Posts Tagged ‘network’

5 Free Online Visual Dictionary and Thesaurus Applications

12 Oct 2011 at 19:04

enzofsilva

free, languages, learning, open source, Technology, WebApps

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Sometimes, when I need some inspiration and ideas for words to use in a project, I take the visual route and consult a “visual thesaurus”. These handy Web applications can help you quickly find new words for a concept you’re working with, visualize its relationship with other words, and, of course, amplify your vocabulary and [...]

Using LinkedIn to Find a Job

11 Sep 2009 at 06:36

enzofsilva

social media, Technology

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[en] There are many interesting ways to use the LinkedIN network to your advantage. Here are some quick tipsl: Keep your info and “resumè” up to date Join networks in which you already have connections Join networks in your area of interest and expertise (well, this one is obvious) Add friends and colleagues you have [...]

A NetGener Workforce – Understanding How They Learn and What They Expect

22 Aug 2008 at 13:59

enzofsilva

eLearning 2.0

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I recently had the joy of participating of the Learning Innovation Network conference initiated by the Human Capital Institute which had its first gathering hosted by Sun Microsystems in Santa Clara, CA. A few week ago, Jeanne Meister invited me to speak again, this time during a Webcast the HCI was promoting. It was, again, [...]

Facebook is the Fastest-Growing Social Network

12 Aug 2008 at 20:26

enzofsilva

eLearning 2.0

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Very interesting post on TechCrunch based on Comscore data that show the growth rate of Facebook and other social networks. Facebook being the winner in this race. What about Learning? If we want to reach learners where they are we need to, of course, know where they are and also start developing to these platforms.  Real [...]

Social Media Assessment and Learner Progress Tracking

29 May 2008 at 17:44

enzofsilva

eLearning 2.0

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Something that has bothered me is that, while the adoption of social media (Web 2.0 tools like blogs, wikis, social networks and so on) depends on a paradigm shift and require a new way of thinking “learning”, how can we assess learner progress in a modality of tools in which user-generated content can be so [...]

Open Source Social Network Engines

10 May 2008 at 01:39

enzofsilva

eLearning 2.0, open source, social media, Web 2.0

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No-one is impressed with the words “social networking” anymore. We used to have to explain to new comers what “Myspace” or Facebook implied. Now everyone can have their own social networks online with relatively no cost using open source solutions that I think deserve some attention: 1- www.elgg.org -> free and open source initiative. Very [...]