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310 - Blended/Hybid Learning Growing in Higher Education; Saba Buys THINQ - LMS Consolidation Continues
March 28, 2005
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - March 28, 2005.
#310 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,189 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida.
1. Blended/Hybid Learning Growing in Higher Education.
2. Saba Buys THINQ - LMS Consolidation Continues.
3. Free Digital Book: Up at Night - 20,000 Downloaded.
1. Blended/Hyrbid Learning Growing in Higher Education: Blended or "hybrid" learning, which is the combination of on-line and in-class education is a growing option in both corporate and higher education worlds. Recently, we have been tracking a number of colleges and universities that are offering a "hybrid" approach, which might include one in-class session per week with the balance of the instruction delivered via on-line methods. These seem to have traction with students wary of a full-blown on-line approach and also have fans amongst faculty wanting some face to face time. Here is an article from Indiana about one college's approach to hybrid learning:
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/nation/11238175.htm
2. Saba Buys THINQ - LMS Consolidation Continues: As I predicted several times here on Learning TRENDS, the consolidation of the Learning Management System (LMS) market continues. The latest combination is the recent purchase of THINQ by Saba. The details are listed here:
http://www.saba.com/news_events/press_releases/2005/news_032405.htm
The LMS consolidation trend is not over. Watch for several other deals in the coming year. Technology companies are continuing to "shop" for an LMS company to add to their suite. And, stand-alone LMS companies are continuing to look at smart combinations to add both customers and technologies for growth and viability.
3. Free Digital Book: Up at Night - 20,000 Downloaded: Over 20,000 copies of our latest free digital book: What Keeps You Up At Night have been downloaded from around the globe. This free book contains the late night worries and concerns of your learning and training colleagues. To download a copy of this publication:
http://www.masie.com/upatnight/
Upcoming MASIE Center Events and Services:
* Learning 2005: Orlando, Florida - Oct 30 to Nov 2.
* Membership in e-Learning CONSORTIUM.
Go to http://www.masie.com for info and registration
#310 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,189 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida.
1. Blended/Hybid Learning Growing in Higher Education.
2. Saba Buys THINQ - LMS Consolidation Continues.
3. Free Digital Book: Up at Night - 20,000 Downloaded.
1. Blended/Hyrbid Learning Growing in Higher Education: Blended or "hybrid" learning, which is the combination of on-line and in-class education is a growing option in both corporate and higher education worlds. Recently, we have been tracking a number of colleges and universities that are offering a "hybrid" approach, which might include one in-class session per week with the balance of the instruction delivered via on-line methods. These seem to have traction with students wary of a full-blown on-line approach and also have fans amongst faculty wanting some face to face time. Here is an article from Indiana about one college's approach to hybrid learning:
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/nation/11238175.htm
2. Saba Buys THINQ - LMS Consolidation Continues: As I predicted several times here on Learning TRENDS, the consolidation of the Learning Management System (LMS) market continues. The latest combination is the recent purchase of THINQ by Saba. The details are listed here:
http://www.saba.com/news_events/press_releases/2005/news_032405.htm
The LMS consolidation trend is not over. Watch for several other deals in the coming year. Technology companies are continuing to "shop" for an LMS company to add to their suite. And, stand-alone LMS companies are continuing to look at smart combinations to add both customers and technologies for growth and viability.
3. Free Digital Book: Up at Night - 20,000 Downloaded: Over 20,000 copies of our latest free digital book: What Keeps You Up At Night have been downloaded from around the globe. This free book contains the late night worries and concerns of your learning and training colleagues. To download a copy of this publication:
http://www.masie.com/upatnight/
Upcoming MASIE Center Events and Services:
* Learning 2005: Orlando, Florida - Oct 30 to Nov 2.
* Membership in e-Learning CONSORTIUM.
Go to http://www.masie.com for info and registration
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