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The learning organization - principles, theory and practice @ the encyclopedia of informal education. The learning organization. Just what constitutes a ‘learning organization is a matter of some debate. We explore some of the themes that have emerged in the literature and the contributions of key thinkers like Donald Schon and Peter Senge. Is it anything more than rhetoric? Can it be realized? Contents: introduction · the learning society and the knowledge economy · the learning organization · systems theory and the learning organization · dialogue and the learning organization · some problems and issues · conclusion · further reading and references · links associated pages: donald schön and the learning society · peter senge and the learning organization · dialogue · social capital Many consultants and organizations have recognized the commercial significance of organizational learning – and the notion of the ‘learning organization’ has been a central orienting point in this.

Two important things result from this. The learning society and the knowledge economy Conclusion Schön, D. Dropbox Forms: Receive files from your web site to your dropbox! Just follow the instructions below. If you're already a Jotform user, you can skip to step 2 and integrate your existing forms. 1.Create your Upload form Go to Jotform Form Builder and drag a File Upload field from the Form Tools menu to your workspace. If you wish to collect any other type of information, add the relevant fields from the tools menu. 2.Setup your Dropbox From the same page, Click Integrations toolbar under Setup & Embed Tab, from the wizard select Dropbox Forms from the Most Popular list. 3.Manage your Integration After giving JotForm permissions. 4.Share!

All that's left is to have your form on your web site. Our World Digitized: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly | MIT World. The Augmented Social Network. How To: Establish A Social Media Culture In Your Company | Penn. A strong social media culture is beneficial for any company. But for those who still need reasons: (1) An aggregated effort by the entire company can greatly increase your company’s online presence. This essentially translates to free publicity. (2) Being social media-ish, consumers tend to associate your company with words like ‘cool’, ‘fun’, ‘approachable’, ‘lighthearted’ and ‘friendly’.

Now who doesn’t like to do business with someone like that? (3) If implemented successfully, it keeps your company committed and better bonded as a team. Below are 5 ideas to help you achieve these benefits. 1. To be social media-ish, your company has to lead its people by example! Blog: Keep this open to all staff and allow them to write with few restrictions. Twitter & Facebook Page: Either the CEO or a dedicated social media person should take charge of the official accounts. 2. Try capturing random happenings in your company. Does Zappos look funky and friendly to you? 3. 4. 5. Social Media Search Tool | WhosTalkin? Samepoint Social Conversation Search | Social Mentions. Digital Textbooks. Social Network for Teachers. Why Social Media Curriculum is Critical in Schools - 140 Charact. I am presenting at The 140 Characters Conference in New York City on April 20th.

This event is the largest worldwide gathering of people interested in the effects of the real-time Internet on business, education, and “we” the people. Some of the other speakers include Ann Curry, NBC News (@AnnCurry), Chris Lehmann, Principal of the Science Leadership Academy, (@chrislehmann), Donny Deustch (@Donny_Deutsch), Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump), and MC Hammer (@MCHammer). I will be a part of the Twitter and Education panel and joined by @mbteach, @kjarret, @shellterrell with @parentella moderating. Specifically I'll be discussing: 1) Teaching Kids how to manage their Digital Footprint2) Why social media curriculum is critical in schools3) Technology usage to enhance collaboration and development In anticipation of the conference I'm writing about each topic. Why Social Media Curriculum is Critical in Schools The other important piece to this equation is educating parents, guardians, families.

Student Bloggers. The Bloggers' FAQ on Student Blogging addresses legal issues arising from student blogging. It focuses on blogging by high school (and middle school) students, but also contains information for college students. Do Public School Students Have Free Speech Rights under the First Amendment? Absolutely. Both minors and adults have First Amendment rights, and according to the Supreme Court, public school students don't "shed their constitutional right to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.

" See Tinker v. But I'm a Private School Student — What About Me? You also have First Amendment rights, but those rights only protect you from government censorship, not private censorship. Also keep in mind that even though your private school may have the right to enforce a stupid rule, that doesn't make it any less stupid. Can Public Schools Censor or Punish Students' On-Campus Speech? Yes, whether you're a minor or an adult, in high school or in college. Joyner v. However, in Hosty v. Beyond Social Networking: Building Toward Learning Communities - Viewpoint Beyond Social Networking: Building Toward Learning Communities Web 2.0 tools have critically elevated the social networking activity and skills of individuals. Not only are young people highly active in social networks, but older individuals are also showing a huge increase in their use of these tools.

