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Interesting Uses of Technology: Virtual Libraries in Second Life

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These virtual libraries are meant to support different aspects of student learning, making the aggregate and perhaps distributed content of a physical library more accessible. "Second Life libraries are examples of immersive learning environments ," explained Dr. Hill. Success in Second Life.

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What Makes Social Learning so Interesting?

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​. What Makes Social Learning so Interesting? A Comprehensive Examination of Social Media in Our Learning Programs. Not too long ago, connections were forged outside of technological communications and maintained via sheer will. In modern times, there is not a day that goes by in which I forego attempting to learn from my peers.

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Learning and Development: The Presidential Debate Edition

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This projection is set to grow throughout at least the next two presidential terms, and I for one would like to help educate potential users on all of the great features of which they can be getting out of their learning environments. And what are the technological security features in place? How is it cooled?

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xAPI – What it can mean for your learning Program

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In the Learning and Development industry a very buzzworthy topic is xAPI (xAPI is also known as Tin Can API or the Experience API in case you have heard or read additional posts elsewhere, it will herein be referred to solely as xAPI within this blog post). References. "Tin ” Why is this important? In Conclusion.

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Why we need Learning Management Systems

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Have you found yourself fighting your way through the learning and development market without a guide? All the content in the world cannot save you from the harsh reality that an LMS is designed to mitigate. No more guessing at the effectiveness of content, receive live feedback about the quality of your organization’s learnings.