blogs, wikis, podcasts, social bookmarking and others â?? Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) refer to the aggregation of single-functionality tools which enable learners greater control over their own learning experience. Instead of centralized, instructor-controlled learning, PLEs are distributed, social and learner-centric. few definitions: "A Personal Learning Environment (PLE) is a collection of free, distributed, web-based tools, usually centred around a blog, linked together and aggregating content using RSS feeds and simple HTML scripts." Overview. MORE >>

If you see social media as primarily a more simple and efficient way for the usual experts to be able to share their opinions and content, then youre missing the point of the revolution. October 04, 2008 in Blogging , knowledge sharing , learning , professional development | Permalink. |. One of the big questions Im frequently asked about using social media is whether or not the tools "work." software that links to networking site (e.g. heard the same thing from the Gen Y folks at my Social Media Game workshop). September 30, 2008 | Permalink. |. MORE >>

This article has been compiled after tracking recent conversations in the blogosphere and following social bookmarks. Towards a Definition The following definition is intended to introduce the general nature of PLEs: a Personal Learning Environment is a facility for an individual to access, aggregate, configure and manipulate digital artefacts of their ongoing learning experiences. PLEs are meant to simplify managing these artefacts, creating meaning through aggregation, linking and metadata tagging (eg comments, keywords). services like social bookmarking or photo sharing. MORE >>

The old model, which we pursued from 1994-2004, is focused on content and collection. -- the acquisition, organization & aggregation, storage and dissemination of content under organization-wide taxonomies using customized tools and containers, just-in-case it might be reusable. Know-Who Canvassing & Connection: Use social network analysis (mapping or interviewing) to identify the de facto networks of expertise and trust in the organization. · Social Networking. Social Software Group. Guerilla News Network. November 2005. MORE >>

Web Strategy by Jeremiah Owyang Home About Speaking Research Media Contact Subscribe via RSS Connect with Jeremiah: twitter friendfeed linkedin flickr technorati Connect with Jeremiah on twitter A few years ago, critics said Blogging was a fad. The Techcrunch acquisition dispels those myths 2 days ago « People on the Move in the Social Business Industry: Sept 21, 2010 Upcoming Research Teaser: What do Employers Want in a Corporate Social Media Strategist? Social Sign On is a subset of Social CRM’s 5Ms, read the report to understand the greater strategy required. MORE >>