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428 - Correction and Nintendo Wii Stands Up
January 30, 2007
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - Jan 30, 2007.
#428 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
53,314 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of LMS 2007 - April 12 & 13 - Las Vegas, NV, USA.
1. OOOPS, I Added a / .
2. Nintendo Wii: Gaming Stands Up!
1. OOOPS, I Added a / (A simple / makes a Huge Difference). Yesterday, I sent out a note to my closest 53,000 colleagues and added a / at the end of a URL for some of our PodCasts. Unfortunately, our LearningWiki doesn't forgive that mistake and you weren't able to access these very cool interviews. So, here is the corrected URL and article:
Corrected URL: http://www.learningwiki.com/topics
* Mini Topics on Learning Podcasts: Brooke Thomas from our team here at The MASIE Center, interviewed nine learning colleagues who were presenters of Mini-Seminars at Learning 2006. These are short, targeted PodCasts about key learning challenges:
* Robert Parry, Western International University - Engaging Students in the World of Online Learning - What Works?
* Michael Sunnarborg, Target - Impacts and Benefits of Blended vs.
Instructor Led vs. e-Learning.
* Eren Rosenfeld, Merrill Lynch - Training Via Blackberry: Tackling the Transformation of Course Design and Delivery.
* Doug Chasick, CallSource - Career Transitions: From Classroom Instructor to Distance Learning.
* David Shoemaker, eCornell - Formal vs. Informal Learning- Is the Course Dead?
* Catlyn Gregory, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu - How to Get Stakeholders'
Acceptance For Something New, Nifty and Cool, Instead of Doing the same Old Thing.
* Barbara McKnight, Countrywide Home Loans - Holding Learners Accountable After a Learning Event.
* Carolyn Henning, Accenture - Improving Training Effectiveness Through Strategic Planning.
* Andrew Teasdale, Humana - Do Instructional Designers Need to Understand Learning Theory?
Click here for these PodCasts: http://www.learningwiki.com/topics
2. Nintendo Wii: Gaming Stands Up! The MASIE Center has been testing the new Nintendo Wii in our Learning Lab. We had 45 colleagues from around the world spending hours playing and exploring the new interface model designed for the Nintendo Wii. Basically, you stand up and move your hand, holding the wireless device, as the interface to the games.
This turned into an unpredicted level of social interaction! People stood close and were actually physically involved with the swings, batting, bowling and boxing movements of the person playing the game. We observed an almost instant acceptance of these games from people who had rejected many of the console games on XBOX and Playstation. Our training and learning colleagues were fascinated by the potential for using this wireless interface for corporate training, simulation and performance. We'll keep you up-to-date on our research on this topic.
Check out the review of the Nintendo Wii, written by my colleague, Jim Louderback, Editor of PC Magazine:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2058406,00.asp
I would love to hear your comments and learnings if you are using the Wii.
Send me a note to emasie@masie.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events & Services:
* LMS 2007 User Group: April 12 & 13 - Las Vegas.
* Learning 2007: October 21 - 24 - Orlando.
* Extreme Learning LAB: May 9 - 11 - Saratoga Springs, NY.
* Membership in Learning CONSORTIUM.
Information at http://www.masie.com
#428 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
53,314 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of LMS 2007 - April 12 & 13 - Las Vegas, NV, USA.
1. OOOPS, I Added a / .
2. Nintendo Wii: Gaming Stands Up!
1. OOOPS, I Added a / (A simple / makes a Huge Difference). Yesterday, I sent out a note to my closest 53,000 colleagues and added a / at the end of a URL for some of our PodCasts. Unfortunately, our LearningWiki doesn't forgive that mistake and you weren't able to access these very cool interviews. So, here is the corrected URL and article:
Corrected URL: http://www.learningwiki.com/topics
* Mini Topics on Learning Podcasts: Brooke Thomas from our team here at The MASIE Center, interviewed nine learning colleagues who were presenters of Mini-Seminars at Learning 2006. These are short, targeted PodCasts about key learning challenges:
* Robert Parry, Western International University - Engaging Students in the World of Online Learning - What Works?
* Michael Sunnarborg, Target - Impacts and Benefits of Blended vs.
Instructor Led vs. e-Learning.
* Eren Rosenfeld, Merrill Lynch - Training Via Blackberry: Tackling the Transformation of Course Design and Delivery.
* Doug Chasick, CallSource - Career Transitions: From Classroom Instructor to Distance Learning.
* David Shoemaker, eCornell - Formal vs. Informal Learning- Is the Course Dead?
* Catlyn Gregory, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu - How to Get Stakeholders'
Acceptance For Something New, Nifty and Cool, Instead of Doing the same Old Thing.
* Barbara McKnight, Countrywide Home Loans - Holding Learners Accountable After a Learning Event.
* Carolyn Henning, Accenture - Improving Training Effectiveness Through Strategic Planning.
* Andrew Teasdale, Humana - Do Instructional Designers Need to Understand Learning Theory?
Click here for these PodCasts: http://www.learningwiki.com/topics
2. Nintendo Wii: Gaming Stands Up! The MASIE Center has been testing the new Nintendo Wii in our Learning Lab. We had 45 colleagues from around the world spending hours playing and exploring the new interface model designed for the Nintendo Wii. Basically, you stand up and move your hand, holding the wireless device, as the interface to the games.
This turned into an unpredicted level of social interaction! People stood close and were actually physically involved with the swings, batting, bowling and boxing movements of the person playing the game. We observed an almost instant acceptance of these games from people who had rejected many of the console games on XBOX and Playstation. Our training and learning colleagues were fascinated by the potential for using this wireless interface for corporate training, simulation and performance. We'll keep you up-to-date on our research on this topic.
Check out the review of the Nintendo Wii, written by my colleague, Jim Louderback, Editor of PC Magazine:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2058406,00.asp
I would love to hear your comments and learnings if you are using the Wii.
Send me a note to emasie@masie.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events & Services:
* LMS 2007 User Group: April 12 & 13 - Las Vegas.
* Learning 2007: October 21 - 24 - Orlando.
* Extreme Learning LAB: May 9 - 11 - Saratoga Springs, NY.
* Membership in Learning CONSORTIUM.
Information at http://www.masie.com
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