Elliott Masie's Learning TRENDS

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - January 30, 2013.
#759 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,879 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.
Host: Learning Directions Blended Seminars

1. Mini-Tablet Usability Soars.
2. Sleep and Memory Evidence.
3. Learning Directions Seminar.

1. Mini-Tablet Usability Soars: My full-sized tablets are getting very lonely! Over the past six months, I have migrated to the small, mini-sized form factor for my tablets. First, I fell in love with the Amazon Kindle Fire - shifting from the full-sized to a palm-ready version. Then, when the iPad Mini came out, it was “so long” to the full-sized tablet. In fact, although I have six different tablets at The MASIE Center Lab and at home, I have not put a finger on a full-sized device in 3 months!

Why? It is a clear case of Usability. In fact, as I travel around the country I am watching this size format shift in action. Here is what makes the smaller format a winner for me:

* Less Disruptive Visually: I can set it up at a restaurant while eating, at a meeting while using notes and viewing documents, and on my lap while watching TV or a movie - and it is less disruptive! It fits into the scene and into other activities easier and with fewer space and visual conflicts.

* Fits into Pockets, Purses and Lab Coats: The mini goes simply into the inner pocket of my winter coat. I have seen women place it in purses and a team of doctors/nurses slip it into the pockets of their white lab coats. The “wearability” adds to the use and acceptance.

* Fingers Fit Typing Naturally: My typing is easier, either using 2 thumbs from the side, or all fingers for traditional use. Add the voice recognition element and I have no trouble responding to emails or creating new documents.

* One-Handed Video: I am using the video camera for shoots with the great advantage of one-handed holding that’s not tiring. This makes it easier to use for even longer shoots.

* Hold While Speaking: At the TedX Broadway conference in New York City on Monday, the keynote host used his iPad Mini for all notes and introductions. It fit into his hand and was a digital set of note cards that made the day.

We think that the smaller sizes will rapidly challenge the larger tablet format. My one concern was that reading larger forms on the Mini would be impossible. But, almost all forms are either in PDF, eBook or Browser formats, which can be resized and shaped easily. It has not been a problem to access and use all size forms and documents.

What is next for the smaller tablets?

* I’d love my iPad Mini to also allow for telephone calling with a Bluetooth earpiece. It would replace much of the need for my phone.
* More inputs and outputs. I’d love to see all tablets have a USB input and easier HDMI and other media outputs.
* Better Lens. I would pay an extra fee to have a top-end camera lens to facilitate great photo and video capture.

Watch for this form factor ahead!

2. Sleep and Memory Evidence: Here is a great article to read about the role of Sleep and Memory from a summary in the New York Times:

“Scientists have known for decades that the ability to remember newly learned information declines with age, but it was not clear why. A new study may provide part of the answer. The report, posted online on Sunday by the journal Nature Neuroscience, suggests that structural brain changes occurring naturally over time interfere with sleep quality, which in turn blunts the ability to store memories for the long term.” Check it out at: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/28/health/brain-aging-linked-to-sleep-related-memory-decline.html

3. Learning Directions Seminar: There are seats available in our Learning Directions seminars, focused on what is up, down, hype and opportunity in our learning field. I will be leading this in six cities around the globe. Check it out at http://www.masie.com

Yours in learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning Directions Seminar: Blended and in 6 Cities Globally.
* Learning 2013 - November 2013 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

TO: Learning, Training and Performance Colleagues
FROM: Elliott Masie, The MASIE Center

RE: Learning Directions - An Invitation!

You and your colleagues are invited to participate in our Learning Directions briefing, focused on what is Up, Down, Changing or Hype in the world of workplace learning:

Learning Directions - Led by Elliott Masie.
* New York City - March 11th.
* Seattle - March 26th.
* Chicago - April 2nd.
* London, UK - April 16th.
* Washington, DC - April 19th.
* Minneapolis - May 1st.
Details and Registration: http://www.masie.com

I will lead this interactive, blended briefing as we focus on how major organizations are evolving (or not changing) workplace learning in each of these key areas:

* Social & Collaborative Learning?
* User Content?
* eLearning Trends in 2012!
* Personalization of Learning?
* Video: Stories and On-Demand Clips?
* Mobile, Tablets and BYOD Learning?
* eBooks - Directions & Futures!
* The Agile & Refreshed Classroom?
* Massive and Open Learning Content?
* Big Learning Data?

