Social & Collaborative Learning
The interactions between people and groups where information, knowledge and insight are shared to collectively improve performance and build contextual understanding.
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Product Upgrade—Origin Konnect Goes Mobile!
Origin Learning announces the launch of the mobile app for Konnect, its cloud-hosted social learning platform. The app works across multiple operating systems and supports a variety of course formats including SCORM, AICC, and the xAPI (Tin Can).
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Doug Engelbart: More Than the Inventor of the Mouse
Douglas Engelbart (1925 – 2013) is a key figure in the development of the technologies we use today to “boost our collective ability to solve complex, urgent problems on a global scale.” The devices and systems for which he is best known were only the minimal infrastructure necessary to realize that vision. Comprehending that vision can bring clarity to our own work in facilitating learning.
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Axonify DiscoveryZone Gives Employees Access to Critical Business Knowledge
Axonify announces the introduction of Axonify DiscoveryZone, a solution that leverages company-generated content and expertise to give employees the information they need to be productive, efficient, and successful. DiscoveryZone provides a social environment for employees to access relevant, crowdsourced, and rated content.
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Eight Tips for More Effective eLearning: Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory
“Social learning” is about more than using social media to support collaboration and learning. It goes beyond how people use Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and other media. Here are some research-based tips to guide you to leveraging the technology infrastructure and social learning to bring about behavioral change and desired results.
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HT2 to Unveil Next Generation Learning System, Talk Learning Ecosystems at Learning Solutions Conference & Expo
Research and development company HT2 will showcase its new platform for personal learning, and will present talks on successful learning ecosystems at the Learning Solutions Conference, March 16 – 18 in Orlando.
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SkillStore Takes Aim at Billions Wasted on Corporate Training Each Year
New social-learning app launches to drive real results from communication and leadership training.
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Resources: Planning, Focus, and Engagement
In the face of ongoing, even disruptive, change, where should you focus in 2016? How can you engage and challenge learners more effectively? Here are solid best practices and fresh advice to guide you!
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Nuts and Bolts: Happy New Year 2016!
“It’s my habit at years’ end to recap what had my attention over the past 12 months and tie the themes to resolutions—things to keep in mind going forward into the new year.”
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Three Archived Presentations on the Use of Social Learning
The use of social technology as part of organizational learning strategy is a popular topic with readers of Learning Solutions Magazine. Here are three session recordings from the November 2015 Online Forum on using social technology.
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Nuts and Bolts: Social Media for Learning Part 2: What to Use When? And the Role of Community
“Which tool should I use?” If you hate to hear that “it all depends,” this article may give you a new perspective on that answer: “The best tools are the ones you’ll use, that meet your particular goals and needs—and the ones your audience likes.”