519 - PodCast: NBC News Launches New Learning Platform
May 8, 2008 Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - May 8, 2008.
#519 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
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PodCast: NBC News Launches Learning/Networking/Engagement Platform
Special Note! I just finished interviewing Adam Jones, NBC News - Senior Vice President of Network Development and CFO for a special Learning TRENDS PodCast.
We talked about a revolutionary platform that NBC News has just released: iCUE. They have even opened up a new group called NBC Learn. There is a combination of journalists, media specialists and learning professionals working in this group. And, NBC has partnered with MIT on developing the design of this next generational learning model.
iCue takes “e-Learning” a huge step forward, with the introduction of small video chunks (from the NBC News archives), social networking and gaming. They blend these learning and engagement components in new ways, which will form the basis of new pedagogical approaches.
iCue is a free service and is starting with content/courses aimed at Advanced Placement classes for high school students. But, the platform is ideal for learning design for a wide range of content.
Go to http://www.masieweb.com/nbcicue for the PodCast and links to the service.
I’d love to get your thoughts and questions via email to emasie@masie.com
Thanks to NBC News for the PodCast and their work in learning.
Elliott Masie
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