Thursday
Feb172000
160 - Netherlands Discussion Raises Long Term Nature of Learning Question; Another Israeli Company in Collaborative Space: LearnLinc Acquired; Even Smaller Footprint Digital Video Equipment for Learning
February 17, 2000
1. Netherlands Discussion Raises Long Term Nature of Learning Question:
This morning at 4 am, my telephone rang and I led an interactive session at
an e-learning event in the Netherlands. (e-learning does challenge sleep
when we overcome time and distance...grin). The most interesting question
that the group raised was the duration of learning issue.
"We believe that learning is something that happens over time, with
multiple experiences! How does the short term focus of e-learning fit into
that perspective?"
I believe that they are raising a critical and important challenge for
e-learning. While we want to honor the ability of learning to be just in
time and available in granular chunks for immediate needs, we have to
recognize how we actually have acquired our most critical skills and
knowledge sets. We believe that learning is an on-going and social
process, rather than an event. Learners will use a wide range of inputs
and tools, and even technologies. But, if we structure e-learning as merely
a short term set of experiences, we will miss the mark totally.
Some of the most potent learning technology implementations on the corporate
scene are longer duration offerings. Learners have a chance to become part
of on-going explorations or communities, with a wide range of experiences.
Let's make sure that e-learning is not just defined as a series of quick
hits. We will address this critical issue in the March issue of our new
publication, Learning Decisions (www.learningdecisions.com)
2. Another Israeli Company in Collaborative Space: LearnLinc Acquired:
Israel is clearly on the map for digital collaboration. Companies such as
Interwise and ICQ have already placed Israel on the map as a key site for
development in the distance learning and virtual meeting space. Now, we
have an announcement from another Israeli company, Gilat (which recently
purchased Allen Communications) that they have acquired LearnLinc, a major
player in the live e-learning space. You can access information on these
players at www.learnlinc.com or www.gilat.com I a fascinated by the role
that different countries are developing in the learning and technology
areas, including Ireland and India. If you have some other examples or
comments send me a note at emasie@masie.com
3. Even Smaller Footprint Digital Video Equipment for Learning: The
footprint for high quality video equipment keeps getting smaller. The
MASIE Center is building a demonstration lab in our new building to explore
the role of video in corporate e-learning. As a ramp up, we are buying a
range of digital video cameras to capture content, for desktop and
workstation editing. The most recent tool is the SONY Digital Video Camera
(DCR-PC100). It weighs less than 2 pounds, is hand held, creates high
quality digital video and is Firewire compatible. It also doubles as a
digital still camera and can interface with digital editing programs. Cost
is below $2,000 and can be placed in workgroups for on-going documentation
and knowledge interviews. Information at www.sony.com/handycam
4. Learning Quotation: Lau Tzu
"If you tell me, I will listen.
If you show me, I will see.
If you let me experience, I will learn!"
---- Lau Tzu
5. e-Learning Implementation: Pilot and Strategy Addressed in Briefing -
Corporations seeking help in understanding the confusing and exciting world
of e-Learning should look towards two key strategies:
- Piloting: The building of pilots for discovering your corporate culture's
ability to absorb and respond to various e-learning methods.
- Learning Strategy: Creating a Learning Strategy, aligned with Business
Goals, to guide our organizations experiments and projects with various
learning methods and models.
These two strategies will be discussed in depth in my next event for
learning professionals: e-Learning Briefing. This is a vendor-neutral, 2
day in-depth class (with 2 follow-up on-line classes) that will be offered
in Washington, DC on April 13 and 14th. We will demonstrate and explore
every model of e-learning currently (and coming) to the marketplace. Our
last class in Seattle sold out quickly. Reserve your space by going to
http://www.masie.com Group discounts are available.
Other MASIE Center Offerings:
* Subscribe to our Research Based Monthly Newsletter: Learning Decisions -
Only $195 www.learningdecisions.com
* Industry Event for Vendors, Suppliers and Investors in e-Learning: The
Business of e-Learning & On-Line Learning: Seattle, WA - March 27 and 28th.
www.masie.com Space is limited.
