by Team BE | Jan 1, 2012 | All entries, Definitions, FAQ's, Theory
We see it as our mission to develop a theory and practice of social learning – for individuals, communities, organizations, and society more generally. So this concept is fundamental for us. Etienne’s work on social learning theory places learning at the...
by Team BE | Dec 29, 2011 | All entries, FAQ's, Resources, Social media
Are the new “web 2.0” technologies relevant? Technology has always been relevant to communities to help members connect across time and space and share relevant resources. Web 2.0 technologies are often associated with new, more “horizontal” ways to...
by Team BE | Dec 29, 2011 | All entries, FAQ's, Resources, Social media
Do communities use tools like “Second Life” for their activities? Avatar-based web worlds (e.g., Second Life). Some communities have meeting areas on avatar-based sites. It allows them to have more of a sense of shared space even when they cannot be...
by Team BE | Dec 29, 2011 | All entries, FAQ's, Resources, Social media
What use are media-sharing sites for communities? Some communities open accounts on media-sharing sites, such as Flickr for sharing photos, so that members can share photos, videos, and maps. This provides a simple way to document community events or to collect...
by Team BE | Dec 29, 2011 | All entries, FAQ's, Resources, Social media
Are Facebook, Linked-In, or Goggle+ tools for communities? Networking websites, such as Facebook, Linked-In, or Google+, offer quick, simple, and cheap ways for communities to open spaces for interaction. While the sites may not offer all the features that communities...
by Team BE | Dec 29, 2011 | All entries, FAQ's, Resources, Social media
Should a community be “tweeting”? Micro-blogging, using a tool such as Twitter or Yammer, has become a very popular way for some communities to stay connected. It is used in a variety of different ways, including to: Stay connected. Micro-blogging allows...
