the real value of e-learning

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The Drive Behind Everything

Feb 2010 A sociology professor in East Stroudsburg University, Pennsylvania, has been suspended after writing on Facebook:

“had a good day today, DIDN'T want to kill even one student :‐). Now Friday was a different story.”

Aug 2010 Massachusetts high school teacher asked to resign after updating her status on Facebook:

“I'm so not looking forward to another year at Cohasset Schools,”



It’s not just for the teenagers.


Facts about Social Media 2010

In a sample survey of 2884 people across 14 countries, people have about 195 friends on an average.

If Facebook were a country, it would be the world’s 3rd largest country.

Average user creates 90 pieces of content each month

The age group for 60% of bloggers is 18‐44 years.More than half of all bloggers are married and/or parents.

4.4% editors of Wikipedia’s are PhD’s, 19% of the editors hold Master degrees.

Sources: Online sample survey of 2,884 consumers spread over 14 countries between the age of 18 to 55 years old by Online Media Gazette.Statistics from Technorati’s State of the Blogosphere 2009.


Source: O’Reilly Research Aug 2009


“10 Ways to Learn in 2010” ‐ theelearningcoach.com1. Learn through Visual Search Engines


A good listener is not only popular everywhere,but after a while he gets to know something.

‐Wilson Mizner


10 Social Media Tools For Learning‐ theelearningcoach.com


The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn.

‐ Sir John Lubbock


Let all of them play … you’ll get something even better Let one of them talk … you’ll get rounds of interactive discussionsLet them find the “Self” with the help of Social Media


When our heart chooses its own song,our voice rings true, clear and strong.

‐ Robin Kent

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oxytocin — a hormone produced in the brain — stimulates feelings of trust and security, reduces anxiety levels

Dr. Paul J. Zak’s “neuroeconomics” researchoxytocin levels spiked 13.2% within 10 minutes from observation period to tweeting


Social Media ConnectsAdministrationMade efficient with IT Solutions

TeachingEnhanced by Digital Devices

CollaborationImproved by Internet Technology

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