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Brian Solis, of PR 2.0, worked with Jesse Thomas to create the Social Media Conversation Prism. I’m interested in looking at this prism and thinking through how this applies to Learning.

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Brian says:

The conversation map is a living,
breathing representation of Social Media and will evolve as services
and conversation channels emerge, fuse, and dissipate.

If a conversation takes place online and you’re not there to hear or see it, did it actually happen?

Indeed. Conversations are taking place with or without you and this map
will help you visualize the potential extent and pervasiveness of the
online conversations that can impact and influence your business and
brand.

As a
communications or service professional, you’ll find yourself at the
center of the prism – whether you’re observing, listening or
participating. This visual map is the ideal complement to The Essential Guide to Social Media and the Social Media Manifesto, which will help you better understand how to listen and in turn, participate transparently, sincerely, and effectively.

As conversations are increasingly distributed,
everything begins with listening and observing. Doing so, will help you
identify exactly where relevant discussions are taking place, as well
as their scale and frequency. This dialog can be charted into a
targeted social map that’s unique to your brand.

So how does this apply to Learning? Obviously, every time we try something new, listen to something new, involve ourselves in something new, we Learn Something.  I think this sunflower of social media also helps us decide HOW we want to learn. Picking a petal that best appeals to our own learning style (or that of a majority of our students) and focusing on those tools can make a difference. HOW do we want to continue the conversation?

What are your thoughts on the Social Media Conversation Prism?

Cheers!
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   Lauran
   November 24th, 2008 at 12:05 am #

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