Tag Archives: Formal Spaces

All About Power

Posted on October 13, 2022 by julianstodd

One of the central features of the Social Age is a rebalancing of power, held into a shift towards more multi dimensional landscapes of power. In general, we see that the individual, with Social Authority, held within community, can find … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Tension

Posted on December 6, 2016 by julianstodd

There are two aspects of an organisation: the ‘Formal‘ dimension, those things that are visible, codified into hierarchy, system, process, assets and infrastructure, and the ‘Social’ dimension, which is about communities, reputation, Social Authority and Social Leadership, co-creation and trust. … Continue reading →

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The Loci of Engagement

Posted on July 24, 2015 by julianstodd

I’ve talked to Cath about this before: does she describe herself as a musician, or something else? She doesn’t really earn her living from it, although it’s what her life is all about. Do i describe myself as a writer? … Continue reading →

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Linking formal and social authority in Social Leadership

Posted on April 3, 2014 by julianstodd

Social leaders operate across both formal and social spaces: this is what gives the model it’s authority, the fact that it recognises the evolving environment of work and the convergence of these two spaces. I was talking to a few … Continue reading →

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Playing with learning: a very sociable model

Posted on April 4, 2013 by julianstodd

A conversation on Twitter this morning has made me think about play. Playing is all about learning: it can be a solitary activity or done with friends, it can be done in dedicated ‘formally‘ defined play spaces, or it can … Continue reading →

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Mobile Learning: day three – what do we mean by ‘mobile’?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by julianstodd

Work is progressing this week on my new book on ‘mobile learning’. I’m sharing some sections as they are completed. Yesterday, we looked at augmented reality, today, part of the introduction, exploring what we mean by ‘mobile’. What do we … Continue reading →

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Using multiple channels of communication in learning. A rich mix of media in formal and informal spaces.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by julianstodd

Yesterday, i presented a webinar on mobile strategy. As i was doing it, people were using the chat forum that’s built in to ask questions. We were also using a private chat channel to ensure we kept on time and … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, E-Learning, Engagement, Experience, Formal Spaces, Informal Spaces, Instructional Design, Learning, Learning Design, Micro Blogging, Reflection, Social Learning, Social Media, Twitiquette, Twitter, Twittersphere | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Freedom of speech. Who controls what you say in online learning environments?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by julianstodd

I was somewhat taken by surprise this morning by an article on the radio about the discussion of regulation around blogs. There is an active debate in the media about regulation at the moment, with both the printed press and … Continue reading →

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Working nine to five? How the notions of work and play have ceased to apply in a networked world.

Posted on October 17, 2011 by julianstodd

My office is wherever i’m sat these days. On the train, at home, in a building called ‘work’, on site with clients, occasionally on a plane or (as regular readers know) in many coffee shops. Both geographical and temporal boundaries … Continue reading →

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Social learning in the formal space. Combining technology with desire.

Posted on September 22, 2011 by julianstodd

We tend to be highly engaged with social media in social spaces. They have a narrative, stream of consciousness feeling to them, often more reportage than considered opinion. The act of authoring and creation is every bit as important as … Continue reading →

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