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Social Networks

Clark Quinn

This week we looked at Social Networks. Here are some thoughts on this topic, especially thoughts around social networks for learning. Starting with Social Networking was a blessing and a curse. Social networks have a tendency to be a bit messy. As a student we learn how to ignore the chatter.

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Facebook Platform

Tony Karrer

Stephen Downes picked up my post on Facebook As a Learning Platform. He commented: To be clear, I do not think that Facebook itself is really a learning environment. Something like the social network operating system , maybe. All of that said, Facebook is surprising me in terms of how well it works as a platform.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

RSS (really simple syndication) readers and social bookmarking are two popular information aggregation tools. Social bookmarking tools (i.e., Social media connection tools provide a space for educators to connect with a global audience. Ning is a fully functional social networking site. Classroom 2.0

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

RSS (really simple syndication) readers and social bookmarking are two popular information aggregation tools. Social bookmarking tools (i.e., Social media connection tools provide a space for educators to connect with a global audience. Ning is a fully functional social networking site. Classroom 2.0

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Some Tools for Social Learning and How they Help Learning

Kapp Notes

Communication of ideas, thoughts and concepts. Social Bookmarking. The ability of someone within an Intranet or Internet to mark or tag a blog entry, a link or an article within the network as important or interesting to them. Social Network. It is analogous to a monologue—a person speaks and others listen.

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The 10 basic online tools every trainer and online facilitator should know

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

I have a tools list (both in a booklet and online in diigo) to try out and I never find the time or have the idea that I''ve tested enough tools. Diigo - or any other social bookmarker Diigo is very important to keep track off your online sources. An alternative to this bookmark tool is delicious.

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ASTD Follow-Up

Tony Karrer

What resources would u recommend for a baby boomer 2 become proficient in blogging, social networking, wikis, etc? New Hire Blog - I love the idea of a new hire blog. time on personal FaceBook pages and then still email documents back and forth. from Maybe the ditch digger is really a closet Social Networking expert.