651 - Learnings from CES Gadget Show, New Section of Video Lab
January 12, 2011 Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - Jan. 12, 2011.
#651 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,222 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host: Learning Leadership Academy - Saratoga Springs, Feb 2011
1. Trends from CES/Gadget Show.
2. New Section of Video for Learning Offered.
1. Trends from CES/Gadget Show: Our scouts from CES, the annual Gadget Show in Las Vegas, have spotted a number of technology announcements that have potential to impact the learning field:
* Tablets, Tablets, Tablets: Expanding on the iPad phenomenon, there were over 18 announcements about new Tablet Form Factors, including ones running Android, Windows and other systems. With the addition of cameras, slide-out keyboards and varied sizes, the Tablet was the computer of interest at CES. There was almost radio silence on netbooks, notebooks and desktops. Enterprise capabilities were featured, to bring the Tablet safely into the corporate setting. Watch for Tablets to be used for both Performance Support as well as learning platforms.
* Apps for $10 vs. Programs for $100: The size and cost of featured software has shifted from boxed software to Apps. From free to a few dollars, or $10 to $30, the App is provocative in its size, agility and distribution mode. Using auto update, these represent a non-disruptive approach to continual improvement. Apps are being developed across the platforms to run on desktops, tablets and smartphones. As we assign new roles or projects to employees, imagine apps flowing with the assignment, providing targeted functionality and data access appropriate to the new situation. Apps are rarely going to require training and will increasingly be leveraged for just-in-time skill development.
* Video Screens Drop in Price and Grow in Size: The size of displays and televisions are growing rapidly as prices are shrinking. Increasingly, displays are including 3D capabilities and starting to include touch screen and embedded video cameras. We will be able to easily add these to our classrooms, offices and workplaces with directed display from handheld devices. Data manipulation through touch will also open a new door to work process design and collaboration.
* Cameras, Video Conferencing and Gesture Based: Our scouts tracked a range of new, low cost, high def, easy-to-use cameras that will be leveraged for User Created Content. Video Conferencing, Video Chat and Telepresence were widely featured and shifting towards integrated communications. And, the XBOX Kinect gesture based technology was on the minds of many technologists at CES. In fact, I am heading out to Microsoft in 2 weeks to meet with the product managers for Kinect to better understand the potential for this capability for the learning field.
2. New Section of Video for Learning LAB Offered: Today, I finished teaching our popular Video for Learning LAB & Seminar. We were sold out for this section and have added another section to be held in Saratoga Springs, NY from March 28 to 30. Details and online registration at http://www.masie.com Space is limited so please register early.
Yours in learning,
Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2011 - Nov 6 to 9, 2011 - Orlando, Florida.
* Video for Learning LAB - March in Saratoga Springs.
* Learning Leadership Academy - February in Saratoga Springs.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com