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Using Social Media to Drive Social Learning

ATD Learning Technologies

Learners of the Future: Taking Action Today to Prevent Tomorrow’s Talent Crisis , the latest research study from ATD and i4cp notes that social media and other technologies provide a foundation for social learning, and asked about the L&D function’s role in encouraging learners to collaborate.

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Top 5 eLearning Trends Happening Now

Association eLearning

Social Learning. With the rise of features like social media integration, chat, and conversation threads, learners are engaged like never before. I was consistently asked about our Knowledge Direct LMS’s social features at the Training conference, and am excited to see social learning initiatives expanded at organizations.

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A message to CxOs about L&D myths

Clark Quinn

It’s a frequent symptom that the courses that are asked for have little relation to the actual problem. There are many reasons for performance problems, and a reliable solution is to throw a course at it. Courses can’t address problems like the wrong incentives, or a lack of resources.

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The Ultimate Brain Food: Performance Support | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Web-based learning portals are the ultimate brain food — extending brain power by positioning learning and How-To reference material close to the job, 24/7. Im a problem-solver and thoroughly enjoy helping clients succeed and look good. As instructional designers, we can help create environments that grow better Exobrains.

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The evolution of personal learning environments

Origin Learning

We look for solutions on YouTube, Wikipedia, blogs and such online resources when we encounter a problem. Discussions happen over social media websites, online webinars and lectures are a common thing and mobiles keep us connected all the time. Much of our learning is informal and happens online.

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Make Learning An Experience. Blend It! | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Discover the real problems and questions before you jump to the solution. Even if it’s short, take the time to conduct a needs analysis and find the true needs of your learners. Where’s their pain? What’s working? And more importantly, what’s not working? Don’t Throw Out the Baby with the Books. Creativity is a collaborative process!

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Simplify Access with Single Sign-On Integration in KITABOO

Kitaboo

The button that taunts us every time we attempt to log into our portals on a new device. Technology has integrated itself into most aspects of our lives, from social media to online learning. These could be digital libraries, assessment portals, course modules, or any other resources publishers have permitted them to use.