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Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies on Facebook
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What is Elgg?
Elgg is a FREE, open source social engine to create social environments. It is more than just social networking but includes social bookmarking, blogging, wikis, RSS feeds, micro-blogging and more - all in one platform. Elgg allows individuals to create, organise and manage their own personal resources and contacts using a variety of social media tools, as well as work with others - co-creating and sharing content and resources - in groups. Why Elgg? Too many different social media tools in use are causing confusion amongst users! Although some people can cope with large number of tools; others are overwhelmed by all this. Using Elgg in organisations means, :
As Elgg supports the creation of a number of different groups to which members can belong, it is most appropriate where the emphasis is on collaborative working and social learning. It can therefore be used in the following ways
How does Elgg compare with Facebook and Ning? Why use Elgg for your social learning environment. See our Comparison of Facebook, Ning and Elgg Experience Elgg
We use Elgg to power our own social learning environment: SoLEARN. Find out more here. Consultancy Services |
Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies on Facebook
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