Networking is the Goal; Social Media is the Tool

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Michele Lawson

Networking is a word that evokes dread in many people. While most of us would agree its a necessary evil, few of us know how to successfully use events to form professional contacts and lifelong friends. I was once one of those people. I have always admired how ... More »

The Eight Truths of Social Learning. Now.

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Pam Boiros

Many learning professionals are keenly interested in the topic of social learning, but relatively few organizations have begun to implement it. One reason is that it is difficult to separate the hype from reality and focus on the elements that are really important. This... More »

How Can Social Learning Scale Massively? Lessons from World of Warcraft

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Ben Betts

If people work in groups separate from each other, how can we mitigate the silo effect and make sure we capture all of the learning on a collective basis? The answer may be in massively multiplayer online role playing games. Much fuss is made of class-size effects in sc... More »

Workplace Learning and Performance Scenarios for Cloud Computing

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R.M. Shor

There are several cloud computing services available today from a few vendors that can help you immediately take advantage of online collaboration using websites, email, spreadsheets, and word processing documents, as well as other capabilities. More »

The New Social Workplace: Getting Ahead of the Curve

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Jackie Alcalde Marr

Social media seems to be everywhere, yet there are many misconceptions and myths about how and when to use it in the workplace. If you are unsure, ask yourself these questions: Do you feel the pressure to use social media in your workplace? Do you feel equipped to advis... More »