(10) LinkedIn

I have always gotten invitations to LinkedIn before this project, but I always ignored them. It wasn't that I was opposed to using LinkedIn, in fact I was well aware of the networking capabilities associated with it, I just did not feel any urgency for joining another social network.
I just joined. It is an interesting website. The interface seems to be pretty user friendly although I do have a small amount of awkwardness while navigating through it. It is pretty interesting to be able to "connect" with such a wide variety of professionals, ranging from one of my best friends who is a middle school teacher to my boss at the restaurant I work at.
LinkedIn could be a great way to facilitate learning. An organization could have its top trainers or SMEs be available on LinkedIn to aid in coaching trainees. LinkedIn accounts can be linked to Twitter, Facebook, and even sent through email so they are very accessible. LinkedIn could definitely be used to create a more friendly learning environment by encouraging leaders, trainers, and SMEs to be involved with trainees.