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

Dashe & Thomson

For example, Harvard professor Andrew McAfee sums up the Strength of Weak Ties theory nicely, describing how acquaintances with whom we are less familiar are more likely to tell us things we don’t already know: … People we don’t know all that well are hugely valuable in our work. less big companies, for more than 20 years.

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

Dashe & Thomson

What’s more, they are beginning to use it at an increasingly young age – a recent study from the Joan Ganz Cooney Center and Sesame Workshop (producers of Sesame Street) found that 80% of children age 5 and under use the Internet at least once a week. Properly d.

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Two Global Brand Digital Retail Transformation Case Studies: Lessons & Challenges

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A case study of a global sportswear brand’s digital transformation odyssey, including details on why generic digital solutions simply wouldn’t work for their business model. We’ll explain why that is in a moment, in the first case study. Case Study #1: Global Sportswear Apparel and Lifestyle Brand.

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Why Companies Should Spend More on Social Learning | Social.

Dashe & Thomson

In the article she gives some scary statistics: Our recent study showed that 30 percent of US companies spent money on informal learning tools or services in 2010. And furthermore, a recent Gallup study found that firms with engaged workforces have 2.6 technology achieve an 18% boost in employee engagement. Properly d.

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

Dashe & Thomson

But more than that, these patients and their families realize that, no matter the outcome, the results of the trial will matter…to this research, to another study, to another patient down the line. In medical education, “see one, do one, teach one&# is a common mantra. The potential benefits outweigh the risks. Properly d.

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Kirkpatrick Revisited | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Case studies, exercises, and simulations can be part of a continuum linking Levels 1, 2, and 3. He suggests using: Surveys and questionnaires Observations and checklists. skill practice, role plays, and training simulations?with with a post-test to measure learning for the entire program. Level 3: Behavior. Properly d.

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Make Learning An Experience. Blend It! | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

While some activities such as breakout groups, team presentations, and in-depth case studies are still good ways to encourage collaboration in the learning environment, incorporate new activities which support technology integration and social learning such as a team blog or web-based project portal. Be Tech Savvy; Be Creative. Properly d.