Monthly Archives: April 2012

Social Media, Communication Channels, and Learning

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Tom Spiglanin

There’s a buzz in the learning and development community about social learning, kicked into high gear by the explosion of social media. There’s also a concern that the term “social learning” is being misused to always mean learning through use … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Facebook, Social Learning, Social Media, Social Media Learning, Social Networking | 1 Comment

Socializing Instructional Design

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Tom Spiglanin

Addressing a learning/performance need, we instructional designers work toward a solution for learners that meets learning requirements, works effectively in the context of the learners’ needs, and engages them in a manner that stimulates learning so they can do new … Continue reading →

Posted in Collaboration, Formal Learning, Informal Learning, Instructional Design, Social Media | 3 Comments

Adding Social to ADDIE

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Tom Spiglanin

Like many instructional designers (IDs), I wasn’t formally trained in the field but have been practicing now for over fifteen years. When I started, I worked with IDs who held “ADDIE” up as the model they follow, as if it … Continue reading →

Posted in Collaboration, Formal Learning, Instructional Design, Social Learning, Social Media | 6 Comments

Follow, Not Follow, or Unfollow

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Tom Spiglanin

Thomas Paine once said, “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” The title is my attempt to adapt Paine’s quote to how I use Twitter, and the reasons for writing on the topic are the many questions I get … Continue reading →

Posted in Informal Learning, Social Media, Social Networking, Twitter | 3 Comments

Random Thoughts From the Classroom 2

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Tom Spiglanin

Led my second group of eager learners in two days yesterday. Here are a few thoughts, as Tweeted from or to the classroom: @tomspiglanin: Room Is full 15 minutes early. Participants self-identified as eager! 40 people in the time we … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts From the Classroom 1

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Tom Spiglanin

Led a group of eager learners today. Here are a few thoughts, as Tweeted from or to the classroom: “@tomspiglanin: Love introducing myself as facilitator of learning, not teacher. It places the burden for learning on the participants, where it … Continue reading →

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