Upside Learning

JANUARY 25, 2011

This week we deliver you a dose of the latest in mobile learning, Web design & development, eLearning and Social Media. Need to quench your thirst for the latest in learning, technology and media links further? You can dig into our previous lists here. 100 Ways You Should Be Using Facebook in Your Classroom.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 18, 2009

Intro to Social Networks. Social & Networked Learning combines psychology and technology. More on Tony’s ideas on networked learning. George’s definition: connecting, often using technology–using the value of other people to be more productive and better at what we do.

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 18, 2009

This can be the social network. Also need to think about opportunity cost–what are you giving up to spend time on social media? Some technology is powerful enough that it will be used even if there isn’t a clear ROI. Of course, it’s shown as part of the OTJ performance, which really should be ongoing.

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Jane Hart

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today, I’m at the Learning Technologies 2016 conference and I’m going to be talking about how to use an ESN (Enterprise Social Network) for Social Learning Many organisations now have an ESN – and although they might not be using it as effectively as they could, you don’t actually need another social learning system but […].

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 14, 2009

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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Clark Quinn

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

I'm debating the value of forum / group / threaded discussion software vs. social network software for a particular situation. It aims at a very broad audience that includes everyone from early adopters to technology laggards. Social Network Examples are Ning and KickApps. Generally are easy to get into.

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JoomlaLMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Over the years technology has been changing the way we live, communicate, educate and learn. Smartphones, laptops, social networks, unlimited access to the Internet, immediacy of information. Technology has become such a significant part of our everyday lives that we stopped noticing it.

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E-Learning Provocateur

JULY 6, 2009

Another principle that resonated with me was, in my own words: Social networking is king. Social networking has been around since the dawn of time. technology. Simple: it’s a social network for people who are interested in scrapbooking and crafts. The goal posts have moved. Juicing the orange.

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InSync Training

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The ubiquitous technology and common virtual classroom delivery format seems to be an easy way to engage, and teach, a large audience in a short time. When we introduce a new topic, we often start with a webinar. We know the webinar format has its challenges.

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Jane Hart

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

This is the article I wrote for the January edition of Inside Learning Technologies magazine. In the workplace, social learning comes through social collaboration. Social learning is a natural everyday phenomenon; simply put, we learn from our colleagues as we work with them.

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 16, 2011

So while 600 million people are technologically connected on Facebook, practically they aren’t because everyone’s effective network only stretches so far. Again in theory, my message would reach someone who could indeed arrange an introduction, but the probability of that happening is ridiculously low.

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ID Reflections

JULY 18, 2009

While we all know it is imperative today to network in order to keep up with the changing trends and shifting paradigms, to a new comer into the arena of social networking and the virtual world, the reality can hit hard. For such people, how would collaborative learning or informal learning work in this age of technology?

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LearnDash

MAY 20, 2013

One thing is certain, social networks are here and will not be going anywhere anytime soon. Not a day goes by that we don’t hear a company beg us to “like” them on Facebook, and now educational institutions are very much jumping on board the social train – and with good reason! Creating student website programs.

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Clark Quinn

OCTOBER 1, 2008

is about informal learning, but the organization was moving to using social networking tools to scaffold their move from face-to-face to more online learning. So I was asked to talk about social networking and formal learning. Each of these can be accomplished well through social networking tools.

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Matrix

JANUARY 23, 2018

Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Skype, online encyclopedias and group discussion boards are just some of the more popular social media applications being employed today. Collaboration technologies such as webinars and virtual instructor-led training provide additional opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

Chart shows percentage of teens and tweens and what social networking/Web 2.0 Among teens, that amounts to about 9 hours a week on social networking activities,compared to about 10 hours a week watching TV. Students report that one of the most common topics of conversation on the social networking scene is education.

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Tony Karrer

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

In the 2008 Horizon Report , they discuss various technology trends including. This is a good definition of what we need from an open layer that allows a transportable, open social graph that we can leverage across various applications. Social networking sits on top of this and provides interfaces that allow us to interact.

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From the Coleface

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Part of the technology of the portal allows social networking e.g. forums. I’ve recently been leading an internal knowledge management project.

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E-Learning Provocateur

AUGUST 31, 2020

Digital technology is hardly novel, and our neglect in embracing it left us unprepared for when we suddenly needed it. Beyond our misgivings with technology, moreover, the virus has also shone a light on our pedagogy. Next, I suggest we go social. And that’s not really something that ought to be congratulated.

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Lars is Learning

JANUARY 6, 2008

I wrote this article back in November for Learning Technologies magazine. I'm placing it here as a matter of record and to note that social networking tools are clearly important to accelerating the (effective) learning process.

