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Some Tools for Social Learning and How they Help Learning

Kapp Notes

Short Text Messaging. Text message that are short bursts sent from a cell phone or a computer directly to another cell phone or computer. Instant messaging is the ability to write a quick message to another person and enter into a dialogue in real-time via only text-based messages. Social Bookmarking.

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Emerging Asynchronous Conversation Models

Tony Karrer

However, I've struggled with the problem of destinations vs. social networks and the spread of conversation (see Forums vs. Social Networks ). Quora is a Q&A site nicely integrated with Facebook that has done a good job providing a means to ask questions and get answers. eLearning Technology.

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The Importance of Informal Learning at the Workplace

Origin Learning

You start looking at various travel websites, blog posts by travel bloggers, and follow travel groups on Facebook for further information. Yammer which began as a private instant messaging tool has evolved into a powerful social learning tool that delivers informal learning with ease and is used by organizations globally.

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10 Social Media Tools For Learning

The eLearning Coach

Category: Social Networking Platform. Elgg is a social networking engine and publishing platform for running your own social networking site on a public or private server. Yammer is a compelling solution to this problem, as it provides a secure enterprise microblogging platform.

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Top 100 Tools for Learning in 2013

OpenSesame

LinkedInFacebook for careerists, with better conversation. Tribe – Find the message board for you. Delphi Forums – If you can’t find one, start your own message board. BranchOut – Play ‘connect-the-dots’ with your social network to visualize your network and make new connections.

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Ten Tips for Community Managers

OpenSesame

You’ll facilitate connections between people and to information in person, over instant messaging or through social networks. Decide what tools you will use (Yammer? You will be the host of the party – introducing people to one another, creating activities, providing support and sharing tips.

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Social Learning: How to Apply It to Your eLearning Programs

eLearningMind

Share on facebook. Share on linkedin. We’re social creatures. All of us seek some form of social interaction, and we engage with each other—with some more than others. Facebook, Twitter, and instant messaging applications such as Slack can make learning a more social experience.