e-Learning WK1

I found this cool site that is actually all about e-learning and where you can find it, how its used, and what it consists of.
http://www.elearning.b2bmediaco.com/ is a site that really allows you to throw yourself into what e-Learning is. It has articles all over the place and updated news, a magazine, events, and a lot more. After I found the site just browsing the net for examples of what social networking and e-Learning is, I found the article called, “Today’s Water Cooler” on the site: http://www.elearning.b2bmediaco.com/issues/jun-july/junjuly08_todayswatercooler.html

It’s odd how i had never heard the term “informal learning” before our first day in class with Wayne, and then when I read this article, in the first sentence it mentioned it. Anyways, the article talks about how social networking has changed the way employees, and companies as a whole operate. What use to take place in conference rooms with bundles of employees, or in the break room, or the water cooler is now taking place electronically. Although a lot of companies struggle with the thought of social networking, and how much it may cost, and if they can do it with where their company stands. They mainly just want quick, easy, profit. And sometimes they are subtle, but they are still there. But, there are many good things other than profit that come with social networking in the company. You have a better chance at recruiting the best of the best, you are more likely to find that rare employee that throws down more effort than normal. There are many many things that can benefit a workplace with social networking.

This article has tons of examples, and really does a good job of explaining what e-Learning, and social networking is. Take a look at it for yourself. I hope this site allows all of you guys to find something interesting about this topic.