Registration in each city is limited. Details and registration at http://www.masie.com

Yours in learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2013 - November 2013 - Orlando, Florida.
* Learning Directions in Six Cities.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

TO: Learning TRENDS Readers
FROM: Elliott Masie

Special: Volunteers, Interns & Jobs at The MASIE Center!

The MASIE Center is expanding several programs in 2013 and we are seeking learning professionals interested in a remote volunteer assignment, an internship at our LAB in Saratoga or a role on our team.

Here are a few of “openings” and opportunities that we are considering for the near future:

Volunteer Assignments:
* LearningTown will be a new online community for learning professionals worldwide.  We are looking for individuals interested in being editors and community hosts.
* Teleworking will be a key topic for us in 2013.  We are looking for individuals interested in being online editors and collaborators on the topics of teleworking and telecommuting.

Research Internships:
* Learning LAB: We are seeking recent graduates or current students intrigued with learning and technology who can spend several months in Saratoga Springs in our LAB.  Honorariums are awarded to help defray expenses.

Positions Available (Part or Full Time in Saratoga Springs or Remote):
* Meeting Designer: Help design and implement new and creative meetings and conferences with The MASIE Center. 
* Learning Technology Experimenter: Help design learning experiments with new technologies and methodologies in our Learning LAB.
* Writer/Editor: Canvas learning colleagues worldwide for case studies for learning and workforce performance.

If you are interested in any of these roles, please send a note to jobs@masie.com and share a bit about your interests, background and excitement about the world of learning. 

Yours in learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Video for Learning LAB & Seminar - January 14 to 16 - Saratoga Springs, NY.
* Learning 2013 - November 2013 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

TO: Learning, Training and Performance Colleagues
FROM: Elliott Masie, The MASIE Center

RE: Video and Learning

As we monitor changes in workplace learning, almost every scan indicates increased roles for Video.  Organizations are adding video to their learning offerings via:

* Video in Webinars.
* User Created Video Segments & Stories.
* Evolving Video in eLearning Content Modules.
* Video in Classroom Content.
* Video Chat & Video Conferencing.
* Video Expertise & Coaching.
* Classrooms Shift with Live & Streamed Video.

In two weeks, you and your colleagues are invited to participate in The MASIE Center’s most popular professional development program for learning colleagues:

Video for Learning LAB & Seminar.
January 14 to 16, 2013 - Saratoga Springs, NY.

Complete details and online registration at http://www.masie.com 

There are several spaces available and we would love to have you join us at the Video for Learning LAB!

Looking forward to working and learning with you!

Yours in learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2013 - November 2013 - Orlando, Florida.
* Video for Learning LAB & Seminar - January 2013.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - December 20, 2012.
#758 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,873 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.
Host: Video for Learning LAB & Seminar - Jan. 2013

1. 3D Printer Works! Watch the Video.
2. Planning for 2013 - 2 Development Options.
3. Holiday Greetings from The MASIE Center.

1. 3D Printer Works! Watch the Video: I am an early experimenter with emerging technology. I had the first laptop, first laser printer, first video conferencing suite and more. Now, we are deeply intrigued by the rise of 3D Printing. Basically, we can take a 3D diagram and “print” an object using heated plastic and a robotic platform. Early 3D printers were exciting but didn’t really work. But, this has radically changed with a new printer called Cubify thatm, for $1,300, easily, quickly and expertly prints objects for you, including your own adaptions of these diagrams. We have been printing small toys, iPhone covers and other early elements. Soon we will be able to use these in manufacturing and for retailing. And, they are powerful technologies to show learners how something is really made. Here is a 4 minute video from our Learning LAB of the Cubify in action: http://www.masie.com/Research-and-Articles/3dprinter2.html

2. Planning for 2013 - 2 Development Options: Two upcoming options to put on your calendar for learning professional development in 2013:

* Video for Learning LAB & Seminar - January 14 to 16 - Saratoga Springs, NY.
* Learning 2013 - November 3 to 6 - Orlando, FL.

