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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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The Smart Worker : relies on a trusted network of friends and colleagues

Jane Hart

A recent article in the WebWorker Daily, Supporting milennials in the workplace , pointed out: “One interesting characteristic of Millenials … is that they tend to rely on their own resources and network of friends or colleagues to try and solve problems before going down the official support path.&#. For example -.

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Can An Enterprise Social Network Enhance Company IT Training With The Right Strategy?

IT Training Department Blog

That also goes for any type of learning that happens on an enterprise social network. That’s why enterprise social networks (ESNs) can be a good solution for training employees on corporate IT. Technology moves fast but social sharing and learning moves faster. What’s An Enterprise Social Network?

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Should You Use Social Media in Your Course?

LearnDash

You don’t have to design all these functions yourself, because the social media platform has done it for you. Networking for new and old learners alike. Your learners can engage with your course on the social media platforms they already use, and may continue to do so after they graduate. Privacy concerns. Course bloat.

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danah boyd ASTD Tech Knowledge Key Note #astdtk13

Learning Visions

Networked Learned: How Tomorrow’s Workers Will Challenge Today’s Organizations. In a networked world why would you only talk to people in your org? Because they are highly social networked. In NY there are “data drinks” – the social networks become the fabric of the tech industry. danah boyd.

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Recommended Reading Summary: A Chapter of “Emerging Technologies for the Classroom”

Adobe Captivate

Chapter 9: “ Like, Comment, Share: Collaboration and Civic Engagement Within Social Network Sites ,” by Greenhow and Lee, in Emerging Technologies for the Classroom: A Learning Sciences Perspective. Social media and social networking sites allow individuals and groups to collaborate and learn together.

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Not Everyone is a Social Customer | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

I don’t understand why social media should be off limits to marketers, and beyond direct Facebook messages, I fail to see much privacy in the social media world. Your customers deserve to be considered seriously, so does your business.” I do think Thierry is right in many ways, though.