577 - Results from Swine Flu Survey, Are They Your Friends?
May 7, 2009 Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - May 7, 2009.
#577 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
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Host, Learning 2009 - Nov 8 to 11 - Orlando, FL
1. Results from Swine Flu Reactions Survey
2. Performance Support: Learning at the Moment of Need
3. “Friend” in Social Network is a Fuzzy Word
1. Results from Swine Flu Reactions Survey: Over 1,060 learning professionals from around the world have responded to the Swine Flu Reactions survey that we conducted earlier this week. There was quite a range of reactions (or no reactions) by employers to the “Swine Flu” situation. Complete results are viewable at:
2. Performance Support - Learning at the Moment of Need: We continue to see a significant rise in the deployment of Performance Support as a solution by learning organizations. A combination of travel restrictions, tough economic times and a shifting workforce have led many corporations to increase their interest in “Learning at the Moment of Need”. We have a few seats available in The MASIE Center’s Performance Support Seminar & Lab, led by Conrad Gottfredson and Bob Mosher, June 24 to 26 in Saratoga Springs. Complete information and “value pricing” at http://www.masie.com
3. “Friend” in Social Network is a Fuzzy Word: Recently, I’ve found myself pausing at a request to be a “Friend” of someone in Facebook or other Social Networks. While I am quite interested in expanding my social networks and interacting with new colleagues around the world, the word “Friend” gives me pause. What does “Friend” imply - connection, knowledge, history, trust, awareness, etc? We need to think about terminology in the changing world of social networking. And, why is someone insulted if they follow you on Twitter and you don’t follow them?
Yours in learning,
Elliott Masie
Contact: emasie@masie.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Services & Events:
* Social Learning LAB & Seminar: June 17 - 19: Saratoga Springs, NY
* Performance Support LAB & Seminar: June 24 - 26, Saratoga Springs, NY
* Learning 2009: Nov 8 to 11 - Orlando, FL
Information and Registration at http://www.masie.com