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447 - World Without Oil; Data Mining an LMS; Hint: End Class Early
May 23, 2007
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - May 23, 2007.
#447 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
53,535 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2007 - Oct 21-24 - Orlando, Florida, USA
1. World Without Oil - Alternate Reality.
2. Data Mining with LMS and LCMS.
3. Tom Brokaw on the Real World.
4. Meet in Israel for a Drink.
1. World Without Oil - Alternate Reality: One of our Learning 2007 keynoters, Jane McGonigal, is on the design team for a provactive experience that is live on the web until June 1st. World Without Oil is what is known as an Alternate Reality. In this instance, it engages you (and many other on-line users) in an on-going simulation/game focused on the scenario of an "Oil Shock" - with peaked prices and shortages. Check it out as a glimpse into the future:
http://worldwithoutoil.org
Jane will be one of my keynoters at Learning 2007 and will also present at our Gaming4Learning component of the event. This genre of Alternate Reality has potential uses in organizations for change management training, strategy work and learning. We'll explore the implications in Orlando.
2. Data Mining with LMS and LCMS: Yesterday, we met with 90 members of our Learning CONSORTIUM in Chicago. One of the interesting elements was a conversation about Data Mining and LMS/LCMS.
Data Mining is way more than just a series of reports. Imagine if the CEO asked you to "mine" the data in the LMS/LCMS, linked to both HR and Business Performance data, to yield indicators about "speed to competency factors" or to feed a dashboard with on-going compliance readiness.
To get to a Data Mining capacity, we are going to need to open up the LMS/LCMS for more active and real-time data access by authorized users and to re-conceptualize which types of reports or active indicators really move the business forward.
3. Tom Brokaw on the Real World: Saturday, I had an opportunity to meet and talk with Tom Brokaw, former anchor of NBC News, who was at Skidmore College for the graduation. He had some interesting things to say to the students who were about to get their degrees. This was one of the things that stuck in my brain:
"The real world is not high school. The real world is not college. The real world is more like junior high. You will encounter the same adolescent behavior. That is your burden. We all share it with you."
4. Meet in Israel for a Drink: I will be going to Israel in 12 days to deliver the keynote at a training/learning conference for companies in the region. If you are a learning professional based in Israel and would like to meet for a drink and conversation, send me a note to emasie@masie.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
* Learning 2007: Oct 21 to 24 - Orlando, Florida.
* Learning Leaders Academy: July 22 to 25 - Saratoga Springs.
* Membership in our Learning CONSORTIUM.
Information at http://www.masie.com Email to Elliott at emasie@masie.com
#447 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
53,535 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2007 - Oct 21-24 - Orlando, Florida, USA
1. World Without Oil - Alternate Reality.
2. Data Mining with LMS and LCMS.
3. Tom Brokaw on the Real World.
4. Meet in Israel for a Drink.
1. World Without Oil - Alternate Reality: One of our Learning 2007 keynoters, Jane McGonigal, is on the design team for a provactive experience that is live on the web until June 1st. World Without Oil is what is known as an Alternate Reality. In this instance, it engages you (and many other on-line users) in an on-going simulation/game focused on the scenario of an "Oil Shock" - with peaked prices and shortages. Check it out as a glimpse into the future:
http://worldwithoutoil.org
Jane will be one of my keynoters at Learning 2007 and will also present at our Gaming4Learning component of the event. This genre of Alternate Reality has potential uses in organizations for change management training, strategy work and learning. We'll explore the implications in Orlando.
2. Data Mining with LMS and LCMS: Yesterday, we met with 90 members of our Learning CONSORTIUM in Chicago. One of the interesting elements was a conversation about Data Mining and LMS/LCMS.
Data Mining is way more than just a series of reports. Imagine if the CEO asked you to "mine" the data in the LMS/LCMS, linked to both HR and Business Performance data, to yield indicators about "speed to competency factors" or to feed a dashboard with on-going compliance readiness.
To get to a Data Mining capacity, we are going to need to open up the LMS/LCMS for more active and real-time data access by authorized users and to re-conceptualize which types of reports or active indicators really move the business forward.
3. Tom Brokaw on the Real World: Saturday, I had an opportunity to meet and talk with Tom Brokaw, former anchor of NBC News, who was at Skidmore College for the graduation. He had some interesting things to say to the students who were about to get their degrees. This was one of the things that stuck in my brain:
"The real world is not high school. The real world is not college. The real world is more like junior high. You will encounter the same adolescent behavior. That is your burden. We all share it with you."
4. Meet in Israel for a Drink: I will be going to Israel in 12 days to deliver the keynote at a training/learning conference for companies in the region. If you are a learning professional based in Israel and would like to meet for a drink and conversation, send me a note to emasie@masie.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
* Learning 2007: Oct 21 to 24 - Orlando, Florida.
* Learning Leaders Academy: July 22 to 25 - Saratoga Springs.
* Membership in our Learning CONSORTIUM.
Information at http://www.masie.com Email to Elliott at emasie@masie.com
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