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Introduction to social technologies
'So how do these technologies differ from early web technologies. The following table highlights the main difference between early web technologies (aka Web 1.0) and social technologies (aka Web 2.0)'
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From e-learning to social learnng
'However with the emergence of new, social technologies (aka Web 2.0) technologies we are now seeing a new phase of E-Learning, known as E-Learning 2.0, which supports a more social and collaborative approach to learning, so it is also known as Social Learning.'
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Social media in learning
'When many people think about "learning", they think about courses, workshops, online courses, etc - in other words formal learning. However, in recent years it has become common practice to describe learning as being either "formal" or "informal". What is the difference between the two?'
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Social media: the best and worst of 2009 | Blog | Econsultancy
'However, with just as many companies jumping on the proverbial bandwagon (in an arguably over-hyped space), it’s clear that some brands still “just do not get it".
Here we look back at some of the best (and worst) examples of social media in 2009.' -
Streams, Walls, and Feeds: Distributing Content Through Social Networks and RSS (Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox)
"Users like the simplicity of messages that pass into oblivion over time, but were frequently frustrated by unscannable writing, overly frequent postings, and their inability to locate companies on social networks."
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The Digital Narrative - Find your story
Amazing new media narratives, news about teaching digital story writing and much more
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Social Media in 2009: Our Predictions and Desires - ReadWriteWeb
'For the entrepreneurs still looking to get our attention with the latest social media toys, their pitch may no longer be "come try this, it's new," but instead, "come try this, it helps." Because if there's anything we learned from 2008, it's that social media overload is not sustainable."
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5 Meta Trends Shaping 2009 Social Media Predictions | ChrisKenton.com
"What’s driving social media today, and how does that help us better understand the direction we’re headed? I see five meta trends that are worth noting..."
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Social Media Glossary | Using social media to guide and help you connect to social networks: Twitter, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, YouTube using social media
The A to Z glossary of common social media terms.
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NextMark: Social Media Cheat Sheet
"This is not intended to be a comprehensive list since there are hundreds of social networking sites that may not be as effective for business. It is also important to note that the services listed below are most recognized in U.S. and may not be the top choices internationally."
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Nonprofits That Adopt Social Media Share One Characteristic: Vertigo Tolerance
'The leaders of the nonprofits that can embrace social media can tolerate vertigo. Another way to put this is: the c-suite is comfortable with discomfort. Openness and transparency are hallmarks of the networked mindset and a successful social meda strategy. '
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Jane's E-Learning Pick of the Day: Social Media In Learning: Blog post update
daily pick of an item of "e-learning interest selected by Jane Hart of the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies"
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TrendsSpotting Presents “Influencers’ Predictions” slides collection. Issue 1 - Social Media Trends 2009
"Trends and Predictions as presented by influencers and experts in different consumer fields" --Social Media
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destinationCRM.com: Social Media: The Five-Year Forecast
'The distinction between traditional and innovative marketing will become significantly more pronounced as the socially driven online communities continue to gain momentum, according to a Forrester Research report released today. "The Future of the Social Web," by Jeremiah Owyang, a Forrester senior analyst, examines the monumental changes that have shaped -- and will continue to impact -- how consumers engage with each other. '
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Happy Information Overload Awareness Day! Here's Some TIps for Reducing It!
"The purpose is to call attention to the problem of Information Overload, how it impacts both individuals and organizations, and what can be done to lessen its impact."
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14 Tools of Highly Effective Twitter Users - Kenny Hyder
"collection of the 14 best tools available to help you manage and maximize twitter"
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About the New Media Index | Project for Excellence in Journalism (PEJ)
"The New Media Index is a weekly report that captures the leading commentary of blogs and social media sites focused on news and compares those subjects to that of the mainstream press."
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100+ More Wiki Tools and Resources
By Cameron Chapman. "Wiki engines are some of the most versatile platforms for creating websites out there. MediaWiki (the engine that powers Wikipedia) is probably the most widely used, but there are literally hundreds of other wiki engines. We previousl
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Are We Ready to Use Wikipedia to Teach Writing?
"One of the foremost problems in teaching writing in the college classroom is helping students gain a more profound concept of audience. Trained for years to write answers to short questions in text books, while writing fewer and fewer essays in high scho
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