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(More customer reviews)This is the fourth Jane Bozarth book that I've purchased so clearly I'm a fan. The writing is clear and to the point; well-researched and includes numerous personal examples. Most importantly this book is chock full of practical advice. Jane tackles Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, Wikis, and other tools discussing advantages and disavantages of each medium. I especially liked the many activities that she suggests. For example, in the general discussion on Blogs Jane lists at least a dozen different activities such as Case Studies, Debate, Scavenger Hunt, and Round Robin providing explanations of how each activity might work in a blog. As a trainer, I can't wait to to try some of these for myself. Even though the book is a compact 173 pages, I feel it could benefit from an index. Also, as is true of many other training books, this is a bit pricey at $35. Nevertheless, I'm certain that this book will be very useful for a trainer seeking to take advantage of Social Media. It is very timely and relevant.
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A how-to resource for incorporating social media into training
Whether you work in a traditional or virtual classroom, social media can broaden your reach and increase the impact of training. In Social Media for Trainers, e-learning and new media expert Jane Bozarth provides an overview of popular tools, including blogs, wikis, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, SlideShare, Flickr, and others. You'll learn to leverage each medium's unique features and applications to deliver training, facilitate discussions, and extend learning beyond the confines of a training event. This key resource offers a new set of powerful tools for augmenting and enhancing the value of your training.
PRAISE FOR SOCIAL MEDIA FOR TRAINERS
"Clear explanations and practical examples of the use of social media for learning, make this book essential reading for all workplace trainers."-Jane Hart, founder, Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies, and founding member of the Internet Time Alliance
"... a practical, intelligent book teaching trainers how to effectively utilize technology for real learning outcomes."-Karl Kapp, professor of Instructional Technology at Bloomsburg University and author of Learning in 3D and Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning
"Trainers who want to succeed in the new social learning world should read this book. Jane has made social media easy, practical, and simple to use."-Ray Jimenez, PhD, Chief Learning Architect, VignettesLearning.com
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