Details and online registration at http://www.masie.com

3. Holiday Greetings from The MASIE Center: Our very best Holiday and New Year’s greetings to our Learning TRENDS colleagues around the world. In these ever changing and often quite challenging times, it is exciting to be in the world of learning. More and more, our societies and employees will need creative resources to continue to learn and find solutions to new challenges. We are so proud to have Learning TRENDS colleagues as partners in the continuing exploration of learning directions and changes. Best wishes to you, your colleagues, family and neighbors.

Yours in learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Video for Learning LAB & Seminar - January 14 to 16 - Saratoga Springs, NY.
* Learning 2013 - November 2013 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - November 29, 2012.
#757 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,869 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.
Host: Video for Learning LAB & Seminar - Jan. 2013

1. Mobile Learning Survey Results & Trends!
2. Video Segments from Learning 2012 On-Line.
3. Graduate/Research Internship at MASIE Center.

1. Mobile Learning Survey Results & Trends! We are pleased to publish the results of our global survey on Mobile Learning Trends. Based on responses from 823 global organizations, the Mobile Pulse Survey has interesting trends and challenges facing corporations as they pursue Mobile Learning.

Report Segments:

“Interest in delivering learning on mobile devices is high but implementation is in the very early stages of development. Approximately 80% of organizations reported at least a moderate interest in mobile learning. So far that interest has primarily translated into projects to explore and test mobile learning and developing some content designed for mobile devices. At the same time, less than 30% of organizations have an enterprise strategy for mobile learning.”

“Surveyed organizations acknowledge that leveraging mobile devices for learning provides some important affordances, but also have critical and constraining concerns. Key affordances include: the ability to provide learners with access to learning that is “anytime and anywhere”; reinforcement and updating of previous learning; maintaining proficiency and using otherwise unproductive time for learning activities. Chief among the concerns are the lack of sound designs for mobile learning (which can frustrate learners), technical issues that negatively impact the brand, the hype that leads learning organizations into adopting technologies that do not prove fruitful, and the potential that mobile learning will devalue in-depth knowledge and learning.”

The complete report and all results are online, without charge, from The MASIE Center at:

Mobile Pulse Survey:
http://www.masie.com/mobile2012

Special thanks to Videhi Bhamidi, Research Intern at the MASIE Center and recent graduate of Oxford in eLearning, who coordinated this survey. In the coming weeks, we will also publish her work on specific areas of Mobile Learning “Routes” as we consider the future of design for learning with mobile connectivity.

2. Video Segments from Learning 2012 On-Line: We have posted hours of video content segments from the keynote speakers at Learning 2012 (for those who gave us permission to circulate their presentations). You can view segments from Charles Duhigg, Susan Cain, Richard Culatta, Marshall Goldsmith and many more at http://www.learningtalks.com  Access the Learning 2012 menu for these segments. The MASIE Center has an Open Sharing model for our content and programs and are honored to make these available to the learning field.

3. Research Internship at The MASIE Center: The MASIE Center and Learning CONSORTIUM are searching for a Research Intern to be in residence in Saratoga Springs for 4 to 5 months. The ideal intern is either currently in graduate school or recently graduated from a program focused on learning, technology, business or human resources. They will be working with Elliott Masie and our team on research projects in our Learning LAB. We are eligible to sponsor a qualified candidate from a global location for an Internship Visa. There is a stipend and structured learning experiences. If you are interested, please send a note to emasie@masie.com and we will send you information. Please forward a short note about your background and interests. Previously, we have hosted interns from Korea, Brazil, India, Canada and other locations, as well as US based colleagues.

Yours in learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2013 - November 2013 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

TO: Learning, Training and Performance Colleagues
FROM: Elliott Masie, The MASIE Center

RE: Invitation to Video for Learning LAB & Seminar

Every aspect of workplace learning is adding video elements.

* Video in Webinars.
* Video in eLearning Content Modules.
* Video in Classroom Content.
* Video Chat & Video Conferencing.
* Video Stories (YouTube Corporate Content).
* Video Expertise & Coaching.

