Comments on: Using Social Networks To Support Training And Competencies http://tier1.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/using-social-networks-to-support-training-and-competencies/ Fueling Performance with Knowledge Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:46:00 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Theresa Scates http://tier1.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/using-social-networks-to-support-training-and-competencies/#comment-156 Theresa Scates Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:54:33 +0000 http://tier1.wordpress.com/?p=50#comment-156 Having recently researched instructional strategies and best practices for distance learning, it became glaringly apparent to me that the best eLearning courses are rich with content, individual interactions in the way of activities, practice activitieties and assessments, but are missing an important integration of learning theory involving student to student and student to instructor interactions and collaboration. Social networking tools present an exciting and effective way to create dynamic Communities of Learning from somewhat static eLearning courses. Instructional designers have an exciting opportunity to integrate learning theory and knowledge sharing/building with tools such as wikis, blogs, and Facebook, and Instant Messaging. Let's get started! Having recently researched instructional strategies and best practices for distance learning, it became glaringly apparent to me that the best eLearning courses are rich with content, individual interactions in the way of activities, practice activitieties and assessments, but are missing an important integration of learning theory involving student to student and student to instructor interactions and collaboration.

Social networking tools present an exciting and effective way to create dynamic Communities of Learning from somewhat static eLearning courses. Instructional designers have an exciting opportunity to integrate learning theory and knowledge sharing/building with tools such as wikis, blogs, and Facebook, and Instant Messaging. Let’s get started!

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