Friday
Dec311999
151 - Simulations in Military Point Way to Corporate Sim-Learning & CISCO CEO Touts e-learning as Next Killer Application
December 31, 1999
1. Simulations in Military Point Way to Corporate Sim-Learning! I just
returned from a major conference in Florida focused on Simulation and
Training in the Military. I was deeply impressed and my interest aroused.
The level of commitment to simulation in the military arena should be a
lesson to corporate developers. The assumption that a skill learned also
needs to be a skill practiced continuously is at the heart of simulation.
I had a chance to chat with a pilot that flew several missions recently in
Bosnia. He described the way he and his team used a simulation technology
to get ready for a specific mission, discussing each of the key variables
that might change when they actually got to their target. It was clear
that simulation was a part of his skill set and was key to team knowledge
acquisition. Imagine that capacity in the hands of a managerial team or a
sale force. Not easy or cheap to do...but the results would be powerful.
The MASIE Center is going to launch an focus on simulation at next year's
TechLearn. Entitled Sim-Learning 2000, the conference within a conference
will bring together simulation developers from a wide range of industries to
discuss how to create affordable, distributed simulation for learning tools
in corporate settings. If you are interested in working with us on this
topic send an email to simlearn@masie.com
2. Beware of Mini-Zip Virus: Spreading Faster ... Alert Thy Users: The
mini-zip virus is back. We received over 60 email messages yesterday from
large corporations that have been impacted by the virus. The virus sends
an automatic message with the text: "I received your email and I will send
you a reply ASAP. Till then, take a look at the attached zipped docs."
However, the attachment actually contains an executable file that infects
the system, rather than documents. Trainers should check with their IT
departments to make sure that word is getting out to end-users.
3. CISCO CEO Touts e-learning as Next Killer Application: John Chambers, the
CEO of CISCO, made a powerful and compelling case for e-learning at the
recent COMDEX event. He calls e-learning the next killer application. See
his speech via streaming at http://www.msnbc.com/news/336104.asp?cp1=1
4. Staffing for Next Wave of Training: Key Topic at e-learning Briefing:
How will we staff for e-learning? What will be the new job roles and titles
to deliver and facilitate on-line learning? These topics will be discussed
at the our new event: "e-learning Briefing" to be held in Seattle on
January 10 and 11, 2000. I will be teaching this vendor-neutral briefing
and will report details of a recent survey on the types of skills and
staffing needed to implement e-learning. Seats are still available.
Information and registration at http://www.masie.com
5. Macromedia Announces CourseBuilder for Dreamweaver 3: Macromedia, Inc.
CR) today announced Macromedia CourseBuilder for Dreamweaver, an extension
application to Dreamweaver 3 for creating interactive Web-based learning
applications. CourseBuilder enables professional Web developers and subject
matter experts to quickly author training content in a visual environment,
without requiring programming knowledge. Information is available at
http://www.macromedia.com
6. TeckCheck Announces TrainingLink and Linkages Between Assessment and
Content: TeckChek, a provider of vendor-independent information technology
(IT) skills assessment services, announced the availability of TrainingLink,
to allow users to quickly and easily identify training resources that
address skill gaps revealed through TeckChek's comprehensive technical
skills assessments.
"TeckChek skills assessments provide detailed feedback about a test taker's
strengths and weaknesses in a particular technology. With TrainingLink, each
weakness identified in an online score report will be linked to a list of
relevant training opportunities. TeckChek concurrently announced that
several leading IT training providers have mapped their technical training
courses to TeckChek's skill assessments. TeckChek's initial TrainingLink
alliance partners include NETg, Productivity Point International,
ProsoftTraining.com and MindQ Publishing." Information at
http://www.teckcheck.com
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Masie ------------
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Newsletter. This is a monthly newsletter and research service that
addresses the key learning decisions facing organizations. Each month
participate in a benchmarking survey and compare your data with similar
organizations in the field. Only $195 per year, including discounts at all
MASIE Center events and access to the Learning Decisions On-Line Community.
