You can think of building your own Personal Learning Network as an attempt to create this “learning loop” for yourself using the tools at your disposal. Instead of a bunch of teachers selecting challenging information for you, the Internet gives you access to a world of bloggers, tweeters, speakers, photographers, videographers, and colleagues who will teach you anything you want for nothing more than the price of your time and attention. All they ask of you is to think about it, question it, master the skills, and respond in a thoughtful way. You can participate in this conversation by writing your own blog, tweeting, organizing sources, speaking, and teaching others in the way that works best for you.
Brigitte Pott on 19 May 11... Many people are running around with their hair on fire, yelling, "How do we get into social! We just have to!" If that's the approach, then it will surely fail. But if you can devise a socially networked solution to any of a number of mission-critical business issues, then you're on the right track. The "social enterprise" uses a selection of collaboration, information and knowledge management tools to better link decision-makers to valuable information… and to each other. This "Enterprise 2.0" initiative is high on the list of must-do goals at the most senior levels in the biggest and best organizations. You can learn how the successful implementers, who are already into their second- or third-generation of social solutions, are making it work in their organizations. ...
