Tuesday
Dec272005
373 - First Aid PodCasts; John Diebold Dies; Mobile Knowledge Networks
December 27, 2005
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - Dec 27, 2005.
#373 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
51,812 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
LMS 2006 - April 6-7 - Las Vegas, NV - www.lms2006.com
1. Ignored Knowledge Networks: Mobile Phones.
2. First Aid Pods - Just in Time Performance Support.
3. John Diebold Passes - Technology Visionary.
1. Ignored Knowledge Networks: Mobile Phones - I was in New York City for the recent subway strike. New York City did a great job of coping with the shutdown of the trains and buses and the population coped with super spirits and cooperation. However, it was interesting that the government had not included the mobile phone network as an element in its "readiness"
planning. Here are a few examples:
* Taxis were given new rules governing both special strike fares and the pooling of passengers. Almost every taxi driver in New York has a cell phone and could have received an instant text or voice message with the updated rules.
* Special restrictions were placed on bringing commercial vehicles into Manhattan prior to 11 am. Once again, commercial drivers could have been linked into a mobile knowledge network with regulation updates and even traffic advice.
The mobile phone is a network that is increasingly cutting across economic boundaries. Let's include these devices as part of our homeland security knowledge networks, allowing for instant learning and communication to the masses.
2. First Aid Pods - Just in Time Performance Support: Here is a great illustration of using PodCasting for Performance Support. FirstAidPod has created some audio (and graphic enhanced) PodCasts that walk you through emergency first aid procedures such as CPR. This is an intriguing use of PodCasts to mobile devices. Imagine being able to access a collection of 100 Emergency Procedures with step by step coaching.
Check it out at http://www.firstaidpod.com (Thanks to our colleague Keith Fieldhouse for this reference).
3. John Diebold Passes - Technology Visionary: We note the passing of another great thinker in the world of technology - John Diebold. He was a pioneer in automated manufacturing, electronic record keeping and the creation of corporate networks. He was also one of the early visionaries about the potential of technology to address societal issues. His book "Automation", published in 1952, predicted the future of programmable devices. I heard him speak in the early 1980's about the potential for advanced medical record systems that would facilitate better health care delivery.
Preview: Consumer Electronics Show Reports for Learning: Every January, Learning TRENDS provides updates from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, focusing on new products that may impact the field of learning.
Watch for Learning TRENDS reports from CES in early January.
Upcoming MASIE Center Events & Services:
* LMS 2006 - April 6-7 - Las Vegas.
* Learning 2006 - Nov 5-8 - Orlando.
* Extreme Learning Lab - Jan 25-27 - Saratoga Springs, NY.
* Membership in our Learning CONSORTIUM.
Information & Registration: http://www.masie.com
#373 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
51,812 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
LMS 2006 - April 6-7 - Las Vegas, NV - www.lms2006.com
1. Ignored Knowledge Networks: Mobile Phones.
2. First Aid Pods - Just in Time Performance Support.
3. John Diebold Passes - Technology Visionary.
1. Ignored Knowledge Networks: Mobile Phones - I was in New York City for the recent subway strike. New York City did a great job of coping with the shutdown of the trains and buses and the population coped with super spirits and cooperation. However, it was interesting that the government had not included the mobile phone network as an element in its "readiness"
planning. Here are a few examples:
* Taxis were given new rules governing both special strike fares and the pooling of passengers. Almost every taxi driver in New York has a cell phone and could have received an instant text or voice message with the updated rules.
* Special restrictions were placed on bringing commercial vehicles into Manhattan prior to 11 am. Once again, commercial drivers could have been linked into a mobile knowledge network with regulation updates and even traffic advice.
The mobile phone is a network that is increasingly cutting across economic boundaries. Let's include these devices as part of our homeland security knowledge networks, allowing for instant learning and communication to the masses.
2. First Aid Pods - Just in Time Performance Support: Here is a great illustration of using PodCasting for Performance Support. FirstAidPod has created some audio (and graphic enhanced) PodCasts that walk you through emergency first aid procedures such as CPR. This is an intriguing use of PodCasts to mobile devices. Imagine being able to access a collection of 100 Emergency Procedures with step by step coaching.
Check it out at http://www.firstaidpod.com (Thanks to our colleague Keith Fieldhouse for this reference).
3. John Diebold Passes - Technology Visionary: We note the passing of another great thinker in the world of technology - John Diebold. He was a pioneer in automated manufacturing, electronic record keeping and the creation of corporate networks. He was also one of the early visionaries about the potential of technology to address societal issues. His book "Automation", published in 1952, predicted the future of programmable devices. I heard him speak in the early 1980's about the potential for advanced medical record systems that would facilitate better health care delivery.
Preview: Consumer Electronics Show Reports for Learning: Every January, Learning TRENDS provides updates from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, focusing on new products that may impact the field of learning.
Watch for Learning TRENDS reports from CES in early January.
Upcoming MASIE Center Events & Services:
* LMS 2006 - April 6-7 - Las Vegas.
* Learning 2006 - Nov 5-8 - Orlando.
* Extreme Learning Lab - Jan 25-27 - Saratoga Springs, NY.
* Membership in our Learning CONSORTIUM.
Information & Registration: http://www.masie.com
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