eLearning, be it higher education or a training module for a business, definitely has its advantages. One advantage is that it is self-paced, allowing the learner to go as fast or as slow as they desire throughout the training. This allows for better comprehension as opposed to a classroom setting where the pace may be too fast for some. eLearning also provides skills not necessarily associated with the information being learned. For example, by being presented with a self-paced eLearning module, the learner’s language and communication skills are improved. These two skills sets can easily be applied in the workplace when interacting with co-workers. Communication is one of the most important, if not the most important dynamic of a successful business. By promoting positive communication in the company’s training, new employees will be more successful in their endeavors with the company.
Aside from its many advantages, eLearning is also propelling us towards the future of learning. Years from now, eLearning will not only be used for learning solutions, but also for primary education as well as higher education. We are already beginning to see a trend of education-based institutions moving towards eLearning, and it is only going to increase in the years to come. By using Learning technologies, we are able to get a head start on the future.
-Meghan McSloy
Ed Stengel Uncategorized eLearning, self-learning, transferable skills
Learning through social media is becoming more prevalent in both school and businesses alike; however, the manner in which the information is being presented depends on the social media site. One of the newer social media sites, Elgg, allows for logical organization of a social network. For example, it offers blogging and micro-blogging capabilities as well as file sharing and networking groups. While sites such as Facebook and Twitter can certainly be used for learning, Elgg offers a more sophisticated approach through use of social media. It is not to say that one social media site trumps another in terms of effectiveness and functionality, each serves its own purpose in sharing information. Elgg focuses on hard, cold information and developing a strong social network while Facebook caters to more trivial and personal information. Twitter is more of a separate entity on its own. As a micro-blogging tool, it expedites smaller bits of information and is up to the minute. Each can be used as a learning tool; it just depends on the type of information that is desired.
Elgg, Facebook, and Twitter foster learning in a way that is different from other types of online learning. Through social media, people learn from interacting with one another by sharing information. Other types of online learning, such as eLearning, present information in a way that is more structured and self-paced. The difference between the two is the way the information is communicated, not necessarily how it is absorbed by the learner.
-Meghan McSloy
Ed Stengel Uncategorized eLearning, elgg, facebook, micro-blogging, social media, twitter
Free, fast and accessible. These three qualities are what attract people to micro-blogging sites such as Twitter. While it is easy to write Twitter off as just another way to let the world know what you are doing every minute of the day, it can also be used as a useful learning tool. Through Twitter, information is presented in a way that sparks conversation. Anyone who owns a Twitter account is free to comment and then converse with others about a specific topic. One advantage of learning through micro-blogging is that it is fast and efficient. Tidbits of information are presented in 140 characters or less, providing an easy to read anecdote. Since people today are generally looking for a quick fix, and the 140 character limit enables businesses to share the most important facts about themselves.
Similarly, news and media outlets are able to constantly relay new information as it becomes available. Software companies share tips and tricks about their computer programs to better serve their users. With micro-blogging, we are able to learn new things every minute of the day.
-Meghan McSloy
Ed Stengel Uncategorized micro-blogging, twitter
No matter what your specific training needs are, Brookwood builds dedicated and successful eLearning programs to meet your specifications. Whether your instructional design needs are best supported through Rapid Learning, Traditional Learning, or Strategic Learning, we design custom programs to connect with your participants to facilitate any size rollout. Get the tools you need to reach your audience with the help of Brookwood’s eLearning Experts in developing your programs and strategies.
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Social media has become a major presence in all aspects of the market place and it’s not just big businesses that are communicating with customers this way. More than 260,000 small businesses in the US and Canada employ social networking tactics, too. Social media can enhance training through its ability to communicate and track by subscription providing the learner greater avenues of information than ever before.
Social media forums have become hubs for sharing links to longer articles, discussions, posts, videos - anything that lives behind a URL. Websites that once saw their traffic dominated by Google search queries are seeing a growing number of new visitors coming from “passed links” at social networks like Twitter and Facebook. It’s easy to use these networks anytime, anywhere via laptop, phone or PDA to spread the word about an interesting a new product, a project, business prospect or the best lunch spots in town. How has your organization leveraged the power of social media?
Together social networks, live searching and link-sharing are an interesting alternative to Google’s near monopoly in searching. In Google, pages rise to the top of the search results according to how many links point to them, which tends to favor older pages that have had time to build an audience. This is an excellent resource for finding credible history, published articles, etc, but if you want to know what is hot and new right NOW then social media is your best option.
Social Media has brought new dimension to the business climate; featuring a completely unique way to capture leads, offer live conversation and feedback during meetings or conferences, and to consistently bring fresh information to your “friends” for FREE! It’s a great way to extend training, create an environment of learning information, and be fun all at the same time!
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