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Dean Mantz

WhatisSocialLearning_4e6935bcd6ad5.PNG (PNG Image, 852×657 pixels) - Scaled (... - 13 views

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    Very interesting infographic on social learning. I really like how they make the point of the learner being center of the learning taking place.
Dean Mantz

Technology-Enhances-Learning-Infographic.jpg (JPEG Image, 1500×938 pixels) - ... - 15 views

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    Great infographic on teacher responses regarding effectiveness of education materials.
Roger Zuidema

Learning 2.0 and Workplace Communities - 2009 - ASTD - 0 views

  • new application of “social media”
  • magine what might happen if we formalized these exchanges through social media.  If learners want to discuss formal learning events or curriculum, let’s provide them with discussion forums and comment capabilities.
  • represents a major change
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  • A social learning model will not replace, eliminate, or displace traditional formal learning.
  • The Embedded Model involves introducing social media inside formal learning content
  • In moving from instructor-led training to WBT, organizations have saved significant amounts of money from reduced travel costs
  • wrap social media
  • “Learning 2.0” or “social learning.
  • frastructure for these exchanges, this content becomes searchable and can be included in reports and analytics that provide more insight into the meta-discourse around formal content. 
  • Many of us now reference blogs, wikis, discussion forums, and social networks for information in our personal lives, but far fewer of us have these same options in the workplace. 
  • o matter how effective a training department might be, it will never have the scale of an organization whose entire employee base actively contributes ideas, expertise, and knowledge through vibrant social learning and workplace communities
  • In the Embedded Model, we’re simply reintroducing the social elements that used to be part of a typical instructor-led class—reflection, debrief, sharing of opinions and perspectives, and the discussion of best practices.
  • In the Wrapped Model, we’re providing a social platform for the interactions that already happen around formal courseware.
  • And in the Community Model, we’re providing a broader platform to capture social exchanges and social learning across any topic, not just those addressed in formal learning.
Alex Parker

Solar farms - abuzz with biodiversity? - 1 views

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    Britain's ability to generate green electricity is growing, but with utility-scale solar farms typically covering up to 100 acres of land or more - usually in rural areas - is it good news for wildlife?
Alex Parker

Glasgow Subway Modernisation Programme, Scotland - Railway Technology - 1 views

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    Glasgow Subway in Scotland is currently undergoing a modernisation programme that began in July 2011. It is the first full-scale upgrade of the metro system since the renovations between 1977 and 1980. The programme includes the refurbishment of all the stations on the network and the introduction of a new smartcard ticketing system.
cristelashow

New Trends and Updates in Event Tech Industry - 0 views

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    The constant rise in the popularity of virtual events indicates that they will continue to grow. Having said that, knowing about the latest trends and technologies in the events industry can help you scale up your online events.
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