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Found this older post on Twitter-as-training-tool and thought I’d reshare it.

By now, most of us a thing or two about Twitter. It is a free social networking tool where users submit updates, called “tweets,” about what they are doing at the moment. These text-based tweets cannot exceed 140 characters. If you do a quick search on Twitter, many brand name companies use it as another way to connect and communicate with customers, partners, analysts and employees.

Updates are displayed on the user’s profile page and delivered to other users who have signed up to receive them. Senders can restrict delivery to those in their circle of “friends and followers.” Users can receive updates via the Twitter website, SMS text, RSS, or through any ever-growing number of applications such as Twirl and Facebook for mobile devices.

Can Twitter be used for training & development? A few ways to consider:

Provide real-time nuggets of learning
Even faster and more digestible than rapid e-learning, Twitter tweets could be used to distribute real-time/just-in-time nuggets of information as needed. Consider a Twitter network of geographically dispersed sales people who can instantly and constantly share competitive information and insights AS THEY OCCUR IN THE FIELD. Articles, news items, YouTube videos…almost anything can be shared instantly (and easily using the “shorten URL” feature).

Follow-up/archive method
Twitter is a great tool for communicating and asking questions on conference calls and webcasts. Another benefit: using Twitter enables you to keep a record of the questions and comments in a format not unlike a chat or blog post.

Reinforcement & reminders related to processes, policies and procedures
Twitter can be used to reinforce new content because it allows you to send and see quick snippets of information… ideal for sending out reminders, how-to’s, examples and clarifications… all important when it comes to maintaining consistency related to new processes, policies and procedures.

BTW, follow eCornell on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ecornell_online.

eCornell invites you to participate in a complimentary webinar presented in partnership with Training Industry:

Learning Technologies: Transforming Your Workforce
presented Connie Malamed, publisher of “The E-Learning Coach” blog
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
1:00pm Eastern/10:00am Pacific
Register www.ecornell.com/jan17

Can’t make it? You can still register and receive a post-event email with instructions on how to access the session recording and presentation slides. Or download the whitepaper Best Practices in Employee
Development.

In this 1-hour webinar, Connie Malamed, publisher of the popular blogazine “The E-Learning Coach,” will highlight current and upcoming technology trends in workplace learning , such as personal learning environments, social media learning and augmented reality. She will spotlight trends that have the potential to provide more meaningful and relevant learning experiences to your workforce. This webinar will help your organization–from executives and managers to IT departments and training professionals–prepare for future generations of independent and active learners.

In this interactive web session we’ll show you how:

• Organizations are using new technologies.
• The role of training departments is changing.
• Changes in culture and technology are transforming workplace learning.
• Employees can benefit from new learning technologies.
• Emerging learning technologies fit into your organization’s business strategy.

We hope you can join us for this educational event.

The Team @ eCornell

eCornell was a triple threat at the 2010 Best of E-Learning! Awards hosted by E-Learning! magazine, winning in all three categories it was nominated:

• Best Leadership Development Program
  (eCornell’s Leadership & Strategic Management Suite)
• Best Soft Skills Training Content
  (eCornell’s HR Management Suite)
• Best LMS Content Provider
  (eCornell’s Enterprise Platform)

The winners in 20 categories of the “Best of E-Learning!” Reader’s Choice awards were announced at the virtual E-Learning! Summit on November 4 and will appear in the December 2010 issues of E-Learning! magazine and Government E-Learning! magazine.

eCornell repeated as “Best Leadership Development Program,” the category it won at the 2009 awards program.

“The Best of E-Learning! Awards program is the only reader’s choice awards in the market,” said Chris Proulx, CEO of eCornell. “The program is unique because it allows the buyers and users of the many products and services in our industry to provide first-hand input about their usefulness and overall impact on training operations. It’s an important measure within our industry, and we’re proud and grateful that so many of our satisfied customers voted for eCornell.”

More than 1,700 readers nominated and voted for products and solutions via E-Learning! magazine’s online ballot. All ballots were cast between August 1 and September 30, 2010. Each ballot was reviewed and validated by the editorial team.

More information at:
http://www.ecornell.com/press-releases/ecornell-wins-3-of-3-at-2010-best-of-e-learning-awards/

eCornell will be hosting four live webinars during the months of May and
June. Each session is scheduled to last 60 minutes and there is no cost
to register and participate.

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Unleashing Your Potential with Commitment-Based Management

May 19, 2010 @ 2:00pm EDT

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June 16, 2010 @ 2:00pm EDT

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