You and your colleagues are invited to participate in The MASIE Center’s most popular professional development program for learning colleagues:

Video for Learning LAB & Seminar.
January 14 to 16, 2013 - Saratoga Springs, NY.

Complete details and on-line registration at http://www.masie.com

Looking forward to working and learning with you!

Yours in learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2013 - November 2013 - Orlando, Florida.
* Video for Learning LAB & Seminar - January 2013.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - October 29, 2012.
#756 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,869 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.

Stay Safe, Please! Observe and Share Content Mode Shifts

Many of our Learning TRENDS readers are in the pathway of the huge hurricane/storm Sandy that is about to hit the Eastern part of the United States. As our team from the MASIE Center is heading back to New York after Learning 2012, we hope that all of our colleagues, friends, families and neighbors will be safe in this challenging week.

A personal request! Keep an eye on how our society is using new modes of technologies to enhance learning and support during this storm. For example:

* The American Red Cross has released a Mobile App that includes a request for help, a flashlight app and weather updates.
* Weather and News feeds are being enhanced on the web for those situations where citizens might lose cable but continue to have some access to internet - even through mobile devices.
* I have received over 10 emergency update email messages from utility companies, police and landlords as a means of up-to-the-minute contact.
* Social Media is being leveraged to keep neighbors in touch and updated.

As a learning colleague, would you note the shifts in media, content and community modes and send us a quick email to emasie@masie.com

Most of all, stay safe.

Yours in learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2013 - November 2013 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - October 15, 2012.
#754 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,861 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.
Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando - 1,517 Registered!

1. Intensity? Low or High Intensity in Learning!
2. Questions about Introverts, Please.
3. One Last Mobile Learning Survey Pulse.

1. Intensity? Low or High Intensity in Learning! One of the interesting design challenges for the learning world is all about “Intensity”. Sometimes we design very intensive high energy leadership retreats.  Other times we want to give learners casual on-demand access to a PDF with information. So, what is our design model for determining or designing learning intensity? And, what is the role of learners in that process?

I recently wrote an article for my column in CLO Magazine on “Learning Intensity”. Here is a copy: http://www.learning2012.com/item/intensity-learning.html

2. Questions about Introverts, Please. I had a wonderful telephone session with Susan Cain, a great resource on Introverts, about how we deal with the Introvert/Extrovert mix in our workplaces. I would love to get a few questions that I might ask Susan during her keynote interview at Learning 2012. Send me a quick note to emasie@masie.com

3. One Last Mobile Learning Survey Pulse: We have had over 700 organizations respond to our Mobile Learning Pulse Survey and would like to get one more wave of Learning TRENDS responses. The data is quite revealing and we will publish the full details in about 10 days. But, could you take a few minutes and add your current plans and realities about Mobile Learning at http://www.masie.com/mobilepulse

PLUS: Last minute registration for Learning 2012 is still available (rooms and discounts) at http://www.learning2012.com

Yours in Learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2012 - Oct 21 - 24, 2012 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - October 11, 2012.
#753 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,857 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.
Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando - 1,489 Registered!

1. Taking a Train to Orlando - Learning on the Rails!
2. The Reality of Last Minute Registration :)
3. Handling Huge Learning Options?

1. Taking a Train to Orlando - Learning on the Rails! I have a habit of taking an overnight train from the Northeast to Orlando for Learning 2012 every year. Train, Training, Learning - well they do sort of go together. For me, the 18 hour ride from Washington, DC to Orlando, FL involves a personal retreat, relaxation and reflection time. I just booked my mini-bedroom - with sofa and fold down bed - and great views of America on the way. I use the time to think, work on my keynote speech, re-read books by General Powell, Susan Cain and Charles Duhigg, format questions and ponder about learning. Slowing down is just as important as speeding up as a learner. And, if you are located on the Amtrak tracks from DC to Orlando, send me a note and I’d be glad to call and chat - or maybe wave out the window to you. I’m leaving DC at 3 pm next Tuesday.

And, a personal fantasy. Someday, I’d love to organize a Train for Training & Learning, which would have 100 colleagues and we would travel around America, visiting each other’s workplaces and use one of the cars as a Learning Lab. Wow. All Aboard!

