Online social communities: how they can influence the spread and uptake of practice development

Social networks seem to have permeated every aspect of our lives: Facebook for friends and family, Linkedin for professional relationships, forums and chat rooms for our interests and hobbies. While some may sco at the idea of having hundreds of friends most of whom have never been met in person the...

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Published in:International practice development journal 2015-11, Vol.5 (2), p.1-4
Main Author: Henry, Joe
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Best Practices
Community Relations
Educational Environment
Educational Technology
Instructional Materials
Job Skills
Libraries
Nursing
Periodicals
Professional relationships
Social Media
Social networks
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Summary:Social networks seem to have permeated every aspect of our lives: Facebook for friends and family, Linkedin for professional relationships, forums and chat rooms for our interests and hobbies. While some may sco at the idea of having hundreds of friends most of whom have never been met in person there is no doubt that social networks have changed the way we behave in terms of sharing our thoughts and experiences.
ISSN:2046-9292
2046-9292
DOI:10.19043/ipdj.52.011