tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post3067949510200208015..comments2024-03-27T21:10:10.606-07:00Comments on eLearning Technology: LinkedIn Guide for Knowledge WorkersTony Karrerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-56991148132502762072009-07-09T06:00:21.582-07:002009-07-09T06:00:21.582-07:00This rocks!!! I am sharing this with all my stude...This rocks!!! I am sharing this with all my students!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00815239887747838141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-27367867141168810762009-07-07T12:33:46.931-07:002009-07-07T12:33:46.931-07:00For my interests, I am looking for a smaller more ...For my interests, I am looking for a smaller more provincial market for expertise. What works in NYC or even Chicago or San Francisco, does not work in a more provincial smaller town in Upstate NY. Many of the companies in this region are resistant to change and the infrastructure is not as advanced (there are areas nearby without internet access or mobile technology access). <br /><br />One of the limits of LinkedIn, I find, is the limits to your network. It takes a lot of work to expand it when there might be a more efficient way (such as online training venues) to create a network.V Yonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910904367068063554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-48117108987530053942009-07-07T08:58:10.345-07:002009-07-07T08:58:10.345-07:00Virginia - I use it with Firefox all the time. It...Virginia - I use it with Firefox all the time. It used to have issues, but I don't see much anymore.<br /><br />Curious that you get lots of hits in NY. It will likely depend on your network. You can always do a geography search. Most often I don't care where I find someone to have a conversation.Tony Karrerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-44958670875042358572009-07-07T08:49:30.829-07:002009-07-07T08:49:30.829-07:00I have had some technical problems with linked in,...I have had some technical problems with linked in, specifically that it does not work in Firefox. When I brought this to the attention of the site, they told me to use Internet explorer. As a result, if I want to access LinkedIn, I have to leave my preferred web browser which is time consuming. As a result, I use it sparingly. <br /><br />In addition, I don't find that it addresses the needs for academics or my geographic region. When I do searches, I often come up with results for the New York City area which is very different from the area where I currently live or work. As a result, I find it has limited uses.V Yonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910904367068063554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-86399008085457222352009-07-06T14:49:40.224-07:002009-07-06T14:49:40.224-07:00Jeff - good videos. I've not gone to using Li...Jeff - good videos. I've not gone to using LinkedIn as a CRM in that it doesn't link with email. Rather I use the Outlook plug-in to be able to view profiles easily. But definitely worth seeing those tips.<br /><br />John - Good question on searching groups' discussions. <br /><br />I agree that the list is big. I've highlighted one post/movie to get you started, but the reality is that it will somewhat depend on what you are doing and what stage you are at. <br /><br />If you have thoughts on how to do a text summary of the video that doesn't involve a bunch of screen captures, I'm all ears. The challenge is that it takes a while (more than capture time) to make all the screen captures.Tony Karrerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-61725859383839800742009-07-06T14:14:31.974-07:002009-07-06T14:14:31.974-07:00I am an active LinkedIn user. I'm sure that th...I am an active LinkedIn user. I'm sure that there is a lot to learn that I don't know. There are also things I don't know that I'd like to (such as how to search simultaneously the discussions of all groups to which I belong).<br /><br />But Tony, your list was way too big. I think a LinkedIn novice might be put off by the extent of the resource you posted and then by clicking on one link, as I did, and finding it to be a page full of links! My initial thoughs was "I can never read all of this!" I suspect that at least some of those who are not information junkies or computer hardcores (I'm surely the latter) will be put off by the magnitude of the list.<br /><br />So,how about identifying a good starting point? Two or three sites where one could really see the <i>benefits</i> of LinkedIn, not just the features would be great. I mean, even your Basics section has 16 links. It's a great resource, pleae don't misunderstand, and I'm sure over time I will look at more of the sites. But hilighting a few would really help.<br /><br />Now, is it just me or do others prefer at least a text summary of a video? I try to play videos faster than real time (much like I listen to audio, when I can) but not all web videos are set up for that or allow downloading. It is so hard to sit through a normal speed video most of the time. This is true of many how-to videos, especially. I have watched videos all the way through at normal speed if, to at least some extent, the speaker is the message (or the speaker's nuances are the message). For example, I recently re-watched a Thiagi video for almost two hours at normal speed.<br /><br />OK. I'll shut up now.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719394461984895842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-69454725124855983212009-07-06T11:16:36.613-07:002009-07-06T11:16:36.613-07:00To answer your questions:
I use LinkedIn and I am...To answer your questions:<br /><br />I use LinkedIn and I am an active user. As far as value, I get a lot of value from participating in e-learning groups. I find there is a lot of quality discussion and "knowledge sharing" in many of the groups. I have also found some valuable and helpful network connections too. At times I have been able to share resources and advice along with receiving the same.<br /><br />In regards to LinkedIn Resources, here is a link to my "LinkedIn Power Tips" page - http://www.minutebio.com/LI/PowerTips.htm<br /><br />It includes using LinkedIn as a CRM, customizing profiles in addition to a few others. FYI: These tips are interactive Captivate sims.Jeff Goldmanhttp://www.minutebio.com/blognoreply@blogger.com