2. The Reality of Last Minute Registration :) We are also in the midst of last minute registration time. In the “older days”, most people finalized their conference plans 4 weeks out. But, every few minutes, we are taking another last minute registration for Learning 2012.  We are at 1,489 and it will grow every day for the next week and a half. We are agile about this shift in last minute planning. So, we shifted our Advance Registration Discounts to right before the event. And, today, I had to personally guarantee a block of Disney Rooms, since their system will not hold open rooms 10 days before an event. But, we don’t mind holding those rooms to deal with last minute decision making processes in so many of our companies. But, if you are planning on coming, please act quickly. Almost all of the rooms on Disney Property are sold out other than our Learning 2012 block and we have special details on how to get these rooms.  For information go to:
http://www.learning2012.com/item/last-minute-reservation-key-info.html

3. Handling Huge Learning Options? One issue that is rolling through my brain is the need for our learners to have ever more maturity and sophistication in weaving through and choosing the most appropriate learning options offered at work. We have gone from a set curriculum in many companies to a much wider set of formal and user-driven learning resources. On one level this is great. But, what are the skills and models for learners to process and weave their way through an exponentially larger set of learning choices? And, what can organizations do to build this capacity? We will be exploring the implications of great learning choices in massive learning “option-land” at Learning 2012 and other MASIE Center programs.

Yours in Learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2012 - Oct 21 - 24, 2012 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

TO: Learning, Training & Performance Colleagues
FROM: Elliott Masie, The Learning CONSORTIUM

Please take this 3 Minute Mobile Learning Pulse Survey!

http://www.masie.com/mobilepulse

Everyone is talking about Mobile Learning. Some of the conversation reflects real projects and innovations. Some is just “Hype” - overstating the current reality of Mobile Learning.

The MASIE Center invites learning colleagues from across the globe to take a few minutes to share your confidential views, hopes, frustrations and projects about Mobile Learning.

Results will be shared at both Learning 2012 and also online at the end of October.

Survey at: http://www.masie.com/mobilepulse

Yours in Learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2012 - Oct 21 - 24, 2012 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - October 9, 2012.
#752 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,857 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.
Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando - 1,412 Registered!

1. Charles Duhigg Video on Patent Issues - and Learning Field.
2. Television Changes as Predictor for Learning Changes.

1. Charles Duhigg Video on Patent Issues - and Learning Field: Take 3 minutes and watch a video from Charles Huhigg, a NY Times reporter who has just written a fascinating article about the implications of patents and innovation. Charles is also one of my keynoters at Learning 2012 and will talk about the role of Habits.

Video: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/10/07/business/patents.html

I will be asking Charles to expand on this topic a bit as it might affect our own learning field and even Learning Management Systems. There is an ongoing set of legal court cases brought by IPLearn, which “claims” to have major technology inventions with poorly issued patents, and then sues many LMS companies, forcing them to settle when the legal fees get too high. What are the implications for innovations in a field where sloppy business process patents are approved and then innovation dollars go to pay “licenses” rather than improve our LMS systems? Hmmmm.

We are very excited to have Charles Duhigg talking about the world of Habits and we will also take a few minutes to explore patents and “patent shills”.

2. Television Changes as Predictor for Learning Changes: I am working on a number of keynote metaphors for my opening session at Learning 2012 and wanted to share one of the images that is intriguing:

Think of how much TV has changed in the last years. When I was younger, a black and white TV was in my living room.  Yes, just black and white. But, more importantly, the TVMS - yes the TV Management System - was 3 networks and 2 local stations.

TV watching was done by schedule and everyone at once. You watched for one hour at 8 PM on Sunday night, or no program.

Think of how it has changed. First, the TV experience is different. It’s bigger, colorful, almost feels 3D and is placed in our rooms and sometimes on our mobile devices.

The management and timing of TV has switched to YOU - the viewer. You can watch at/by:

- Scheduled Time When Broadcast.
- From 100 to 2,000 Channels on Cable/Satellite.
- Via the DVR, VCR or Capture Capacity.
- On Demand from the Broadcaster.
- Streamed to your Laptop or Desktop or Smartphone.
- And, the wonderful Fast Forward Button.

Now, think of what that implies about the shifts in the world of Workplace Learning.