The attraction of older age groups is, of course, social connection and community building among professional and casual peers and friends. The following graph of a Pew Internet study shows the various age groups and the increase of use. Much has been written recently about the impact of social networking tools in teaching and learning and how educators can build on the skills of their students in using these tools. What Social Networking Offers to Learning The most effective pedagogical approach using new technology is social constructivism, as it builds on social interaction and engagement, which is at the heart of Web 2.0 technology. 90+ Essential Social Media Resources. Now you've gone and done it. You've come across a list so enormous, so useful, and so awesome, our futile attempts to describe it have been lost in the tubes of cyberspace.

Teacher’s Guide To Social Media. Tools for EDU. 7 Fantastic Free Social Media Tools for Teachers. The possibilities for social media tools in the classroom are vast. In the hands of the right teacher, they can be used to engage students in creative ways, encourage collaboration and inspire discussion among even soft-spoken students. But we've already made our case for why teachers should consider using social media in their classrooms. What about the how? Even when people say they want to incorporate social media, they don't always know the best ways to do so. It's especially daunting when those efforts can affect the education of your students.

To help, we've collected seven of the the best classroom tools for incorporating social media into your lesson plans. EDU 2.0 is a lot like online course management systems Blackboard and Moodle, but with a couple of distinct advantages. The founder of software company The Mind Electric, who has roots in education, self-funded the development of EDU 2.0 in what the site describes as a "labor of love. " 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Emerging Top 100 Tools for Learning 2010. 25 Best Sites for Free Educational Videos. RefSeek's guide to the 25 best online resources for finding free educational videos. With the exception of BrainPOP and Cosmeo, all listed sites offer their extensive video libraries for free and without registration. Academic Earth Thousands of video lectures from the world's top scholars. academicearth.org Big Think Video interviews with 600+ thought leaders in a range of fields. bigthink.com Brightstorm Short-form online video lessons by professional educators.

Brightstorm.com CosmoLearning Aggregator of free, online video lessons and documentaries. cosmolearning.com Coursera Lectures taught by world-class professors and reinforced through interactive exercises. coursera.org EdX Courses designed specifically for interactive study via the web. edx.org Futures Channel High quality multimedia content ideal for use in the classroom. thefutureschannel.com Howcast Professional and user-generated how-to videos. www.howcast.com Internet Archive archive.org iTunes U Apple iTunes - Apple iTunes Software Khan Academy Hulu. Educational Benefits Of Social Networking Sites Uncovered.

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of Minnesota have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. The same study found that low-income students are in many ways just as technologically proficient as their counterparts, going against what results from previous studies have suggested. The study found that, of the students observed, 94 percent used the Internet, 82 percent go online at home and 77 percent had a profile on a social networking site. When asked what they learn from using social networking sites, the students listed technology skills as the top lesson, followed by creativity, being open to new or diverse views and communication skills. Data were collected over six months this year from students, ages 16 to 18, in thirteen urban high schools in the Midwest.

Web 2.0, Social Media in safety mode in education. Top 10 Social Media Blogs: The 2011 Winners! Social media is a big subject. If you’re looking for some reliable places to go for the best tips and social media tactics, look no further! Our second-annual contest generated more than 300 nominations. Our panel of social media experts carefully reviewed the nominees and finalists, analyzing the quality of their content, the frequency of posts and reader involvement (among other things). The following are the winners of Social Media Examiner’s Top 10 Social Media Blogs for 2011.

If you’re looking to master all that social media has to offer, these rich blogs need to be at the top of your reading list. Congratulations to the winners. Share the love: Feel free to post the above list on your blog (just reference this post). The badge of distinction: If you’re a winner, you can post the image you see here on your blog and please link back to this page. A special thanks to our judges! Do you frequent any of these blogs? About the Author, Michael Stelzner.

How to say stupid things about social media | Cory Doctorow | A woman checks Twitter on an iPhone Photograph: Sarah Lee Here are some suggested things to say if you want to sound like an idiot when you talk about social media: • It's inconsequential – most of the verbiage on Twitter, Facebook and the like is banal blather Yes, it certainly is. The reason for that is that most of it is "social grooming" – messages passed between friends and family members as a way of maintaining social cohesion.

The meaning of the messages isn't "u look h4wt dude" or "wat up wiv you dawg? " I don't call my parents in Canada and recount the latest additions to my daughter's vocabulary because they need to know that the kid can say "elephant" and "potty" now; I call them up to say, "all is well with your son and his family", and "you are in my heart", and "I love you". Criticizing the "banality" of Facebook conversation is as trite and ignorant as criticising people who talk about the weather.

Yes, people sometimes say consequential things on social media. "90-9-1" Rule for Participation Inequality: Lurkers vs. Contribu. Which Social Network Is Right For You? - Social Networks - Lifeh.