This morning at 4 am, my telephone rang and I led an interactive session at
an e-learning event in the Netherlands. (e-learning does challenge sleep
when we overcome time and distance...grin). The most interesting question
that the group raised was the duration of learning issue.
"We believe that learning is something that happens over time, with
multiple experiences! How does the short term focus of e-learning fit into
that perspective?"
I believe that they are raising a critical and important challenge for
e-learning. While we want to honor the ability of learning to be just in
time and available in granular chunks for immediate needs, we have to
recognize how we actually have acquired our most critical skills and
knowledge sets. We believe that learning is an on-going and social
process, rather than an event. Learners will use a wide range of inputs
and tools, and even technologies. But, if we structure e-learning as merely
a short term set of experiences, we will miss the mark totally.
Some of the most potent learning technology implementations on the corporate
scene are longer duration offerings. Learners have a chance to become part
of on-going explorations or communities, with a wide range of experiences.
Let's make sure that e-learning is not just defined as a series of quick
hits. We will address this critical issue in the March issue of our new
publication, Learning Decisions (www.learningdecisions.com)
2. Another Israeli Company in Collaborative Space: LearnLinc Acquired:
Israel is clearly on the map for digital collaboration. Companies such as
Interwise and ICQ have already placed Israel on the map as a key site for
development in the distance learning and virtual meeting space. Now, we
have an announcement from another Israeli company, Gilat (which recently
purchased Allen Communications) that they have acquired LearnLinc, a major
player in the live e-learning space. You can access information on these
players at www.learnlinc.com or www.gilat.com I a fascinated by the role
that different countries are developing in the learning and technology
areas, including Ireland and India. If you have some other examples or
comments send me a note at emasie@masie.com
3. Even Smaller Footprint Digital Video Equipment for Learning: The
footprint for high quality video equipment keeps getting smaller. The
MASIE Center is building a demonstration lab in our new building to explore
the role of video in corporate e-learning. As a ramp up, we are buying a
range of digital video cameras to capture content, for desktop and
workstation editing. The most recent tool is the SONY Digital Video Camera
(DCR-PC100). It weighs less than 2 pounds, is hand held, creates high
quality digital video and is Firewire compatible. It also doubles as a
digital still camera and can interface with digital editing programs. Cost
is below $2,000 and can be placed in workgroups for on-going documentation
and knowledge interviews. Information at www.sony.com/handycam
4. Learning Quotation: Lau Tzu
"If you tell me, I will listen.
If you show me, I will see.
If you let me experience, I will learn!"
---- Lau Tzu
5. e-Learning Implementation: Pilot and Strategy Addressed in Briefing -
Corporations seeking help in understanding the confusing and exciting world
of e-Learning should look towards two key strategies:
- Piloting: The building of pilots for discovering your corporate culture's
ability to absorb and respond to various e-learning methods.
- Learning Strategy: Creating a Learning Strategy, aligned with Business
Goals, to guide our organizations experiments and projects with various
learning methods and models.
These two strategies will be discussed in depth in my next event for
learning professionals: e-Learning Briefing. This is a vendor-neutral, 2
day in-depth class (with 2 follow-up on-line classes) that will be offered
in Washington, DC on April 13 and 14th. We will demonstrate and explore
every model of e-learning currently (and coming) to the marketplace. Our
last class in Seattle sold out quickly. Reserve your space by going to
http://www.masie.com Group discounts are available.
Other MASIE Center Offerings:
* Subscribe to our Research Based Monthly Newsletter: Learning Decisions -
Only $195 www.learningdecisions.com
* Industry Event for Vendors, Suppliers and Investors in e-Learning: The
Business of e-Learning & On-Line Learning: Seattle, WA - March 27 and 28th.
www.masie.com Space is limited.
Reader Comments