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
Informal Learning
•Training •Conferences •Supervision •Journals
•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
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Featured Resource
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Blogs
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Groups
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Other resources
Educators group
Student lounge
Students referred to Heads Together
Feature resources
Professional Development/events calendar
Most 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 !
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