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Category Archives: Social Media Learning
Social Learning Truths
We hold these social learning truths to be self-evident: That learning is the individual’s right That learning is also the individual’s responsibility, not that of a teacher or organization That learning can occur anytime, anywhere That searching the Web will almost always … Continue reading
Active Learning by Synthesis
I joined an instructor-led class the other day, the first time I’ve done so in almost six months. During a break, I started a dialogue with the leader, a seasoned professional with more than twenty years experience. He asked how … Continue reading
Learning Socially Taps Into More Knowledge
I was fascinated by Guy Wallace’s article “A Real Ratio To Pay Attention To: 70:30” where he discusses learning and development implications of Richard Clark’s work (referenced in the post) that concludes, “70% – 90% of knowledge is procedural, automated … Continue reading
Social Media, Communication Channels, and Learning
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
Random Thoughts From the Classroom 2
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
Social Learning Does Not Mean Social Media Learning
When I integrated online social media into a class I had designed a few years ago, I initially described the updated design as social learning. From what I see in online articles, others do the same. I now find this annoyingly misleading. Continue reading