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309 - Learning Perspectives from Asia - Report from Hong Kong
March 20, 2005
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - March 20, 2005.
#309 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,179 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida.
1. Learning Perspectives from Asia - Report from Hong Kong
1. Learning Perspectives from Asia: I have been an aggressive learner for the past week, as we hosted e-Learning Asia here in Hong Kong. Delegates from countries throughout the region shared their perspectives on the world of Learning and how it is unique in each of their countries. Here are some of my notes from these conversations:
* Many Asian countries have skipped the first phase of e-Learning. They didn't have the model of porting CBT (Computer Based Training) to the web. Instead, they started using e-Learning more recently, avoiding a number of growing pains. For example, we see fewer organizations in the midst of LMS remorse and more sophisticated use of "Google" like search modes rather than long portal lists on learning offering pages.
* One challenge in the Asia is learner's expectation of needing to memorize all content. There is a tendency for some learners to "over-study" the content. Much conversation about our recent suggestion to label content as "Memorize, Familiarize or Reference Based". Some companies have had to be explicit with learners about lowering their intensity of studying with e-Learning.
* The multi-language issue was a strong one for many of our group. Between dialects and regional language differences, there was a strong need to develop a Multi-Language Rapid Learning Design model. They were also looking for authoring tools that supported easy translation "layers".
* Audio's role in learning was another hot topic. Stronger sense of wanting audio as a highly available resource rather than video.
* New Asian metaphors of on-line learning was an intriguing topic. Rather than "virtualizing" the classroom, what are other models? The e-Mentor, the online-Coach, the longer term e-Apprentice/Master model?
* The high level of acceptance of digital devices, from MP3 to Mobile Phones, is clearly higher in Asia than in North America and Europe. What are the implications of this for Learning delivery?
* Social interaction patterns amongst learners and teachers/students are different throughout Asia. Integrating this reality into Learning models is resulting in changing assumptions about asynchronous and synchronous delivery.
* Scalability.. Scalability.. Scalability! How do we scale Learning programs in China to reach millions? How do we scale across multiple languages?
* Low-Cost Economy and High Quality Learning! What are ways to create learning content and systems that "work" in low-cost economies and still have a high quality experience for learners?
* Blending in New Ways. We heard about intriguing new approaches to blending content approaches.
* Asia Learning Marketplace: The conference discussed the growth of both LMS systems being developed in Asia as well as content development in this region. Watch for the export of systems and content on a Global basis.
The dialogues that we started at e-Learning ASIA will continue within this community and will be a focus of a Asian Learning Community at our new global event, Learning 2005 (October 30 to November 2 in Orlando, Florida). If you would like to be part of these dialogues (or start one for your region of the world), please send me a note to emasie@masie.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
* IT & Systems Learning - Philadelphia - April
* Learning 2005 - Orlando - October 30 - November 2 Information and Registration: http://www.masie.com
#309 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,179 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida.
1. Learning Perspectives from Asia - Report from Hong Kong
1. Learning Perspectives from Asia: I have been an aggressive learner for the past week, as we hosted e-Learning Asia here in Hong Kong. Delegates from countries throughout the region shared their perspectives on the world of Learning and how it is unique in each of their countries. Here are some of my notes from these conversations:
* Many Asian countries have skipped the first phase of e-Learning. They didn't have the model of porting CBT (Computer Based Training) to the web. Instead, they started using e-Learning more recently, avoiding a number of growing pains. For example, we see fewer organizations in the midst of LMS remorse and more sophisticated use of "Google" like search modes rather than long portal lists on learning offering pages.
* One challenge in the Asia is learner's expectation of needing to memorize all content. There is a tendency for some learners to "over-study" the content. Much conversation about our recent suggestion to label content as "Memorize, Familiarize or Reference Based". Some companies have had to be explicit with learners about lowering their intensity of studying with e-Learning.
* The multi-language issue was a strong one for many of our group. Between dialects and regional language differences, there was a strong need to develop a Multi-Language Rapid Learning Design model. They were also looking for authoring tools that supported easy translation "layers".
* Audio's role in learning was another hot topic. Stronger sense of wanting audio as a highly available resource rather than video.
* New Asian metaphors of on-line learning was an intriguing topic. Rather than "virtualizing" the classroom, what are other models? The e-Mentor, the online-Coach, the longer term e-Apprentice/Master model?
* The high level of acceptance of digital devices, from MP3 to Mobile Phones, is clearly higher in Asia than in North America and Europe. What are the implications of this for Learning delivery?
* Social interaction patterns amongst learners and teachers/students are different throughout Asia. Integrating this reality into Learning models is resulting in changing assumptions about asynchronous and synchronous delivery.
* Scalability.. Scalability.. Scalability! How do we scale Learning programs in China to reach millions? How do we scale across multiple languages?
* Low-Cost Economy and High Quality Learning! What are ways to create learning content and systems that "work" in low-cost economies and still have a high quality experience for learners?
* Blending in New Ways. We heard about intriguing new approaches to blending content approaches.
* Asia Learning Marketplace: The conference discussed the growth of both LMS systems being developed in Asia as well as content development in this region. Watch for the export of systems and content on a Global basis.
The dialogues that we started at e-Learning ASIA will continue within this community and will be a focus of a Asian Learning Community at our new global event, Learning 2005 (October 30 to November 2 in Orlando, Florida). If you would like to be part of these dialogues (or start one for your region of the world), please send me a note to emasie@masie.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
* IT & Systems Learning - Philadelphia - April
* Learning 2005 - Orlando - October 30 - November 2 Information and Registration: http://www.masie.com
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