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303 - Consulting/Coaching by Video Conference & "Archaic" Textbooks Into Digital Age
February 9, 2005
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - Feb 9, 2005
#303 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology
50,117 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida
1. Consulting/Coaching by Video Conference.
2. "Archaic" Textbooks Into Digital Age.
3. Learning 2005 Global & Local Associations.
1. Consulting/Coaching by Video Conference: Monday started quite early for me in Saratoga Springs, NY. Up at 5:30 am, over to the bagel and coffee shop for wake up food and then in a flash I was in Saudi Arabia.
Well, at least digitally. Elliott in the conference room at The MASIE Center and 35 of the top HR and Learning/Training leaders from Saudi Aramco in their room in Dhahran. We were having a high intensity sixty minute consulting/coaching session on the topic of Learning in a global context. My opening words were: 'Sabah al-hayn, tasharrafna.' (Good morning, nice to meet you!)
Consulting in one hour chunks, across thousands of miles, with high interactivity and connecting with $2,500 video conference devices. I've been doing these sessions frequently and we are seeing the process gaining strength globally. Some consulting organizations are pretty threatened by the concept... if it means renting a one hour chunk of expertise rather than a full day. And, there are clearly times when a face to face is better or even essential. But, let's take a collective look at how we can deploy video conferencing in our organizations for internal and external coaching. It works. Glad to share our logistics and process with any Learning TRENDS readers.
2. "Archaic" Textbooks Into Digital Age: The Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) is urging governmental and school officials to take a new look at the process of approving and purchasing textbooks as we move into the digital age. In many U.S. regions, there is a very political and complicated model for approving school textbooks. But, the model does not work when you start to have continually updated content. Only about 45% of the states have even begun to add digital content resources into their approval process. There are also tricky pricing issues with digital books. Yet, we are seeing a shift towards the buying of digital vs. paper based textbooks in our schools. There is an interesting technical report available at: http://www.siia.net/govt/docs/pub/SIIAAdoptionLtrBrf.pdf
3. Learning 2005 Global and Local Associations: As we organize our new event, Learning 2005, to be held in Orlando, Florida (Oct 30 - Nov 2), we are seeking local and international learning, training, Human Resource and related groups to be regional contacts. There will be delegations from over 45 countries participating in Learning 2005 and many will be coming with colleagues from their local associations. We will also have a network of local groups assisting in the design and ramp up to Learning 2005. There will be a satellite delivered global pre-event for Learning 2005 in early Fall. If you are with a local organization that would like to be involved, send me an email to emasie@masie.com. If you would like to get early info on Learning 2005, go to www.learning2005.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events and Services:
- e-Learning Briefing: Minneapolis - Feb 14
- Rapid e-Learning Development: Chicago - Feb 16-17
- e-Learning ASIA Update: Hong Kong - March 16-17
- The e-Learinng CONSORTIUM (190 Organizations) Information and registration available at http://www.masie.com
#303 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology
50,117 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida
1. Consulting/Coaching by Video Conference.
2. "Archaic" Textbooks Into Digital Age.
3. Learning 2005 Global & Local Associations.
1. Consulting/Coaching by Video Conference: Monday started quite early for me in Saratoga Springs, NY. Up at 5:30 am, over to the bagel and coffee shop for wake up food and then in a flash I was in Saudi Arabia.
Well, at least digitally. Elliott in the conference room at The MASIE Center and 35 of the top HR and Learning/Training leaders from Saudi Aramco in their room in Dhahran. We were having a high intensity sixty minute consulting/coaching session on the topic of Learning in a global context. My opening words were: 'Sabah al-hayn, tasharrafna.' (Good morning, nice to meet you!)
Consulting in one hour chunks, across thousands of miles, with high interactivity and connecting with $2,500 video conference devices. I've been doing these sessions frequently and we are seeing the process gaining strength globally. Some consulting organizations are pretty threatened by the concept... if it means renting a one hour chunk of expertise rather than a full day. And, there are clearly times when a face to face is better or even essential. But, let's take a collective look at how we can deploy video conferencing in our organizations for internal and external coaching. It works. Glad to share our logistics and process with any Learning TRENDS readers.
2. "Archaic" Textbooks Into Digital Age: The Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) is urging governmental and school officials to take a new look at the process of approving and purchasing textbooks as we move into the digital age. In many U.S. regions, there is a very political and complicated model for approving school textbooks. But, the model does not work when you start to have continually updated content. Only about 45% of the states have even begun to add digital content resources into their approval process. There are also tricky pricing issues with digital books. Yet, we are seeing a shift towards the buying of digital vs. paper based textbooks in our schools. There is an interesting technical report available at: http://www.siia.net/govt/docs/pub/SIIAAdoptionLtrBrf.pdf
3. Learning 2005 Global and Local Associations: As we organize our new event, Learning 2005, to be held in Orlando, Florida (Oct 30 - Nov 2), we are seeking local and international learning, training, Human Resource and related groups to be regional contacts. There will be delegations from over 45 countries participating in Learning 2005 and many will be coming with colleagues from their local associations. We will also have a network of local groups assisting in the design and ramp up to Learning 2005. There will be a satellite delivered global pre-event for Learning 2005 in early Fall. If you are with a local organization that would like to be involved, send me an email to emasie@masie.com. If you would like to get early info on Learning 2005, go to www.learning2005.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events and Services:
- e-Learning Briefing: Minneapolis - Feb 14
- Rapid e-Learning Development: Chicago - Feb 16-17
- e-Learning ASIA Update: Hong Kong - March 16-17
- The e-Learinng CONSORTIUM (190 Organizations) Information and registration available at http://www.masie.com
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