Dashe & Thomson

MARCH 8, 2011

The gist of it was that even though we have an enormous amount of tools available to enable social learning across far reaching boundaries, the self-study type of eLearning seen in so many workplaces today can potentially cut learners off from any type of social interaction during the course of the learning.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

There’s an underutilized resource at your company that can supercharge your leadership development efforts: Communities of practice. Every successful community has emerging leaders at its core. When your sellers set up a chat to discuss tips on closing difficult sales, they have formed a community of practice.

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learnWorlds

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The power of community in online education is not just a trend but a game-changer. It’s no longer about passive learning; it’s about forging connections and sparking meaningful interactions to improve the entire learning experience.

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Kitaboo

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The term “social learning” was first coined by Albert Bandura, a Canadian–American psychologist and professor of psychology at Stanford University. ” His social learning theory focuses on four elements, which could be applied in the context of learning within organizations and institutions.

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Instancy

MARCH 9, 2023

Introduction Social learning has become an increasingly important aspect of modern education. It provides opportunities for learners to connect and collaborate, share knowledge, and learn from each other. In this digital age, many social learning apps are available to help learners maximize their learning experience.

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CommLab India

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Learning Management Systems have evolved into great social learning platforms. The modern LMS includes features that enable online learning communities, web conferences, and discussion forums!

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eLearning Industry

JULY 31, 2020

You need a sense of community when it comes to online classes. Discussion forums offer the ultimate place to share ideas, comments, and feedback. Online social media habits can be replicated in eLearning discussion forums. This is something modern learners can easily relate to.

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Online education using WordPress as LMS

JUNE 24, 2022

Social learning is an interactive experience with hands-on activities that increase employees interest and engagement in the training. In this article, we will discuss the 4 reasons that will help you in adopting social learning with the organization. Social Learning Within The Organization.

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Instancy

AUGUST 31, 2021

This article discusses the concept of a ‘learning community’ that goes far beyond the notion of a course or a learning program. Building a learning community can create an ongoing learning environment. A learning community may include many users, playing many roles.

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Learnnovators

MARCH 22, 2015

.” – Albert Bandura (Originator of Social Learning Theory). “ We’re still seeing an avoidance of social learning, the continual use of courses as the only solution, and consequently organizations that can’t adapt fast enough.” – Clark Quinn. How will social learning evolve in the coming years?

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Logicearth

MAY 26, 2022

In a recent article for this very blog, I wrote about the importance of cohort-based learning as a way to motivate and empower learners. Cohort-based learning programs usually combine instructor-led live sessions and learning resources, with a significant focus on social learning.

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Matrix

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Just as you would do when beginning the design process for a new learning module, a needs assessment is paramount. The whole point of having online learning communities is to help the learners, so you have to find out what they want and need. You can either use polls, focus groups, or open discussions.

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Learning Rebels

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

I would even make the argument that it’s more a Personal Learning Community than a network (which conjures up visions of a strange form of speed dating, strangers passing around business cards hoping for a connection). Benefits of PLN/Community/Professional Organizations. Without this community (that’s you!),

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Docebo

MAY 8, 2018

Social learning can help today’s organizations keep up with the pace at which their business moves. More and more, organizations are turning to social learning to deliver exciting e-learning experiences to their employees, customers and partners. What is Social Learning? This is social learning.

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Ed App

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Along with the rise of online social networking, the ability to transfer social learning into an online format has also become a more seamless process. In this article, we will take a look at ten different social learning platforms that are free for teachers and learners. What is social learning?

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Online education using WordPress as LMS

JANUARY 17, 2022

In today’s hybrid world, social networking sites play a greater role in eLearning. Building a learning community helps in collaborative learning and promotes knowledge sharing. In this article, I will outline how to build a learning community with the help of social learning.

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Logicearth

MAY 26, 2022

In a recent article for this very blog, I wrote about the importance of cohort-based learning as a way to motivate and empower learners. Cohort-based learning programs usually combine instructor-led live sessions and learning resources, with a significant focus on social learning.

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Instancy

MARCH 29, 2023

With the advent of technology, learners in both academic and corporate settings now have many options, including eLearning, blended learning, social learning, and mobile learning. Unlike traditional and eLearning, social learning is not necessarily structured or delivered through a pre-determined curriculum.

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Obsidian Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2019

In a recent blog article, How to Adapt Your Microcontent to Your Employees’ Social Needs , we discussed the importance of addressing social needs at work, and how you can use your microcontent to both educate and to engage/build community. Why use learning videos? It is a powerful method of social learning.

