This document discusses how networked learning through social media, blogs, and online communities can support professional development. It notes that major corporations and non-profits are increasingly using informal, networked learning approaches to promote skills sharing, innovation, and just-in-time problem solving. The presentation itinerary outlines how the session will review networked learning research, leverage personal learning networks, and discuss using MOOCs and online skills to support professional development. Attendees are invited to actively participate in the discussion.

1. TAPPING THE POWER OF
NETWORKED LEARNING
FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2. Abram Anders
Labovitz School of Business and Economics
University of Minnesota Duluth
http://www.d.umn.edu/~adanders/
adanders@d.umn.edu
Joe Moses
Department of Writing Studies
University of Minnesota
moses004@umn.edu

3. EMERGING TRENDS
Corporate leaders like IBM, GE, and
Nationwide are moving to patterns of
networked sharing and informal learning
to promote effectiveness, innovation, and
just-in-time problem solving.

4. EMERGING TRENDS
Blogs, social media, and networks of
practice are becoming integral to the
work of successful professionals and
organizational best practices.
Ardichvili, Alexandre. “Learning and Knowledge Sharing in Virtual
Communities of Practice: Motivators, Barriers, and Enablers.” Advances
in Developing Human Resources 10, no. 4 (June 5, 2008): 541–554.

5. NONPROFIT LEADERS
Nonprofits already lead in social media,
using the social web for marketing, event
promotion, and to build relationships with
stakeholders.
Barnes, Nora Ganim. “Social Media Usage Now Ubiquitous Among US
Top Charities, Ahead of All Other Sectors” UMass Dartmouth. University
of Massachusetts. Web. March 27, 2013.

6. NONPROFIT LEARNERS
Studies cite strong connections between
learning and mission performance;
organizations that capture and share
learning with staff and volunteers realize
faster skill development and more
effective direct service.
McHargue, Susan K.. “Learning for Performance in Nonprofit
Organizations,” Advances in Developing Human Resources Vol. 5, No. 2
May 2003 196-204.

7. NETWORKED LEARNING
Networked learning argues the creation
of connections between people,
information, and tools is a rich context of
both situated and informal learning
processes in support of capacities for
adaptability, creativity, and professional
growth.

8. NETWORKED LEARNING
Networked learning ...
• Builds on applications and services
that are readily available on the web
and that many professionals already
use
• Extends the value of social and
professional networking activity

9. NETWORKED LEARNING
Networked learning
• Supports the development of essential
21st century skills and digital literacies
• Leverages social interaction and
collective intelligence to make the
work we already do more productive
and available for more uses

10. PRESENTATION ITINERARY
1. Reviewing Networked Learning and
MOOCs Research
2. Leveraging Personal Learning
Networks (PLNs) for Professional
Success
3. Using MOOCs and Online Learning
Skills to Kickstart your Development

11. INTERACTION AND DISCUSSION
We invite your active participation: share
your questions, comments, resources,
and ideas. We will also pose several
questions to draw on our attendees
experiences and expertise.
Twitter Discussion: #mnnptech
Google Doc: http://z.umn.edu/mnnptech

12. JOIN US!
April 10th
See the
Conference
Site for more
details.