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~ Accessibility (anytime, anywhere) ~ As a learner, if you are “following” an SME on a social learning tool like Twitter, this type of platform may be very beneficial to you. ~ For BakerCorp, a Blackberry application would be a good platform for information sharing ~ Breaks down silos! ~ Informal environment helps learners to feel more comfortable to participate, vs. a “raise your hand” in a brick and mortar classroom setting. ~ If you are the only SME sharing information, social learning through channels like Twitter may not be very beneficial to you...UNLESS you are trying to position yourself (or company) as such...then it becomes an advertising opportunity, and therefore becomes a Benefit. ~ In a blue collar work environment, lack of experience and comfort level with technology use may hinder the adoption of social learning ~ A company may hesitate to allow social learning at the workplace because of:
 * Benefits **
 * Employees are on-site and on-the-go most of the working day.
 * Employees are spread out across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe – this allows them to share **best practices**, regardless of geographic location
 * Barriers **
 * BakerCorp recently disseminated a white paper on water hammer to various online media outlets, posted a link on our website, and provided employees with a copy. We have received tons of downloads for the PDF, which helps the company look like a SME and adds value.
 * i.e. BakerCorp just rolled out computers to each branch only SIX YEARS AGO!
 * Privacy issues
 * Lack of control over content
 * external vs. internal social media channels