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Janet Clarey

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

When it comes to the terms “Social Learning” and “Communities of Practice”, many people in the corporate learning realm are confused, myself included. Are Social Learning and Communities of Practice different? Are Social Learning and Communities of Practice different?

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Maestro

MARCH 15, 2022

Lately, I’ve been thinking about the importance of social learning as a critical part of an organization’s overall learning strategy. With more organizations moving to hybrid or remote work models, we’re seeing an increased demand for virtual learning, such as self-paced eLearning and virtual instructor-led training (VILT).

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Learnnovators

AUGUST 6, 2015

I have written before about the perils of having social learning as a bolt on strategy and of automation taking over complicated, process-based work. In an earlier post, I had emphasized the importance of L&D to don the mantle of community management. I have discussed this in earlier posts here and here.

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Online education using WordPress as LMS

MARCH 30, 2022

The only thing that can be done is to promote learning by encouraging learners to join an online community. An online facilitator may help with this, especially when it comes to creating a sense of belonging in a learning group. Online Community- What is it? Online Community- What is it? Types Of Online Community.

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learnWorlds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Community in online courses promotes active learning by provoking the students to participate and learn together. Learning is a social act by itself. We learn through contact and discourse with another person more competent in the field. Synchronous Discussions. Asynchronous Discussions.

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Learnnovators

MARCH 15, 2014

However, some of the shifts may require us to move beyond the traditional definitions of ‘learning’. Informal/Social learning is one such major revolution (other than mobile learning and gamified learning) that demands a shift in the mere thinking of ‘learning’. Informal/Social Learning Design Competencies.

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Jane Hart

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

This is the fourth and final instalment of my weekly articles curating key social learning resources for TrainingZone’s social learning month. “In an organisation, I feel that this process of seeking out and sharing meaning is a responsibility of enlightened social citizenship.” ” [link].

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Jane Hart

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

Here’s the latest news from the Social Learning Centre – what’s been happening in January and what’s coming up in February? How to use Twitter for social learning is particularly popular. First of all, the Introduction to social learning in the workplace programme begins on 20 February.

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Jane Hart

JULY 2, 2012

In my recent webinar presentation for the LSG online conference, Using a collaboration platform for brilliant learning , rather than giving a PowerPoint presentation, I took the participants on a web tour of the Social Learning Centre.

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Learnnovators

MARCH 21, 2015

.” – Albert Bandura (Originator of Social Learning Theory) “ The research isn’t heartening. We’re still seeing an avoidance of social learning, the continual use of courses as the only solution, and consequently organizations that can’t adapt fast enough.” – Clark Quinn. THE JOURNEY. What are the trends? OUR FINDINGS.

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Jane Hart

APRIL 24, 2012

Whereas most people are concerning themselves with the new social and collaboration technologies, or how to get people to collaborate, for me the key to successful social learning is how the individual engages in his/her networks and contributes what s/he has learned or is learning along the way.

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Adobe Captivate

APRIL 22, 2019

If you’re a fan of Adobe Captivate Prime, you may be aware of the new social learning features that were just released. My favorite new feature has to be the discussion boards, which allow groups of learners to share web based and user generated content easily. You can find out more in the below video.

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CLO Magazine

JUNE 5, 2019

Psychologist Albert Bandura’s social learning theory suggests that people learn from one another through observation, imitation and modeling. Among the most adopted technologies are secure instant messaging, discussion forums, video channels, online shared work spaces and internal blogs.

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ID Reflections

AUGUST 13, 2011

An instructional designer by profession who started her career anlayzing learner needs, creating micro-design documents, writing story-boards and discussing the nitty-gritty of course navigation with visual designers, I have long been interested in the power of social, collaborative and informal learning. Powered by enterprise2.0

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Origin Learning

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Can learning build confidence of a workforce where technology obsolescence is the name of the game? An agglomeration or a combination of different aspects of social learning can work wonders. By bringing in elements of gaming and visual content in social learning, the engagement is far more effective.

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Jane Hart

JANUARY 27, 2012

At the Social Learning Centre I am going to be hosting a number of short online “programmes” about social media, social learning and social business. An introduction to social learning in the workplace. How to create and sustain a community of practice.

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Learning Rebels

JUNE 30, 2023

Your community can be your learning lifeline. Continuous Learning Can be Fun But how can we have some fun and turn our continuous learning efforts into actions that go hand in hand with summer? Get inspired, share insights, and let the podcast drive group discussions to fuel your brain.

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Axonify

AUGUST 17, 2016

Regardless of content type or delivery format, most of what we learn comes from other people. Social learning” hit trend status alongside the rise of social media in the late 2000s. Because we had new, high-tech ways to share, people also assumed “social learning” was a new idea. This concept isn’t new.

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