Social Learning Systems

Are We Multi-Tasking Our Way Into Zero Productivity? | Psychology Today

Acknowledging that multitasking requires more effort than remaining focused, what's an employee to do? How can you "shut it off" while accomplishing more in less amount of time? For instance, I recently attended an Intel luncheon about women and technology and as it became fascinating how people use technology around the globe, the hours of the work day are boundarylessness. So is geography.

via www.psychologytoday.com

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Social Learning Tools for the School Classroom

Please add contributions to Jane Hart's new category for ages 5-18.

Her directory is wonderful!

"Directory of Learning Tools called Social Learning Tools for the School Classroom - that is those tools and platforms particularly targeted at or useful for learners aged 5-18."

via janeknight.typepad.com

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BEAUTIFUL EVIDENCE: THE LIBRARY OF EDWARD TUFTE | Fine Art Auction | Search Results | Christie's

Beautiful Evidence: The Library of Edward Tufte

Infographic god Edward Tufte's personal library up for auction. Some awesome stuff

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The Collaborative Organization: How to Make Employee Networks Really Work - The Magazine - MIT Sloan Management Review

The Leading Question

How can companies build more collaborative and innovative organizations?

Findings

• Executives should analyze employee collaboration networks to discover how high-performing individuals and teams connect.
• Networks should be designed to optimize the flow of good ideas across function, distance and technical specialty.
• Network analysis can show where too much connectivity slows decision making.

via sloanreview.mit.edu

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34 case studies that prove social media ROI

Great summary of case studies...    
 
"Here are 34 of those 100 social media case studies.  These 34 case studies cover B2C, B2B, profit and non-profit areas.  They include businesses big and small.  They prove social media ROI based on:

• Sales
• Shorter Sales Cycles
• New Leads
• Improved company operations
• Innovations that resulted in a better way to do business

Conclusion: Significant results are proven to occur in social media where low out-of-pocket investments lead to high ROI’s when businesses: 1) Have a clear business strategy, 2) Aren’t afraid to jump in 3) Use their imagination to make the most out of social channels, customer engagement and brand relationship."

via barnraisersllc.com

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