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407 - VeinViewer - Performance Support; Embedded Search in Documents
October 1, 2006
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - Oct 1, 2006.
#407 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
52,914 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Learning 2006 - Nov 5-8 - Orlando - www.learning2006.com.
Over 1,326 Global Learning Leaders Registered Already!
1. VeinViewer: Advances in Performance Support.
2. Search Embedded in Context.
3. Office Hours - Meeting Variation.
4. Video Overview of Learning 2006.
1. Projected Vein Locations: This weekend, I saw a fascinating new "performance support" system - one that helps doctors and nurses find veins easily when drawing blood or inserting an IV. At Wired's NextFest in NYC, I had a chance to demonstrate "The VeinViewer" by Luminetx. Using near-infrared beams, the device locates veins and arteries below the skin and then projects a real time image of those veins onto the skin of the patient. Instantly, there is no guesswork on the location or size of the target for a needle. This is one of the cool "performance support" models that we see coming into the workplace to provide contextual support and altered work processes. It dramatically reduces the painful moments of "oops, wrong spot". Check it out at: http://www.luminetx.com
2. Search Embedded in Context: Yahoo and other search engines are adding an interesting feature that allows the writer of a document or website to add a small icon to do a real-time search as a pop-up window for a term that may change dynamically. For example, one could mention the exchange rate for dollar to Euro, add a tiny icon, and when you clicked on that icon, a full search appears as an overlay window. Hopefully, we will see the development of a universally accepted mini-icon that we can use to indicate "click here for search extensions". Yahoo is calling their beta level product, Y!Q Beta. Information at:
http://yq.search.yahoo.com/publisher/index.html
3. Office Hours - Meeting Variation: A number of high-tech executives are experimenting with an idea familiar in academia: office hours. Rather than schedule meetings, some executives are blocking an hour to 90 minutes 1 or
2 times a week. Either using a sign-up sheet outside the suite or on a first-come basis, any associates can get 5 to 10 minutes on a topic of their choosing. While it can backfire, it is worth noticing at least some experimentation with alternatives to PowerPoint-rich long meetings.
4. Video Overview of Learning 2006: In addition to the text and graphical description (and crossword puzzle) about Learning 2006, I have just added a 15 minute video overview of the features, focus and activities at our unique event, to be held in Orlando from November 5th to 8th. This is an example of low-cost, rapid development video produced in the "flash"
studio in my office and quickly uploaded to our website. Check it out at:
http://www.learning2006.com/university
MASIE Center Products and Services:
* Apply for Membership in our Learning CONSORTIUM.
* Learning 2006 - Nov 5 to 8 - Orlando, Florida.
Information at: http://www.masie.com
#407 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
52,914 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Learning 2006 - Nov 5-8 - Orlando - www.learning2006.com.
Over 1,326 Global Learning Leaders Registered Already!
1. VeinViewer: Advances in Performance Support.
2. Search Embedded in Context.
3. Office Hours - Meeting Variation.
4. Video Overview of Learning 2006.
1. Projected Vein Locations: This weekend, I saw a fascinating new "performance support" system - one that helps doctors and nurses find veins easily when drawing blood or inserting an IV. At Wired's NextFest in NYC, I had a chance to demonstrate "The VeinViewer" by Luminetx. Using near-infrared beams, the device locates veins and arteries below the skin and then projects a real time image of those veins onto the skin of the patient. Instantly, there is no guesswork on the location or size of the target for a needle. This is one of the cool "performance support" models that we see coming into the workplace to provide contextual support and altered work processes. It dramatically reduces the painful moments of "oops, wrong spot". Check it out at: http://www.luminetx.com
2. Search Embedded in Context: Yahoo and other search engines are adding an interesting feature that allows the writer of a document or website to add a small icon to do a real-time search as a pop-up window for a term that may change dynamically. For example, one could mention the exchange rate for dollar to Euro, add a tiny icon, and when you clicked on that icon, a full search appears as an overlay window. Hopefully, we will see the development of a universally accepted mini-icon that we can use to indicate "click here for search extensions". Yahoo is calling their beta level product, Y!Q Beta. Information at:
http://yq.search.yahoo.com/publisher/index.html
3. Office Hours - Meeting Variation: A number of high-tech executives are experimenting with an idea familiar in academia: office hours. Rather than schedule meetings, some executives are blocking an hour to 90 minutes 1 or
2 times a week. Either using a sign-up sheet outside the suite or on a first-come basis, any associates can get 5 to 10 minutes on a topic of their choosing. While it can backfire, it is worth noticing at least some experimentation with alternatives to PowerPoint-rich long meetings.
4. Video Overview of Learning 2006: In addition to the text and graphical description (and crossword puzzle) about Learning 2006, I have just added a 15 minute video overview of the features, focus and activities at our unique event, to be held in Orlando from November 5th to 8th. This is an example of low-cost, rapid development video produced in the "flash"
studio in my office and quickly uploaded to our website. Check it out at:
http://www.learning2006.com/university
MASIE Center Products and Services:
* Apply for Membership in our Learning CONSORTIUM.
* Learning 2006 - Nov 5 to 8 - Orlando, Florida.
Information at: http://www.masie.com
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