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

Dashe & Thomson

Textbooks, blackboards, and overhead projectors remain the tools of choice for many teachers, at a time when their students are geared to learn from iPads, PowerPoint, and instant messaging. The result is a lost message, and a lost opportunity. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d.

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It’s Time To Focus On Remote Workforce Management

WhatFix

Some of the more common challenges are: Inability to download files, communicate or collaborate – owing to lack of access to the right video conferencing tools, high-speed internet, instant messaging, or role-specific software. Feeling of being disconnected from the rest of the team – leading to loneliness and low morale.

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Survey: Tech Gadgets Eroding Workplace Etiquette

CLO Magazine

— May 7 Technology is one of the most effective ways to bring people together at work, but it may also be causing a digital divide, a new Robert Half Technology survey of chief information officers (CIOs) suggests. Using the wrong form of communication: Can you send a text or IM instead of calling?

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M-Learning Message Home

eLearning 24-7

He faced a similar challenge we in the e-learning world suffer from today – not enough information on the mobile frontier. Messaging in a Bottle err Device. Instant Messaging. It has been around for a long time, but IM is quickly changing in the mobile landscape. A huge mistake on the vendor’s part.

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Set Yourself up for Productivity

Vitalyst

With the file open, you simply go to the sharing pane to grant Edit or View privileges, quickly find a colleague’s email address and presence information, and send an IM to begin working simultaneously. Be sure to take a practice run with colleagues to ensure you understand the feature’s nuances.

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Set Yourself up for Productivity

Vitalyst

With the file open, you simply go to the sharing pane to grant Edit or View privileges, quickly find a colleague’s email address and presence information, and send an IM to begin working simultaneously. Be sure to take a practice run with colleagues to ensure you understand the feature’s nuances.

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Part 3: Creating Trust in Your Social Learning Environment

OpenSesame

A team working session brings people into one place, encouraging on-the-spot information sharing. If you don’t work in the same office with your colleagues, encourage them to use Skype, Google Talk or another instant messaging client to keep in touch and access their coworkers’ assistance. Connect virtual employees.

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