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How to Use Constructivist Learning Theory in a Corporate Environment

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Constructivist Learning Theory is centered around the idea that learners are active participants in their own learning and training. Constructivism says the best way to learn is to try a concept out for yourself and then reflect on that experience. Benefits of a Constructivist approach to learning.

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Who's Building the Social Learning Roads? | Social Learning Blog

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Companies like Hubspot (love them, by the way) that market themselves as “social media” or “inbound marketing” experts do have some great ideas on how to leverage social tools to increase traffic, sales leads, etc. But, in the end, they’re just ideas. There are no roads, no vision, no understanding of what we are doing. Properly d.

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Online Video: the Perfect Social Learning Tool? | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Because video is, apparently, a perfect manifestation of social learning theory. My learning philosophy: dont make people tote around loads of information in their heads just so you can say you trained them. But why is video so much more effective at accelerating innovation than, say, print – or even eLearning?

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How Social Networks Can Harness the Power of Weak Ties | Social.

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If we separate the human aspect of social networking from the technology, we can learn a lot more about the power of networks – not just from today’s pundits, but from many years of sociological research on the topic. After reading this, I started thinking about this new LinkedIn utility I recently installed. Properly d.

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The Impact of Social Learning: Will You Be The First? | Social.

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Medical students and residents regularly learn new skills by first observing a procedure, then practicing the procedure under supervision, and finally teaching, or modeling, the procedure for another. In medical education, “see one, do one, teach one&# is a common mantra. Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Ive been looking for some ammo t.

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Who's Going to Build the Social Learning Roads?

Dashe & Thomson

Companies like Hubspot (love them, by the way) that market themselves as “social media” or “inbound marketing” experts do have some great ideas on how to leverage social tools to increase traffic, sales leads, etc. But, in the end, they’re just ideas. There are no roads, no vision, no understanding of what we are doing. Properly d.

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The Return of the (Digital) Native | Social Learning Blog

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Liam McCoy: Thanks for this. Ive been looking for some ammo t. Jim: Glad you found the post helpful, Jeff! Properly d. Properly d.