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This blog is our endeavor to publish both what we are doing and thoughts along the way. We’re not very good at keep it up, but have good intentions!
2016 BEtreat Slovenia
This might be what you call slow blogging! BEtreat Slovenia was a first. It was the first time we held a BEtreat workshop in Europe. And it was the first time we did one in an institution - rather than in an informal setting. We were a little apprehensive but the CEF...
Etienne receives an Honorary PhD from Open University
In September 2016, I received an honorary PhD from the Open University in the UK. In the photo above, I am standing with OU Professor Mark Fenton-O'Creevy who presented me at the ceremony. Here is the text of my remarks: Professor Kelley, distinguished guests,...
Say boo to collaboration and sharing
Partly out of a sense of drama and partly to make a point I sometimes find myself being dismissive of "collaboration" and "sharing knowledge". This is why. First, social learning is first and foremost about - well - learning. Learning as a social enterprise. Say,...
Social learning leadership
Social learning leaders embody certain paradoxes. Big picture – small picture, upbeat – reflective. There are ten types of leadership characteristics we’ve observed so far.
Blending online and face-to-face
Blending online and face-to-face participation in a workshop. What are some of the innovations we tried this year?
BEtreat early-bird deadline: April 30
The early-bird deadline for BEtreat workshops in California is coming up - April 30. Register soon if you're coming. Meantime, check out our first play with Adobe Voice - a great app for story telling, in this case the story of BEtreat. A lot of fun!
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