210 - Wireless Internet in Classroom Annoying?; Constant Contact: How to Bill for Access vs. Time

#210 - - - July 27 2001- - - 41,533 Readers
*** Elliott Masie's TechLearn TRENDS ***
e-Learning, Training and e-Collaboration Updates
Published by The MASIE Center: http://www.masie.com
Host of TechLearn 2001 - Oct 28 - 31 - Orlando, Florida

1. Wireless Internet in Classroom Annoying?
2. Constant Contact: How to Bill for Access vs. Time
3. Learning Quotation: Winston Churchill
4. ASTD, ISPI, CEdMA, CompTIA/ITTA, ISA, ADL, NAM and Center for
Association Leadership Co-Hosts for TechLearn 2001:

1. Wireless Internet in Classroom Annoying? Have you ever been teaching a
session as your learners use wireless devices to send email or surf the
web. I have, with mixed feelings. One side of me says, COOL, these
people can really multi-task. The other side, gets annoyed at the split
attention span. So, I was thrilled to see a major article online today at
MSNBC that addresses the issue of wireless internet access during meetings
and classes. Check it out at
http://www.msnbc.com/news/608566.asp?0dm=T17PT

2. Constant Contact: How to Bill for Access vs. Time: There is an
intriguing issue arising from the use of instant messenger and other
digital connectivity formats as it relates to billing and paying for
services. In my personal experience of using an e-Coach to get healthy
(which is moving along... more pounds, fewer inches and more zip), we had
a difficult conversation about billing fees. My coach is used to charging
for time spent with a client. However, on that basis, she would be
grossly underpaid, since the bulk of her work with me is in 2 minute
blocks. So, we are developing a Service Level Agreement for payment, with
the focus on availability, constancy and methods of connectivity. The
major providers of e-Learning tutoring services, as well as consulting in
the larger sense, are all facing the same challenges for how billing is
done. Would love to hear from readers on this issue. Send me a note to
emasie@masie.com

3. Learning Quotation: Winston Churchill:

"Personally, I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like
being taught." Winston Churchill

4. ASTD, ISPI, CEdMA, CompTIA/ITTA, ISA, ADL, NAM and Center for
Association Leadership Co-Hosts for TechLearn 2001: We are proud to
announce that these major non-profit learning, training and management
associations will be co-hosting TechLearn 2001 (plus Blended Learning
Forum & e-Learning World CONGRESS) this year. These organizations will be
providing key programs and focus at the event:

- ASTD: Bookstore and Learning Materials
- ISPI: Research Agenda Dialogues
- CEdMA: Fall CEdMA Conference & Program Tracks
- ISA: Special Sessions for Developers of Learning Content
- CompTIA: Focus on IT & Computer Training
- Center for Association Leadership: Learning in Association Sector
- National Association of Manufacturers: Learning in Manufacturing Arena
- ADL Project: SCORM and Distributed Learning

For information and on-line registration for TechLearn 2001 (October 28 to
31, 2001 in Orlando) go to: http://www.techlearn.com

FYI: In addition to the rooms available at Disney's Coronado Springs
Resort, we also have affordable rooms now available at Disney's Port
Orleans Riverside for $130 per night and Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
for $99 per night. Both hotels will be serviced by frequent TechLearn
shuttle service to the conference.