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Introducting social media in organisations to improve the learning function is more difficult than you may think.

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

For some time now, I have an evaluation report of an organization that has experience with the introduction of social media (like wikis and blog) in the organization since 2009. We chose to use existing social media services in the cloud instead of buying a company package, because this creates flexibility and is cheaper.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

It took 40 years, but with the invention of the Internet and social media tools, Licklider & Taylor’s predication has come true. There are two main types of tools for building a Professional Learning Network: information aggregation and social media connection. Social bookmarking tools (i.e.,

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

It took 40 years, but with the invention of the Internet and social media tools, Licklider & Taylor’s predication has come true. There are two main types of tools for building a Professional Learning Network: information aggregation and social media connection. Social bookmarking tools (i.e.,

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How Social Media Has Changed Learning: A Few Answers Via Tweet Chat

Mindflash

I come up with new ideas for how to design a learning program or learn about a new tool to try. The topic was how social media has changed learning, and what follows is some of the discussion questions and responses from #lrnchat participants, many of whom I have met at conferences and other events, and whom I also consider friends.

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Social Learning Has Its Place…And Informal Learning Does Too.

Dashe & Thomson

Two weeks ago Jane Hart wrote an article titled, Social Learning: to be or not to be? , in which Jane expresses her dislike of the term Social Learning (big S, big L). Jane claims that “Social Learning has come to refer exclusively to the use of social media in top-down, formal learning.” We’re not always social.

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The 3 keys to successful remote training

Matrix

This article will identify ways that remote learners can be successful in their remote work training and the steps organizations can take to maximize the value of training programs. It’s best to set goals ahead of time to engage employees in a new remote training program. Differences between remote learning and distant learning.

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eLearning Cyclops: Deconstructing My #DemoFest Course - Part 1

eLearning Cyclops

Social Media included Twitter, Screenr videos, and Diigo social bookmarks. How many "learners" will benefit from this program or project? This time does not include ongoing learner support using social media and Intranet pages. My New Social Bookmarking Tool. Jeff Goldman. at 4:03 PM.