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Our Many Hats

eLearning Cyclops

However, I am responsible for both as I am a one-person workshop, which also explains much of the rest of this list. Social Media (SoMe) expert and Informal Learning Catalyst - Sometimes I''m the go to guy to coach staff on utilizing SoMe or I''m the guy implementing informal/social learning.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

Here is a way for people to turn their interest in lifelong, independent learning AND social connections into a way of life. It took 40 years, but with the invention of the Internet and social media tools, Licklider & Taylor’s predication has come true. Social bookmarking tools (i.e., Social Media Connection.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

Here is a way for people to turn their interest in lifelong, independent learning AND social connections into a way of life. It took 40 years, but with the invention of the Internet and social media tools, Licklider & Taylor’s predication has come true. Social bookmarking tools (i.e., Social Media Connection.

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#DevLearn recap: Efficiency

NuggetHead

The pre-conference workshop I delivered on Monday was about being a better, efficient, elearning designer by documenting your process through storyboarding. The event’s first keynote was David Pogue , former tech writer for The New York Times and now with Yahoo! That simple quote made all the difference in my brain.

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The Power of Networks: Using Empathy to Build Strong, Lasting Connections

Everwise

Your social network can influence every aspect of your life. In 2014, Carol Bartz (a former Yahoo CEO) and Lisa Lambert (founder and CEO of UPWARD ) co-wrote a piece in Fortune positing that women don’t network enough. Immediately people started talking openly,” says Emerson, thinking back on her first experience at the workshop. “It

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MOOCs In Workplace Learning – Part 1: Some Points To Consider

Learnnovators

With the rise of MOOCs, we are also likely to see social, collaborative learning take root in organizations. Workplace training – Yahoo! They can probably learn via more informal and social means—both synchronous and asynchronous. Onboard new employees – McAfee and Intel. Provide self-directed development – Pitney Bowes.

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MOOCS IN WORKPLACE LEARNING – PART 1: SOME POINTS TO CONSIDER

Learnnovators

With the rise of MOOCs, we are also likely to see social, collaborative learning take root in organizations. Workplace training – Yahoo! They can probably learn via more informal and social means—both synchronous and asynchronous. Onboard new employees – McAfee and Intel. Provide self-directed development – Pitney Bowes.