617 - Hotdog Vendor with iPAD, Virtual Leaders Publish Context
April 12, 2010 Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - April 12, 2010.
#617 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
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Host: LMS & Learning Systems Forun - June in Chicago!
1. Avraham the Hot Dog Vendor and iPAD App?
2. Virtual Leaders Must Publish Context!
3. Learning Focus on Resumes - Career Idea.
4. 3D Book - Great Read.
1. Avraham the Hot Dog Vendor and iPAD App? I did some fun research this weekend with Avraham, the hotdog and pretzel vendor that is located next to our Manhattan apartment. Avraham is from Egypt and works long days selling hotdogs, skewers and knishes to Broadway Tourists and locals. I gave him a new Apple iPAD and we brainstormed possible “Performance Support” uses of a wireless tablet. Read the findings on our iPAD Learning Lab Blog at: http://tinyurl.com/ipadhotdog (Hint: Language Help, Ordering Supplies, Nutrition and Homework Help are some of the ideas generated at Avraham’s stand.)
2. Virtual Leaders Must Publish Context! The MASIE Center has been conducting research on the needs of distributed workers. We hear a very clear demand from remote workers for virtual leaders to rapidly publish CONTEXT following corporate policy changes. In other words, if the company shifts policy on a subject (eg. new commission models or entry/exit in a new market), the remote workers want their direct manager to publish the backstory and other context to help them understand and trust the new policy. This publishing may be a conference call or a regular focused blog to the team. We urge Virtual Leaders to add Context Publishing to their habits and rituals. (Note: There are a few seats left in next week’s Virtual Leadership LAB & Seminar in Saratoga Springs - http://www.masie.com)
3. Learning Focus on Resumes - Career Idea: Consider adding one more section to your resume - “Learning Focus”. This is a section, towards the bottom of your resume, reflecting your current and ongoing learning interests and activities. This is a perfect way to reflect your commitment to learning and also is a perfect trigger for conversations during the interview.
4. Learning in 3D Book - Great Read: Check out “Learning in 3D” by my colleague and friend Tony O’Driscoll from Duke University, which he wrote with Karl Kapp. They create a foundation for considering and deploying 3D Worlds and Virtual Worlds (like Second Life) for learning and collaboration. They are both excited about this innovation space as well as being researchers on the advantages and challenges of using 3D for learning in 2010. Information about the book at: http://www.learningin3d.info
Special Announcement: We are very excited to announce our 6th annual LMS & Learning Systems Forum, which will be held in Chicago on June 10 and 11th. This is a critical time for organizations to look at current and legacy LMS systems and consider what to do as learning formats and requirements evolve. Elliott Masie and Jonathan Kayes will co-host this annual event. http://www.masie.com
Yours in learning,
Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Virtual Leadership: Skills for Leading Distributed Teams.
* LMS & Learning Systems Forum.
* Learning and Government Briefing.
* Video for Learning LAB & Seminar.
* Learning 2010 - Oct 24 to 27 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
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