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410 - User-Developed Content; Don't Spin and Forgiveness
October 9, 2006
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - Oct 9, 2006.
#410 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
52,956 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Learning 2006 - Nov 5-8 - Orlando - www.learning2006.com.
Over 1,426 Global Learning Leaders Registered
1. User-Developed Content - Web 3.0 Example.
2. Education Map of the Decade - Podcast & Map.
3. Don't Spin & Forgiveness - Leadership Thoughts.
4. How We Authored Rapid Learning Module.
1. User-Developed Content - Web 3.0 Example: This morning, I found a great example of "Web 3.0" user-developed content: http://wifi.earthcode.com is a site that locates and rates free WiFi locations using a combination of Google Maps and User Input/Ratings. I just added Uncommon Grounds in Saratoga Springs, NY, where I often am typing Learning TRENDS early in the morning (with several coffee pals at my table). Notice the ease of use of this application, truly tapping the collective "Wisdom of the Crowds".
2. Education Map of the Decade - Podcast & Map: Knowledgeworks Foundation has built an amazing Education Map of the Decade, defining a range of key trends and challenges that educators of all levels may face in the next 10 years. I had the honor of being part of one of design sessions held this summer at SkyWalker Ranch. We will be sharing the Map with all participants at Learning 2006. Here is a free podcast with Chad Wick, the President and CEO of the non-profit group, detailing the Education Map of the Decade and some of the key issues we will face. Listen to, download or read it at http://www.learning2006.com/university/
3. "Don't Spin" - Leadership Thoughts: Last Thursday, I spent the morning with a great colleague and thinker, Ken Blanchard. We pondered together about the current tendency of corporate and government leaders to use "Spin" in their communications with employees, shareholders and citizens.
Yet, the highest levels of trust and understanding come from straight, unprocessed talk by leaders. What if we added "Don't Spin" to our leadership training programs?
The other issue that struck us both were the two stories from recent school shootings. It was amazing to watch the families of the girls killed in U.S. incidents in Amish country and Colorado openly express forgiveness towards the killers and their families. Once again, what a powerful lesson for leaders to consider the role of forgiveness as part of their approach to conflict and problems.
4. How We Did Rapid Learning Trends: Last week, I published a module on Changing Technology, Changing Learning - http://www.masie.com/futures/ We have had thousands of viewings of this module. I have received many questions about how we designed this so rapidly (in about an hour). I used the just-released tool Engage from Articulate. While we never endorse products, I was impressed with the ease of use and speed of authoring.
They have a demo you can download at http://www.articulate.com I believe that we will see more of these rapid tools, which can use templates for style and can be given to subject matter experts and line workers for distributed content development.
* Update on Learning 2006:
- Please make your hotel reservations soon! We are running out of rooms at our primary hotel. There will be additional hotel options nearby, but if you are planning on attending, it would be wise to make your reservations and register as soon as possible.
- Yes, you will have an opportunity to experience the NASCAR racing car pit crew exercise at Learning 2006. We have a racing car and complete training crew coming to the event. In fact, this Friday, I am heading to a race with the crew to learn more about their leadership training process and to get some video for the Award presentation.
- Yes, you can still be part of the teaching process at the event. If you have registered and would like to tell a mini-Learning Story, Success, Failure or Rant, send us a suggestion at http://www.masie.com/mini/
- Yes, you will have great options to interact with key suppliers in our trade-show free setting. Each of our 50+ sponsors will be on site with a cellphone, so that you can call or text message to set up a meeting. They will also have a sponsor sign with a quick summary of their resources.
- Yes, you will have access to our LearningNet social networking system as soon as you register for the event. This graphical system provides great visualization of the new colleagues you will meet at Learning 2006.
- Register soon. There are currently 1,426 of your colleagues registered.
Space is limited.
Go to http://www.learning2006.com for complete information and registration.
#410 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
52,956 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Learning 2006 - Nov 5-8 - Orlando - www.learning2006.com.
Over 1,426 Global Learning Leaders Registered
1. User-Developed Content - Web 3.0 Example.
2. Education Map of the Decade - Podcast & Map.
3. Don't Spin & Forgiveness - Leadership Thoughts.
4. How We Authored Rapid Learning Module.
1. User-Developed Content - Web 3.0 Example: This morning, I found a great example of "Web 3.0" user-developed content: http://wifi.earthcode.com is a site that locates and rates free WiFi locations using a combination of Google Maps and User Input/Ratings. I just added Uncommon Grounds in Saratoga Springs, NY, where I often am typing Learning TRENDS early in the morning (with several coffee pals at my table). Notice the ease of use of this application, truly tapping the collective "Wisdom of the Crowds".
2. Education Map of the Decade - Podcast & Map: Knowledgeworks Foundation has built an amazing Education Map of the Decade, defining a range of key trends and challenges that educators of all levels may face in the next 10 years. I had the honor of being part of one of design sessions held this summer at SkyWalker Ranch. We will be sharing the Map with all participants at Learning 2006. Here is a free podcast with Chad Wick, the President and CEO of the non-profit group, detailing the Education Map of the Decade and some of the key issues we will face. Listen to, download or read it at http://www.learning2006.com/university/
3. "Don't Spin" - Leadership Thoughts: Last Thursday, I spent the morning with a great colleague and thinker, Ken Blanchard. We pondered together about the current tendency of corporate and government leaders to use "Spin" in their communications with employees, shareholders and citizens.
Yet, the highest levels of trust and understanding come from straight, unprocessed talk by leaders. What if we added "Don't Spin" to our leadership training programs?
The other issue that struck us both were the two stories from recent school shootings. It was amazing to watch the families of the girls killed in U.S. incidents in Amish country and Colorado openly express forgiveness towards the killers and their families. Once again, what a powerful lesson for leaders to consider the role of forgiveness as part of their approach to conflict and problems.
4. How We Did Rapid Learning Trends: Last week, I published a module on Changing Technology, Changing Learning - http://www.masie.com/futures/ We have had thousands of viewings of this module. I have received many questions about how we designed this so rapidly (in about an hour). I used the just-released tool Engage from Articulate. While we never endorse products, I was impressed with the ease of use and speed of authoring.
They have a demo you can download at http://www.articulate.com I believe that we will see more of these rapid tools, which can use templates for style and can be given to subject matter experts and line workers for distributed content development.
* Update on Learning 2006:
- Please make your hotel reservations soon! We are running out of rooms at our primary hotel. There will be additional hotel options nearby, but if you are planning on attending, it would be wise to make your reservations and register as soon as possible.
- Yes, you will have an opportunity to experience the NASCAR racing car pit crew exercise at Learning 2006. We have a racing car and complete training crew coming to the event. In fact, this Friday, I am heading to a race with the crew to learn more about their leadership training process and to get some video for the Award presentation.
- Yes, you can still be part of the teaching process at the event. If you have registered and would like to tell a mini-Learning Story, Success, Failure or Rant, send us a suggestion at http://www.masie.com/mini/
- Yes, you will have great options to interact with key suppliers in our trade-show free setting. Each of our 50+ sponsors will be on site with a cellphone, so that you can call or text message to set up a meeting. They will also have a sponsor sign with a quick summary of their resources.
- Yes, you will have access to our LearningNet social networking system as soon as you register for the event. This graphical system provides great visualization of the new colleagues you will meet at Learning 2006.
- Register soon. There are currently 1,426 of your colleagues registered.
Space is limited.
Go to http://www.learning2006.com for complete information and registration.
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