I recently did quite a bit of updating of the C4LPT Guide to Social Learning, so thought it was worth posting about it again here. Here's the contents list:

Upside Learning recently told me about the latest version of the UpsideLMS:

"UpsideLMS version 4.0 now comes with a framework that lets users access social tools from within the LMS in a secure environment for connecting to and sharing with fellow users.  Users can build profiles - the human face required for social interactions and an elaborate social network by adding individuals in the enterprise they interact with regularly as friends. Communities are a recurring theme in UpsideLMS, as we believe all the tools we provide aid the organization to build communities that are alive, constantly sharing knowledge and learning as a result.

"Extensive support for user micro-blogging to quickly connect users with their network of friends and followers through a series of short status messages about work and life. The constant feed of messages makes the LMS alive and alert. Integration with the Twitter micro-blogging services allows these networks to reach beyond the enterprise. An integrated wiki module that now allows individual users to create their own shared knowledge repositories. This feature plays a huge role in taking tacit knowledge in the enterprise and giving it a constantly updated but documented form. A similar purpose is met by the message board feature, with varied discussion threads taking knowledge from out in the wild and documenting it for repeated reference later in time. Individual users can also use the system to host their blogs, inviting comments and counter posts from across the enterprise. Users can also share photos and videos with friends and followers in the system.

"The social learning framework provides a unique way to capture the various types of knowledge that are prevalent in the enterprise. It goes beyond the conventional view of courseware, assignments and assessment. While doing so it still allows for enterprises to manage their training and learning efficiently."

Upside Learning

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Voki

Voki is a free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your blog, profile, and in email messages, as in the example below