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292 - Rapid Content Development Shifts Focus to Learners & Electric Low Speed Vehicle Observations
September 1, 2004
TRENDS by Elliott Masie - Sept 1, 2004
#292 - Updates on Learning, e-Learning & Training
48,014 Readers - The MASIE Center - www.masie.com
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1. Rapid Content Development Shifts Focus to Learners
2. Electric Low Speed Vehicle Observations
3. TechLearn Registration Open
1. Rapid Content Development Shifts Focus to Learners: As we explore additional ways of speeding up the development of learning (both for e-Learning and Classroom Training) there is a noticeable increase in Learner Control. Rapid Content Development will push organizations to
question whether ALL content has to be structured and authored for "Learning".
In many Rapid Learning Content Development programs, we are seeing that the learner is assumed to have increased control over Scope, Sequence and Processing of the Material. There might still be key assessment and processing activities provided to the learner, but much more control is shifting towards the learner, with the accountability being placed on Work Task rather than Learning Activities.
(There are still several spaces available in next week's Rapid e-Learning Development Roundtable and Seminar that I will be conducting in Las Vegas. Check out www.masie.com for information.)
2. Electric Low Speed Vehicle Observations: I have been seen driving around Saratoga Springs in the new GEM Car, an all-electric golf-cart type vehicle that is souped up to allow it to go on most public roads.
Here is a photo: http://www.masie.com/trends/gem.jpg
We purchased this at a Charity Auction this summer and have been experimenting with using this as our primary vehicle around Saratoga Springs. It goes up to 26 miles per hour. Has lights, blinkers, mirrors, seat belts and other features to allow it to be licensed and registered. We can drive it on any roads that are under 36 miles per hour.
Learned that electric vehicles can really work in the urban settings. I have not visited a fuel pump in five weeks, have instead been plugging it into the outside electrical outlet at The MASIE Center for pennies a day.
There will be more and more evolution on the form factor for these vehicles, but we are very impressed with this GEM car. Info is available at: http://www.gemcar.com/
3. Advanstar's TechLearn 2004 Conference: Advanstar, the owner of TechLearn has opened their website with information and registration for this event. This year, I will be presenting a keynote speech at TechLearn and will be facilitating a panel of CLO's. In addition, the MASIE Center's e-Learning CONSORTIUM will be having their annual meeting at this event, to be held in New York City in November. Details and registrations can be found at Advanstar's site: http://www.techlearn.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
- Rapid e-Learning Development Roundtable and Seminar
- e-Learning Skills LAB
- Learning Systems Seminar - London
Details are available at: http://www.masie.com
#292 - Updates on Learning, e-Learning & Training
48,014 Readers - The MASIE Center - www.masie.com
Free: 701 e-Learning Tips www.masie.com/701tips/
1. Rapid Content Development Shifts Focus to Learners
2. Electric Low Speed Vehicle Observations
3. TechLearn Registration Open
1. Rapid Content Development Shifts Focus to Learners: As we explore additional ways of speeding up the development of learning (both for e-Learning and Classroom Training) there is a noticeable increase in Learner Control. Rapid Content Development will push organizations to
question whether ALL content has to be structured and authored for "Learning".
In many Rapid Learning Content Development programs, we are seeing that the learner is assumed to have increased control over Scope, Sequence and Processing of the Material. There might still be key assessment and processing activities provided to the learner, but much more control is shifting towards the learner, with the accountability being placed on Work Task rather than Learning Activities.
(There are still several spaces available in next week's Rapid e-Learning Development Roundtable and Seminar that I will be conducting in Las Vegas. Check out www.masie.com for information.)
2. Electric Low Speed Vehicle Observations: I have been seen driving around Saratoga Springs in the new GEM Car, an all-electric golf-cart type vehicle that is souped up to allow it to go on most public roads.
Here is a photo: http://www.masie.com/trends/gem.jpg
We purchased this at a Charity Auction this summer and have been experimenting with using this as our primary vehicle around Saratoga Springs. It goes up to 26 miles per hour. Has lights, blinkers, mirrors, seat belts and other features to allow it to be licensed and registered. We can drive it on any roads that are under 36 miles per hour.
Learned that electric vehicles can really work in the urban settings. I have not visited a fuel pump in five weeks, have instead been plugging it into the outside electrical outlet at The MASIE Center for pennies a day.
There will be more and more evolution on the form factor for these vehicles, but we are very impressed with this GEM car. Info is available at: http://www.gemcar.com/
3. Advanstar's TechLearn 2004 Conference: Advanstar, the owner of TechLearn has opened their website with information and registration for this event. This year, I will be presenting a keynote speech at TechLearn and will be facilitating a panel of CLO's. In addition, the MASIE Center's e-Learning CONSORTIUM will be having their annual meeting at this event, to be held in New York City in November. Details and registrations can be found at Advanstar's site: http://www.techlearn.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
- Rapid e-Learning Development Roundtable and Seminar
- e-Learning Skills LAB
- Learning Systems Seminar - London
Details are available at: http://www.masie.com
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