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Why Slack Might Become the #1 Tool for Learning

eLearning Architect

The key driver for this was to replace tools such as Yammer, Skype and Jive (which haven't seen much engagement) and to consolidate these platforms into one tool. I met with an L&D Manager of a multinational company yesterday, who has been involved in a project to implement Slack into her organisation. distracted) as the email arrives?

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17 Awesome Resources on Micro Learning

Learnnovators

This approach aligns with research that proves we learn better when engaged in short, focused sessions, than hour-long sessions that cause information overload. Schone and John Polaschek at DevLearn 2009) discusses how Yammer was shortlisted and implemented at Qualcomm for encouraging micro learning within the corporate environment.

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17 AWESOME RESOURCES ON MICRO LEARNING

Learnnovators

This approach aligns with research that proves we learn better when engaged in short, focused sessions, than hour-long sessions that cause information overload. Schone and John Polaschek at DevLearn 2009) discusses how Yammer was shortlisted and implemented at Qualcomm for encouraging micro learning within the corporate environment.

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5 Common eLearning Mistakes To Avoid!

Schoox

Information overload is real – especially when you’re onboarding new employees. For example, if you use social media at work, such as Yammer, you could ask employees to share their feelings about your current eLearning systems, and give you critical feedback that can help you improve. Too Much To Learn – Too Quickly! .

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Top 10 eLearning Predictions 2011 #LCBQ

Tony Karrer

Twitter, Yammer), wikis, blogs, discussion groups, etc. open up exciting opportunities for people to access relevant information where and when they require it. The answer is simple: Information Overload provides inherent opportunity for curation. If you've not been hearing this term a lot already, you soon will.

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Can you engage introverts in social learning?

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

It is also good to get together in smaller groups or to work in pairs (in a separate room during a live webinar for example, or in a subgroup on LinkedIn or Yammer). However, online we have to deal with information overload and extroverts seem better at coping with information overload.

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What Universities Must Learn About Social Networks

Jay Cross

The social business bandwagon has arrived and companies are installing Chatter, Jive, Connections, Socialcast, Yammer, Socialtext, Sharepoint, HootSuite, and more to replace outmoded intranets and improve the way they transact business. Reduced email traffic and information overload. Improved cross-departmental communication.