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The Ultimate Brain Food: Performance Support | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Web-based learning portals are the ultimate brain food — extending brain power by positioning learning and How-To reference material close to the job, 24/7. According to Urban Dictionary: Your exobrain (or exo-brain) is your extended brainpower from the information you have access to from your computer or the web.

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A pause for reflection as I pass a Twitter milestone

Jane Hart

After 7 years operating another learning portal site, in 2006 I set up the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies (C4LPT) as a free resource site about technologies, tools and tips for learning – in both education and in the workplace.

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Enabling Virtual Learners By Design: Creating A Blend

InSync Training

In a previous post, I discussed that blended learning is not a passing fad , and implementing blended learning is key to enabling virtual learners. We can build self-paced programs using learning portals, websites, and e-learning. We can develop moderated discussions using social media, discussion boards and email.

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Social Media and Social Learning – Where R We now?

eLearning 24-7

But to understand the topic, you first have to understand the basics – social media. Because without it, you cannot have social learning. In order for social learning to exist you need to have the following: social media plus e-learning. Over 2,400 social media sites.

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The evolution of personal learning environments

Origin Learning

Much of our learning is informal and happens online. Discussions happen over social media websites, online webinars and lectures are a common thing and mobiles keep us connected all the time. A lot of learning comes to the people even without them explicitly searching for it.

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Introducing UpsideLMS V5.0 – Best Value LMS With Stunning GUI

Upside Learning

With over 160 features that make it a perfect blend of traditional learning management and innovative learning technologies like social media/networking and mobile device support, UpsideLMS provides a unique platform for companies to manage their organization-wide, multi-department training in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

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5 Tips To Maximize ROI Of Your LMS

Upside Learning

To ensure that learner spends quality & productive time on e-learning portal, it is important to implement instructionally sound, easy to navigate content that is relevant to an employee’s job and essential skill set. Increase Learner Engagement through Social Media.

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