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The Power of Your Network | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Networking comes naturally for some people, but not-so-much for others. Why is networking so important anyway? From a personal perspective, networking builds new relationships through which you can share information, answer questions, and make new connections. Your business networks can be your most valuable resources!

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Keys to Hacking Virtual Networking

Learning Rebels

Let’s face it – networking is a PAIN in the best of times and when it comes to virtual networking – it’s even more painful. What are the “hacks” to make virtual networking more palatable? Generally, the reason we look to networking is to be a part of something bigger than ourselves.

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The differences between social professional networks and communities of practice

Matrix

The meaning of ‘community’ has changed drastically with the spread of the internet and the rise of all the social networks. Organizations all over the world are making great efforts to incorporate the online aspect of both the personal and professional lives of their employees in office routines.

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Learning And Social Networks

Upside Learning

Google Plus is making waves among technology savvy social networkers. This is a more manageable approach for dealing with the humongous amount of incoming data that social networks generate. Now if only organizations understood that such networks could be critical to learning and in turn survival. Ironic that.

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A new generation of tools for meeting and networking online

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

The common denominator seems to be that they are tools that change online networking: make it more visual and provide more freedom. When you are close to a person or group your videos and audios will work. You can actually organize speeddating in an easy way, by having people switch to the next person. Maybe more for the future?

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7 Social Media Marketing Tips for Online Courses

LearnDash

How to understand your platforms and audience for social media marketing. While many educators have some kind of network they can use to attract new learners, that network will only go so far. But social media is an excellent way to attract an audience, and to keep those who follow you reminded of everything you offer.

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What are Personal Learning Networks?

SHIFT eLearning

Most of us might answer “in a classroom”, but, in reality, the majority of learning comes from other places, like Personal Learning Networks. They subscribe to personal and professional blogs. Or they ask questions through their social media networks to get the most relevant answers from the members of their PLN.

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