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This is a copy of the presentation titled: Heads Together – Lifelong learning for social change which was presented at the VAADA conference 2011. Heads Together is a social network for AOD /Harm reduction professionals to collaborate and share knowledge
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Withdrawal Services , Counselling , Forensic Services, Intensive Playgroup, Alcohol Community Rehabilitation &
Lifelong learning for social change.
Matt Gleeson, Senior Education and Training Officer, Moreland Hall
VAADA 2011
Formal Learning
•Training•Conferences•Supervision•Journals
Informal Learning
•Mentors•Colleagues•Clients•Network meetings•Mail Servers
Social media/networks simply expand our informal learning circle
We already use social networks to learn
Online social networks enhance this by:
Broadening our existing networks Providing us with a space to store knowledge Allowing just in time/or self directed
knowledge seeking within the network
A Ning social network for AOD / Harm Reduction workers. Currently more than 600 members Over 10,ooo visits Nearly 1, 500 unique visitors 24 different countries
• Featured Resource
• Blogs
• Groups
• Other resources
Educators groupStudent loungeStudents referred to Heads TogetherFeature resourcesProfessional Development/events calendarMost importantly a Community of
practice
Access
Credibility The credibility of information obtained
online is often disputed
Time Self directed learning online often not
viewed as a productive use of time
N = 87
Social networks are proving to be a valuable tool for many purposes: Collaboration Debate / discussions Sharing Networking Resources
= lifelong learning !
http://headstogether.ning.co
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