Friday
Dec222006
425 - A Santa Learning Wish List
December 22, 2006
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - Dec 22, 2006.
#425 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
53,298 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of LMS 2007 - April 12 & 13 - Las Vegas, NV, USA.
1. Elliott's Santa Learning Wish List.
2. 2006 Dollars Left? Forward Spending Options.
3. A Personal Note.
1. Elliott's Santa Wish List: Even a Jewish guy can visit Santa with a wish list. So, I made up my Learning Wish List and have sent it as an XML file to Santa, via his secure Web Site. I thought I would share a few of the items on my Learning Wish List:
* Open Source Learning Content: Let's stop reinventing the wheel each time we create new content. Santa, please bring us a collaborative way for organizations to share content and extend it in an Open Source fashion.
In fact, Santa, if you bring it, our Learning CONSORTIUM will provide the leadership for this cool project!
* Easy Meta Tagging: Every time we create a piece of content, from this note to presentations, give us an easy way to add information (metadata) like keywords, source and more.
* Video Conference Acceptance: Santa, while I know you do a lot of travel on December 24th, most of the year, I would assume you want to keep in touch with your community without the reindeer's labor. If only we could get wider acceptance of Video Conference as a tool for communication and learning. Throw in a bit of high-definition if you can.
* Hype Buster Spray: Look in your bag and see if there is a can of Hype Buster that we could apply to our field. I'd love to spray it on most of the press releases and reports that come across my desk. Protect me from phrases like "The World's Leading Provider of..." or "World Class LMS". Just one can, Santa: just one can of Hype Buster!
* My 1958 Chemistry Set: This one is pretty personal, Santa. Could you find me a replica of my Global Hobby Chemistry Set from 1958? It was so cool and included test tubes, chemicals that changed color and sometimes gave off smoke and wierd odors. It had a burner to heat up stuff and a Microscope and more. I've looked in the stores, but I guess we are being safer with our kids. But, I'd love to do a few more experiments that I didn't get to when I was 8. (Also, if you have an Erector Set from 1957, I'll take one of those, too).
I'd love to hear your Learning Wish Lists for Santa. I'll send them off to the North Pole for possible action. Send them to emasie@masie.com
2. 2006 Dollars Left? Forward Spending Options: We've heard from several TRENDS readers who have the nice situation of wanting to spend some 2006 Budget figures before the end of the year. We can process your registrations or memberships for:
* Learning 2007 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando, Florida.
* LMS 2007 - Learning Systems User Group - April 12 and 13, Las Vegas.
* Learning CONSORTIUM Membership - $5,000 per Organization for 2007.
* Extreme Learning LAB & Seminar - January 17-19, Saratoga Springs.
Just go to http://www.masie.com for information and registrations. If you have special End of the Year Spending Requirements, send us a note to emasie@masie.com
3. A Personal Note: Thanks to the hundreds of folks who wrote Holiday Greetings to me after my note about the first night of Hanukkah. It was touching to connect with colleagues of all faiths about faith.
As we approach the season of Christmas, my wife's Holiday, we are looking forward to gathering with family and celebrating the spirit and magic of Christmas. Hug your loved ones and let us learn together for Peace on this Earth.
Elliott and Cathy Masie.
#425 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
53,298 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of LMS 2007 - April 12 & 13 - Las Vegas, NV, USA.
1. Elliott's Santa Learning Wish List.
2. 2006 Dollars Left? Forward Spending Options.
3. A Personal Note.
1. Elliott's Santa Wish List: Even a Jewish guy can visit Santa with a wish list. So, I made up my Learning Wish List and have sent it as an XML file to Santa, via his secure Web Site. I thought I would share a few of the items on my Learning Wish List:
* Open Source Learning Content: Let's stop reinventing the wheel each time we create new content. Santa, please bring us a collaborative way for organizations to share content and extend it in an Open Source fashion.
In fact, Santa, if you bring it, our Learning CONSORTIUM will provide the leadership for this cool project!
* Easy Meta Tagging: Every time we create a piece of content, from this note to presentations, give us an easy way to add information (metadata) like keywords, source and more.
* Video Conference Acceptance: Santa, while I know you do a lot of travel on December 24th, most of the year, I would assume you want to keep in touch with your community without the reindeer's labor. If only we could get wider acceptance of Video Conference as a tool for communication and learning. Throw in a bit of high-definition if you can.
* Hype Buster Spray: Look in your bag and see if there is a can of Hype Buster that we could apply to our field. I'd love to spray it on most of the press releases and reports that come across my desk. Protect me from phrases like "The World's Leading Provider of..." or "World Class LMS". Just one can, Santa: just one can of Hype Buster!
* My 1958 Chemistry Set: This one is pretty personal, Santa. Could you find me a replica of my Global Hobby Chemistry Set from 1958? It was so cool and included test tubes, chemicals that changed color and sometimes gave off smoke and wierd odors. It had a burner to heat up stuff and a Microscope and more. I've looked in the stores, but I guess we are being safer with our kids. But, I'd love to do a few more experiments that I didn't get to when I was 8. (Also, if you have an Erector Set from 1957, I'll take one of those, too).
I'd love to hear your Learning Wish Lists for Santa. I'll send them off to the North Pole for possible action. Send them to emasie@masie.com
2. 2006 Dollars Left? Forward Spending Options: We've heard from several TRENDS readers who have the nice situation of wanting to spend some 2006 Budget figures before the end of the year. We can process your registrations or memberships for:
* Learning 2007 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando, Florida.
* LMS 2007 - Learning Systems User Group - April 12 and 13, Las Vegas.
* Learning CONSORTIUM Membership - $5,000 per Organization for 2007.
* Extreme Learning LAB & Seminar - January 17-19, Saratoga Springs.
Just go to http://www.masie.com for information and registrations. If you have special End of the Year Spending Requirements, send us a note to emasie@masie.com
3. A Personal Note: Thanks to the hundreds of folks who wrote Holiday Greetings to me after my note about the first night of Hanukkah. It was touching to connect with colleagues of all faiths about faith.
As we approach the season of Christmas, my wife's Holiday, we are looking forward to gathering with family and celebrating the spirit and magic of Christmas. Hug your loved ones and let us learn together for Peace on this Earth.
Elliott and Cathy Masie.
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