A must see/read work by Ilona Buchem:
"The five stages of community development and their developmental tensions are: - Potential: Discover/Imagine: Communities evolve organically toward their potential but at the same time they have to imagine and plan their development.
Top 20 most influential tweeters in learning technology
"Over 700 marketing people working in learning technology, HR or the L&D industry were asked to vote for the tweeters they think influence them most. The resulting list below is the 20 most influential tweeters as chosen by the marketing community we invited to take part."
Proudly #6 . Thank you ALL for your support.
http://nowcomms.com/2012/03/were-on-the-hunt-for-webucations-most-influential-tweeters 
Alastair Creelman remind us the e-Learning definition from Albert Sangrà, Dimitrios Vlachopoulos, and Nati Cabrera (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain) in http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1161/2185
"E-learning is an approach to teaching and learning, representing all or part of the educational model applied, that is based on the use of electronic media and devices as tools for improving access to training, communication and interaction and that facilitates the adoption of new ways of understanding and developing learning." By Patricia Fidalgo & Joan Thormann
Abstract:
The most productive learning experience for students whether online or in face-to-face classes can often be the interaction among students and with an instructor. Online teaching and Social Network Analysis (SNA) offer the opportunity to examine intellectual social networking and strategies that promotes student interaction which can enhance learning. By MartinWeller
Abstract: The nature of openness in education has transformed from just relating to open access to encompass a wide range of interpretations. This paper explores the concept of an 'open scholar' whose practice is shaped by digital and networked technologies. It is argued that openness represents an effective working method in this environment, and that creativity plays a key role in realising this. The relationship between creativity and open educational resources is outlined to demonstrate that there is a positive feedback loop between the two processes. |
E-Learning: Didactical Recommendations and Quality Assurance - An Overview
An e-Learning overview by the Euroleague for Life Sciences - Quality Assurance Support Team & eLearning Support Team
Some great conclusions by Tony Bates "- we know how to teach well online; follow best practice
Lastly, in all the institutions I went to the audience in general agreed that:
There are clear signs though that the revolution is beginning to happen: vive la révolution!"
The Facebook group has the potential to be used as an LMS. It has pedagogical, social and technological affordances, which allow putting up announcements, sharing ideas and resources, and implementing online discussions. Using the Facebook group as an LMS, however, has certain constraints. It does not support other format files to be uploaded directly, and the discussion is not organized in a meaningful structure. Via Nik Peachey 
Book by eLearning Guild
"Instructional Design (ID) is — or at least should be — the foundation for effective eLearning. Whether you are new to ID or have been designing eLearning for a while, it’s easy to get stuck in certain ways of doing things. That’s when you need some new ideas! This complimentary eBook draws on the ideas and experience of 14 ID experts who are leading sessions that are part of The eLearning Guild’s May 2012 Online Forum on “eLearning Instructional Design: Advanced and Breakthrough Techniques.” These tips, which will enhance the way you design eLearning, are organized into four general categories: - Research |
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