Social Learning: Answers to Eight Crucial Questions

The eLearning Guild has released its 2012 research report onthe numerous benefits of leveraging a more social approach to learning. Thisreport, by social learning thought-leader Ben Betts, updates the information inthe Guild’s 2011 report on social media for learning. Social Learning: Answers to Eight Crucial Questions is available free of charge to eLearning Guild paid members.

Social Learning: Answers to Eight Crucial Questions discusses the advantages of social learning approaches, the biggest areas for concern, and tactics to mitigate ormanage risk as and when it occurs. Since one of the biggest risks of socialapproaches is the potential for initiatives to fall short in terms ofparticipation, the report also identifies methods to gain participation and togenerate value from participants.

Social learning can, and should, contribute toorganizational performance. The report identifies models that may help in thedesign of learning activities that will create value and that will also help toidentify that value.

Instructional designers and learning technologists sometimesexpress concern over the future of their role in an increasingly “social”world. The report addresses these concerns and looks at the likely evolution ofthese occupations, from being creators of courses to becoming curators ofresources and connections. This evolution, rather than eliminatingopportunities, will expand their roles as enablers of learning.

About The eLearning Guild

The eLearning Guild is the oldest source of information, networking, and communityfor eLearning professionals. As a member-driven organization, the Guild producesconferences, online events, eBooks, research reports, and Learning SolutionsMagazine—all devoted to the idea that the people who know the most aboutmaking eLearning successful are the people who produce eLearning every day incorporate, government, and academic settings.

The Guild’s goal is to create a place where learningprofessionals can share their knowledge, expertise, and ideas to build a betterindustry—and better learning experiences—for everyone.

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