Blogs, Podcasts, Wikis

New tools to support eLearning, Communities of Practice, and Performance Support

Rick DarbyDirector of Learning TechnologyOrkin UniversityRollins, Inc.

Objectives What are blogs, podcasts and wikis?How they can create a blended learning strategy Importance of interactivity and networking with other users

But within this Context:Internet vs Intranetthe corporate environmental difference

Corporate Blog SurveyRaise your hand if your company has a corporate blog.

What is participation like on them? None . High

Key Parts of a BlogUpdateable, chronological storyEasy reader responseUploadable, shareable filesUpdate Notification

Blogsa website where entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronological order.

- Wikipedia

Internet Examples vs Intranet Examples

Podcasts a collection of digital media files which is distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players and personal computers.

- Wikipedia

Podcast: Internet Example vs Intranet Example

Wikisoftware that allows users to create, edit, and link web pages easily.

- Wikipedia

Wikis New Corporate FrontierInternet WikipediaWikiWikiWebMemory AlphaWikitravelWorld66Intranet ExamplesCiscoPolycomLifesizeTeliris

Discussion Points

Supporting Blended LearningWhat is a fully Blended Solution?

How Can These Tools Support Blended Learning?

What is the Importance of Collaboration in Learning?

Learning CurveCompetencetimeNoviceCompetentExpertTraining TechnologiesCollaboration TechnologiesAdapted from iXL presentations

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