How can Web 2.0 tools be successfully integrated in adult learning environments?
I have already explored how these tools can help me in my professional career. Now I would like to know how I could apply them in a real world setting beyond Professional Learning Networks (PLNs). How can I incorporate these type of platforms in an adult learning atmosphere?
I think most of us face that question as instructional designers. Our goal is to leverage learning technologies in order to foster learning experiences and dialogue. Currently I am interning in a large global corporation. They use a platform called Yammer. From what I can tell, this tool is essentially a social network that's entirely focused on the corporation. In order to join the Yammer network, an applicant must have a working email address from the company's domain.
However, should I and how do I include Yammer as part of my training? Should I create a learning group for a particular department? Should I host a chat with my learners as an addition to the training? Would they even participate?
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Hi Shiba Inu Owner,
ReplyDeleteI definitely think that Yammer should be part of the training. How forward think of the company to set up the platform, and definitely of you for giving it an authentic purpose!
The question should perhaps be not if but how...
How can you motivate trainees to extend their learning outside the classroom? How can you market the time justification?
Just providing the opportunity will not make it happen. Please tell us more about how trainees will use Yammer and your systematic plan for making it happen.
I have not been given the opportunity to extend my training on the Yammer platform yet. Right now I am supporting other instructional designers in their training. Currently, I am part of a group on Yammer for instructional designers within the company.
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