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Adobe Captivate

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

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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Mike Taylor

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Can Social Networks Help Us Be More Creative? While I realize the presence of some of the ill-effects, social networks can have some benefits. There will also be meetups and groups with shared interests, like experimenting with WOL in education and healthcare or spreading WOL in companies. Visit [link] to join.

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Tony Karrer

JUNE 16, 2009

eLearning Technology , June 3, 2009 Student Guide: Introduction to ‘Wikis’ in Blackboard - Don't Waste Your Time , June 12, 2009 Discovering Instructional Design 11: The Kemp Model - The E-Learning Curve , June 10, 2009 I Say Instructional Designer, You Say Tomah-toe - Learning Visions , June 9, 2009 Attribution in a Web 2.0

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Tony Karrer

JUNE 8, 2009

One of the interesting points raised via the discussion: If you can get an expert level answer by asking for help through social networks how does that compare to being an expert? I believe there's really something here in terms of Leveraging Networks is Key Skill that allows us to get expert level answers via social networks.

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Tony Karrer

APRIL 15, 2009

Mike Gotta tells us - A common thread between social networking and KM that strategists should acknowledge is the principle that volunteered participation and resulting contributions are a daily decision employees make – and one that they essentially control." eLearning Technology. What do you think? Browse eLearning Content

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Kitaboo

JUNE 8, 2021

Information technology has revolutionized the global society, with a significant increase in productivity and efficiency. Due to both internal and external pressure for directing maximum funding to their program work, non-profit associations generally tend to underinvest in technology. The Need to Adopt Technology.

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CrossKnowledge

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

What steps should you take when bringing your designs to life with Learning Technology? In the first article of this series , CrossKnowledge Learning Technology Consultant Lieve Van den Bosch explained the essentials that need to be considered when designing an effective learning experience. Step #2: Call in the reinforcements.

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Yatharthriti

MARCH 25, 2023

Learning Management System (LMS) technology has made it simpler for companies and educators to plan, deliver, and track online courses. The future of LMS technology and emerging developments will be covered in this article. A few advantages of social learning are increased motivation, retention, and engagement.

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Upside Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Social Networking: The Future. Where is social networking headed next? 50 Best Education Technology Blogs You Aren’t Reading Yet. Technology and teaching – two words that seem to fit together perfectly today for most teachers and learners. This article lists 50 of the best education technology blogs.

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Tony Karrer

MAY 5, 2009

Business Casual , April 25, 2009 Fantastic File Converter - eLearning Acupuncture , April 24, 2009 Call for eLearning Demonstrations - eLearning Technology , May 1, 2009 When should you use Informal Learning? . 4) Social Networks (23) Adoption (8) eLearning Technology. Browse eLearning Content

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OpenSesame

APRIL 8, 2011

In my ongoing love affair with Quora , I recently joined the discussion on a new question: Can specialised social networks replace learning management systems ? After some consideration, I think the answer is really that soon we won’t be able to tell enterprise social networks and LMSs apart.

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Kitaboo

MAY 7, 2019

As we continue into the 21st century, it seems like there are new technological advances on a daily basis, and those advances are beginning to embed themselves into the workplace. There are a few cons to having technology fill a prominent role in your business, but the advantages definitely outweigh the disadvantages.

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Tony Karrer

MARCH 24, 2009

eLearning Technology. What do you think some of the safer choices would be in terms of solutions, i.e., who will have the biggest market share in the future? What tools might be on your short list for them to consider? Browse eLearning Content.

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Tony Karrer

DECEMBER 6, 2007

Mzinga is a merger of KnowledgePlanet (an LMS provider and also the maker of the eLearning simulation tool - Firefly) and Shared Insights - a community / business social networking software company. This merger points to another direction - combination of LMS capability + community / social networking.

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Upside Learning

DECEMBER 22, 2009

unleashed a wave of tools that facilitate learning by leveraging social networks and informal channels. Related posts: How the Fastest Growing Companies are Using Social Media The Social Media and Mobile Computing Explosion Boomers Adopt Consumer Technology 20x Faster!

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IT Training Department Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

While we do think eLearning with realistic software scenarios and practice is a great way to train for company technology, other methods are great at supplementing it. That also goes for any type of learning that happens on an enterprise social network. Technology moves fast but social sharing and learning moves faster.

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Hurix Digital

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The future of education is linked to the present, and we can see trends rapidly catching up as new technologies emerge, and productive techniques help learners advance and learn faster than ever. Technology Embedded Deeply into Learning Models Technology is no longer confined to the walls of the classroom.

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