF (521) Captivate (515) Wikipedia (502) (..)

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Top 100 Tools for Learning in 2014

OpenSesame

Google Scholar - Google takes on the likes of EbscoHost and LexisNexis. LinkedIn Groups - For those looking to expand their professional network, LinkedIn groups provide a great way to learn more about a topic while engaging in conversation with potential connections. Learn Something New. I feel smarter already.