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312 - Bill Gates: High Schools Are "Obsolete"; Who Owns Collaboration?; Streaming Video: Tips and Tricks
April 13, 2005
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - April 13, 2005.
#312 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,212 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida.
1. Bill Gates: High Schools Are "Obsolete"
2. Who Owns Collaboration?
3. Streaming Video: Tips and Tricks
4. Learning 2005: Update
1. Bill Gates Says High Schools Are "Obsolete": Bill Gates, the Chairman of Microsoft recently gave an incredibly powerful speech about the shortcomings and challenges of United States high schools. Here are a few of his key points and worries:
* "By obsolete, I don't just mean that our high schools are broken, flawed and under-funded - though a case could be made for everyone of those points. By obsolete, I mean that our high schools - even when they are working as designed - cannot teach our kids what they need to know today."
* "Training the workforce of tomorrow with the high schools of today is like trying to teach kids about today's computers on a 50 year old mainframe."
* "Only 1/3 of our students graduate from high school ready for college, work and citizenship."
* Gates suggests 3 new "R"'s for redesigned high schools: Rigor, Relevance and Relationships (with mentoring adults).
* Gates is urging, and backing these perspectives with grants from his foundation of $1 Billion, focusing on smaller schools, different forms of measurement and greater commitment to getting ALL students across the finish line in terms of readiness for college, work and citizenship.
It is worth reading the full text:
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/MediaCenter/Speeches/BillgSpeeches/BGSpeechNGA-050226.htm
2. Who Owns Collaboration?: A key decision point is arising in corporations about the "ownership" or leadership of collaboration. This includes the tools of collaboration (web conferencing, instant messaging, email, CRM and other systems) as well as the methodology and effectiveness measures. We would love to hear from Learning TRENDS readers about how the ownership of Collaboration is evolving in their organizations. Send me a note to emasie@masie.com and i will summarize in a future edition.
3. Streaming Video - Tips and Tricks: Here are a few tips and tricks that we have assembled about getting the highest and best use for streaming video:
* Always indicate the length of the video. When people don't know the length, they either fail to launch or end soon.
* Chunk and label. Create small chunks (6 minutes or less) if possible, and let people know what each chunk is with a clear label.
* Provide subtitles for rapid fast forwarding. Pop up a subtitle or graphic that allows the user to scroll forward to the key point, without having to watch everything.
* Emailable links. Create the ability for people to send links to fellow employees with a simple email.
* Consider text translation. Some learners would love to see the written transcript for a video clip.
4. Learning 2005 Update: We have added new content, a listing of the Learning Communities and a new short video update about Learning 2005, our new event to be held in Orlando from October 30 to November 2. We have almost 600 registrations already! Go to: http://www.learning2005.com
#312 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,212 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida.
1. Bill Gates: High Schools Are "Obsolete"
2. Who Owns Collaboration?
3. Streaming Video: Tips and Tricks
4. Learning 2005: Update
1. Bill Gates Says High Schools Are "Obsolete": Bill Gates, the Chairman of Microsoft recently gave an incredibly powerful speech about the shortcomings and challenges of United States high schools. Here are a few of his key points and worries:
* "By obsolete, I don't just mean that our high schools are broken, flawed and under-funded - though a case could be made for everyone of those points. By obsolete, I mean that our high schools - even when they are working as designed - cannot teach our kids what they need to know today."
* "Training the workforce of tomorrow with the high schools of today is like trying to teach kids about today's computers on a 50 year old mainframe."
* "Only 1/3 of our students graduate from high school ready for college, work and citizenship."
* Gates suggests 3 new "R"'s for redesigned high schools: Rigor, Relevance and Relationships (with mentoring adults).
* Gates is urging, and backing these perspectives with grants from his foundation of $1 Billion, focusing on smaller schools, different forms of measurement and greater commitment to getting ALL students across the finish line in terms of readiness for college, work and citizenship.
It is worth reading the full text:
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/MediaCenter/Speeches/BillgSpeeches/BGSpeechNGA-050226.htm
2. Who Owns Collaboration?: A key decision point is arising in corporations about the "ownership" or leadership of collaboration. This includes the tools of collaboration (web conferencing, instant messaging, email, CRM and other systems) as well as the methodology and effectiveness measures. We would love to hear from Learning TRENDS readers about how the ownership of Collaboration is evolving in their organizations. Send me a note to emasie@masie.com and i will summarize in a future edition.
3. Streaming Video - Tips and Tricks: Here are a few tips and tricks that we have assembled about getting the highest and best use for streaming video:
* Always indicate the length of the video. When people don't know the length, they either fail to launch or end soon.
* Chunk and label. Create small chunks (6 minutes or less) if possible, and let people know what each chunk is with a clear label.
* Provide subtitles for rapid fast forwarding. Pop up a subtitle or graphic that allows the user to scroll forward to the key point, without having to watch everything.
* Emailable links. Create the ability for people to send links to fellow employees with a simple email.
* Consider text translation. Some learners would love to see the written transcript for a video clip.
4. Learning 2005 Update: We have added new content, a listing of the Learning Communities and a new short video update about Learning 2005, our new event to be held in Orlando from October 30 to November 2. We have almost 600 registrations already! Go to: http://www.learning2005.com
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