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Face time

E-Learning Provocateur

We have asynchronous tools such as online discussion forums, synchronous tools such as instant messaging, and semi-synchronous tools such as Twitter. Much more so than if either of us were studying alone. Of course, peer-to-peer interaction isn’t a novel concept in e-learning.

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The Importance of Informal Learning at the Workplace

Origin Learning

20% of learning is social. One can never discount the popularity of message boards and forums in learning and knowledge-sharing. 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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Seven other advantages of an e-learning strategy

Connect Thinking

Examples include web conferencing or webinar, forums, instant messaging and blogs. As learners of an online program become more comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences on discussion forums, they also become more familiar with the principles of online knowledge sharing. Organisation experience in social media.

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Seven other advantages of an e-learning strategy

Connect Thinking

Examples include web conferencing or webinar, forums, instant messaging and blogs. As learners of an online program become more comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences on discussion forums, they also become more familiar with the principles of online knowledge sharing. Organisation experience in social media.

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Emerging Asynchronous Conversation Models

Tony Karrer

The standard model for asynchronous conversations is discussion forum software like vBulletin. I've talked before about the significant value that can be obtained as part of Discussion Forums for Knowledge Sharing at Capital City Bank and how that translates in a Success Formula for Discussion Forums in Financial Services.

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Asynchronous social learning is newer than you think

Clive on Learning

Historically, all social learning activities, whether one-to-one or group, would have been synchronous (real-time). Synchronous learning also benefited by technology; first the telephone and then online tools such as text chat, instant messaging, internet telephony and web conferencing. But individual it remained.

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Social Learning: How to Apply It to Your eLearning Programs

eLearningMind

We’re social creatures. All of us seek some form of social interaction, and we engage with each other—with some more than others. In learning and development (L&D) , social learning goes even farther than simply connecting with other people. This article will answer your questions about social learning.