593 - Learning Leader in Tsunami, 21st Century Skills Book, The Role of the Story
October 6, 2009 Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - October 6, 2009.
#593 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
54,814 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host - Learning 2009 - Nov 8-11 - Orlando, Florida
1. Learning Leader Survives Tsunami in Samoa
2. New Book: “21st Century Skills”
3. “The Story” - Key Focus for Learning 2009
1. Learning Leader Survives Tsunami in Samoa: Many of you have met my good colleague and friend Wayne Hodgins. Wayne is one of the visionaries in the Learning field - helping to create much of the base for e-Learning, evolving the concept of learning objects, standards like SCORM and the need for continuous learning innovation. For the past year, Wayne has been sailing around the world - often by himself with his dog Ruby - sending awesome messages back about Learning and his global adventure.
Last week, when the Tsunami hit in American Samoa, Wayne’s boat Learnativity was in the harbor. Wayne and Ruby survived a harrowing experience as the harbor emptied out of water and then rushed back in. Many Samoans died, as well as one of the other folks on a nearby boat. Wayne’s story is fascinating and inspiring to read:
http://learnativity.typepad.com/
He is now sailing away from Samoa and will be flying to Learning 2009, where he is one of our keynoters. Wayne, we are so glad that you are safe!
2. New Book: “21st Century Skills”.
There is a new book that you should add to your reading list:
“21 Century Skills - Learning for life In Our Times”
By: Charles Fadel and Bernie Trilling
This book focuses on learning and education from an innovation and reskilling approach. Check it out at http://tinyurl.com/21skils
3. “The Story” - Key Focus for Learning 2009: We are about to take our 1,000th registration for Learning 2009! During the event, to be held in Orlando from Nov 8 to 11, we will place special focus on the role of “The Story” in learning. Stories are key elements in organizational learning and development. Leaders need to add “storytelling” and “storylistening” to their skills. Organizations are experimenting with ways of harvesting stories in both video and other media formats. Distributed teams benefit from sharing stories across time and distance. We will be taking a 360 degree look at the role of “The Story” in learning. Early Registration Discounts are available at http://www.learning2009.com
Yours in Learning,
Elliott Masie
Contact: emasie@masie.com
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