Information and subscriptions at http://www.masie.com/ld/
returned from a major conference in Florida focused on Simulation and
Training in the Military. I was deeply impressed and my interest aroused.
The level of commitment to simulation in the military arena should be a
lesson to corporate developers. The assumption that a skill learned also
needs to be a skill practiced continuously is at the heart of simulation.
I had a chance to chat with a pilot that flew several missions recently in
Bosnia. He described the way he and his team used a simulation technology
to get ready for a specific mission, discussing each of the key variables
that might change when they actually got to their target. It was clear
that simulation was a part of his skill set and was key to team knowledge
acquisition. Imagine that capacity in the hands of a managerial team or a
sale force. Not easy or cheap to do...but the results would be powerful.
The MASIE Center is going to launch an focus on simulation at next year's
TechLearn. Entitled Sim-Learning 2000, the conference within a conference
will bring together simulation developers from a wide range of industries to
discuss how to create affordable, distributed simulation for learning tools
in corporate settings. If you are interested in working with us on this
topic send an email to simlearn@masie.com
2. Beware of Mini-Zip Virus: Spreading Faster ... Alert Thy Users: The
mini-zip virus is back. We received over 60 email messages yesterday from
large corporations that have been impacted by the virus. The virus sends
an automatic message with the text: "I received your email and I will send
you a reply ASAP. Till then, take a look at the attached zipped docs."
However, the attachment actually contains an executable file that infects
the system, rather than documents. Trainers should check with their IT
departments to make sure that word is getting out to end-users.
3. CISCO CEO Touts e-learning as Next Killer Application: John Chambers, the
CEO of CISCO, made a powerful and compelling case for e-learning at the
recent COMDEX event. He calls e-learning the next killer application. See
his speech via streaming at http://www.msnbc.com/news/336104.asp?cp1=1
4. Staffing for Next Wave of Training: Key Topic at e-learning Briefing:
How will we staff for e-learning? What will be the new job roles and titles
to deliver and facilitate on-line learning? These topics will be discussed
at the our new event: "e-learning Briefing" to be held in Seattle on
January 10 and 11, 2000. I will be teaching this vendor-neutral briefing
and will report details of a recent survey on the types of skills and
staffing needed to implement e-learning. Seats are still available.
Information and registration at http://www.masie.com
5. Macromedia Announces CourseBuilder for Dreamweaver 3: Macromedia, Inc.
CR) today announced Macromedia CourseBuilder for Dreamweaver, an extension
application to Dreamweaver 3 for creating interactive Web-based learning
applications. CourseBuilder enables professional Web developers and subject
matter experts to quickly author training content in a visual environment,
without requiring programming knowledge. Information is available at
http://www.macromedia.com
6. TeckCheck Announces TrainingLink and Linkages Between Assessment and
Content: TeckChek, a provider of vendor-independent information technology
(IT) skills assessment services, announced the availability of TrainingLink,
to allow users to quickly and easily identify training resources that
address skill gaps revealed through TeckChek's comprehensive technical
skills assessments.
"TeckChek skills assessments provide detailed feedback about a test taker's
strengths and weaknesses in a particular technology. With TrainingLink, each
weakness identified in an online score report will be linked to a list of
relevant training opportunities. TeckChek concurrently announced that
several leading IT training providers have mapped their technical training
courses to TeckChek's skill assessments. TeckChek's initial TrainingLink
alliance partners include NETg, Productivity Point International,
ProsoftTraining.com and MindQ Publishing." Information at
http://www.teckcheck.com
------------ NEW: Learning Decisions Interactive Newsletter from Elliott
Masie ------------
Check out our new service: Elliott Masie's Learning Decision Interactive
Newsletter. This is a monthly newsletter and research service that
addresses the key learning decisions facing organizations. Each month
participate in a benchmarking survey and compare your data with similar
organizations in the field. Only $195 per year, including discounts at all
MASIE Center events and access to the Learning Decisions On-Line Community.
Information and subscriptions at http://www.masie.com/ld/
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