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Social Networking – A Contrarian View

Upside Learning

We all know social networks promote learning; while the mechanisms aren’t documented or well-understood, that it works isn’t in doubt anymore. But we must ask, are the ‘social media/networking systems’ out there promoting this learning? Has your organization implemented a social networking platform?

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TCC09: Evaluating Social Networking Tools for Distance Learning

Experiencing eLearning

Summary: “Debates rage about the appropriateness of using social networking in teaching, with arguments ranging from waste of time and distraction from academic goals to needed to reach net generation student. An example of using a social networking tool, Ning, in an online class is reported.&#. Three main points.

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italki - Social Network for Language Learning

Tony Karrer

People find each other using the site and then connect via chat, IM, voice/Skype, etc. There are other resources, but the use of a social network to find people who can help each other learn the language is a great idea. They provide the ability to connect with other learners who are trying to learn a language.

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The Sound of Silence | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service.

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The Return of the (Digital) Native | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service.

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My Learning Resolution For The Year (Hint: It's not “to be.

Dashe & Thomson

When Im not busy helping to change the face of corporate learning, I like to train with the Dashe & Thomson company bike team, travel and read. My goal is to make sure that no matter the size of the project, each company that comes to us gets immediate, attentive, personal service.

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Risk of Identity Theft Due to Social Networking and Blogging

Tony Karrer

The more one you participate in blogs, discussions groups and other social networking tools, the more information there is about you in the world for anyone to access. If you assume that everything you are doing, including what you write in email and IM, is fully public, you tend to protect yourself. Does this concern you?