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374 - LMS Next Hurdles; 20th Anniversary of The MASIE Center
January 4, 2006
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - Jan 1, 2006.
#374 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
51,934 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
LMS 2006 - April 6-7 - Las Vegas, NV - www.lms2006.com Learning 2006 - Nov 5-8 - Orlando - www.learning2006.com
1. 20th Anniversary of The MASIE Center.
2. Learning Management Systems - The Next Hurdles.
3. An In-Store Handheld Shopping Experience.
1. 20th Anniversary of The MASIE Center: Happy New Year! As we start 2006, I remembered that it is the 20th Anniversary of The MASIE Center.
In 1986, I started the Center as a thinktank focused on the future of learning. Over the years, we have addressed a wide range of learning and technology themes, including Computer Training, CBT, e-Learning, Extreme Learning and Collaboration. And, we have launched many key events for the industry including Computer Training & Support Conference, TechLearn, Learning 2005 and now the LMS 2006 event. I want to thank Learning TRENDS readers and our Learning CONSORTIUM members for their support and interest. We will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The MASIE Center with new experiments, new collaborations and even more "attitude" about the need for learning in our organizations. We look forward to the next 20 years of working together!
2. Learning Management Systems - The Next Hurdles: The key challenge for most organizations using Learning Management Systems (and Learning Content Management Systems) is to turn them into "engines" for learning. How do we use our LMS to drive these business requirements?
* Compliance.
* Invitation.
* Informal Learning.
* Customer Knowledge.
* Rapid Development.
* Talent Retention.
* Balanced Scorecard
* Speed and Velocity of Change & On-Boarding.
* Globalizing Learning.
We will be focusing the work of the Learning CONSORTIUM and The MASIE Center on many of these key issues in the coming months as we work with both LMS providers and Learning Executives in implementing companies.
(Note, LMS 2006 registration is now open at www.lms2006.com)
3. An In-Store Handheld Shopping Experience: I had a very cool shopping experience in the Container Store in New York City. I was handed a PDA as I entered the store, linked to my credit card and address of our corporate apartment in Manhattan. All I had to do was scan the bar codes of any products that I wanted. Pictures, details, inventory data and quantity desired were displayed. I walked around the store, pointing and buying.
I then handed it back at a desk near the door, had a receipt printed and three hours later it was delivered to our apartment (for only $15 delivery charge). My mind has been swirling with the implications for this type of in-store shopping experience.
Upcoming MASIE Center Events and Services:
* Learning Management Systems 2006 - Las Vegas - April 6 and 7.
* Extreme Learning LAB & Seminar - Saratoga Springs - Jan 25-27.
* Learning 2006 - Orlando - Nov 5 - 8.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM.
Information at http://www.masie.com
#374 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
51,934 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
LMS 2006 - April 6-7 - Las Vegas, NV - www.lms2006.com Learning 2006 - Nov 5-8 - Orlando - www.learning2006.com
1. 20th Anniversary of The MASIE Center.
2. Learning Management Systems - The Next Hurdles.
3. An In-Store Handheld Shopping Experience.
1. 20th Anniversary of The MASIE Center: Happy New Year! As we start 2006, I remembered that it is the 20th Anniversary of The MASIE Center.
In 1986, I started the Center as a thinktank focused on the future of learning. Over the years, we have addressed a wide range of learning and technology themes, including Computer Training, CBT, e-Learning, Extreme Learning and Collaboration. And, we have launched many key events for the industry including Computer Training & Support Conference, TechLearn, Learning 2005 and now the LMS 2006 event. I want to thank Learning TRENDS readers and our Learning CONSORTIUM members for their support and interest. We will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The MASIE Center with new experiments, new collaborations and even more "attitude" about the need for learning in our organizations. We look forward to the next 20 years of working together!
2. Learning Management Systems - The Next Hurdles: The key challenge for most organizations using Learning Management Systems (and Learning Content Management Systems) is to turn them into "engines" for learning. How do we use our LMS to drive these business requirements?
* Compliance.
* Invitation.
* Informal Learning.
* Customer Knowledge.
* Rapid Development.
* Talent Retention.
* Balanced Scorecard
* Speed and Velocity of Change & On-Boarding.
* Globalizing Learning.
We will be focusing the work of the Learning CONSORTIUM and The MASIE Center on many of these key issues in the coming months as we work with both LMS providers and Learning Executives in implementing companies.
(Note, LMS 2006 registration is now open at www.lms2006.com)
3. An In-Store Handheld Shopping Experience: I had a very cool shopping experience in the Container Store in New York City. I was handed a PDA as I entered the store, linked to my credit card and address of our corporate apartment in Manhattan. All I had to do was scan the bar codes of any products that I wanted. Pictures, details, inventory data and quantity desired were displayed. I walked around the store, pointing and buying.
I then handed it back at a desk near the door, had a receipt printed and three hours later it was delivered to our apartment (for only $15 delivery charge). My mind has been swirling with the implications for this type of in-store shopping experience.
Upcoming MASIE Center Events and Services:
* Learning Management Systems 2006 - Las Vegas - April 6 and 7.
* Extreme Learning LAB & Seminar - Saratoga Springs - Jan 25-27.
* Learning 2006 - Orlando - Nov 5 - 8.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM.
Information at http://www.masie.com
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