A few years ago, learning was a lot like an old TV.

Now, learning is also shifting —- Learner Choice, On-Demand, Personalization, Collaborative/Social Ratings and more.

Check out my blog at: http://www.learning2012.com/item/tv-evolves-learning-evolves.html

Yours in Learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2012 - Oct 21 - 24, 2012 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - October 4, 2012.
#751 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,841 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.
Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando - 1,384 Registered!

1. Mobile Learning or Mobility or Tomorrow?
2. Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter - Oops?
3. Chairs for Soft and Sharp Interviews!

1. Mobile Learning or Mobility or Tomorrow? So many of us are excited about Mobile Learning and the application of mobile devices to worker/workplace productivity. Yet, when we go out to the field and ask for concrete examples of Mobile Learning that are in place and working, there is more silence and aspiration than evidence. 

The MASIE Center is conducting an in-depth exploration of Mobile Learning and, in a few days, we will send you a TRENDS Survey to look at current plans, hopes and needs. 

But, we need to tone back a bit of the conversation about Mobile Learning and consider if we are in “Phase 1”, which is more about mobility. In other words, we are looking closer at how workers, with their own or corporate devices, are computing, communicating and collaborating with mobility. Clearly, there will be growing options, apps and designs that will give our organizations and learners increased ability to learn, practice, get support, collaborate and improve with the expanding devices. But, before we yell “Mobile Learning is Here”, let’s understand that we are just getting started and evidence-based experiments and innovations are more the reality today. Exciting times ahead, but let’s watch the “hype” meter.

2. Apple Lightning to 30-pin Adapter - Oops? I got my iPhone 5 and am quite happy, EXCEPT…there is not currently available an adapter to allow my new phone, which uses the Apple Lightening plug, to connect with the many devices that are for the iPhone 4 and other earlier devices. So, my phone does not work with the in-car power/connector, won’t fit into my cool portable speakers for iPhones and other things. Last night, I went to several stores to buy an adapter, but it is not shipping “yet”.  The catalog says in a few weeks. 

Ugh! Once you build an infrastructure of devices and adapters, if you are going to change to a new format, make sure that real-time adapters are available. Ugh!

3. Chairs for Soft and Sharp Interviews! Yesterday was “select-a-chair-for-keynoters-to-sit on” day. It is actually quite an elaborate process, including choosing color, height, leg length and even squishy factor for the seat. We want our speakers like General Colin Powell USA (Ret.) to be comfortable and also sharp in the chairs. So, it was a day of choice and factor filtering. Follow along with my Design Decisions at http://www.learning2012.com/item/choosing-a-chair-for-stage.html

Yours in Learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2012 - Oct 21 - 24, 2012 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - October 1, 2012.
#750 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,841 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.
Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando - 1,327 Registered!

1. Questions for General Colin Powell , USA (Ret), Please!
2. Questions for Marshall Goldsmith, Please!
3. Questions for Susan Cain, Please!

I have an unusual request for Learning TRENDS readers today.  I would love to get your QUESTIONS.

In my work, I have had the honor of interviewing many very famous people, from President Bill Clinton to Malcolm Knowles to Apolo Ohno and others.  Whenever I do an interview, I love to go wide and ask colleagues for questions and lines of conversation that I might pursue with these speakers.  This year, at Learning 2012, I will be interviewing some fascinating folks and I’d like to include your questions in my planning for the interviews (enhanced by Real-Time Twitter feeds from the audience).

So, if you were able to ask an interview question to these folks…

* General Colin Powell, USA (Ret) on Leadership and Leaders?
* Marshall Goldsmith on Coaching, Mentoring and Employee Engagement?
* Susan Cain on Introverts and Learning?
* Charles Duhigg on The Power of Habits?
* Or even a question for Elliott Masie on Learning?

What would you ask?  Please to  http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1043161/Interview-Questions-Please

I really appreciate your time and will share many of these interviews in video format after event.

If you would like to register for Learning 2012, there is still an Advanced Registration Discount at http://www.learning2012.com

Yours in Learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2012 - Oct 21 - 24, 2012 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

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1. Buttons for Mingling & Schmoozing!
2. Mobile Learning Researcher at MASIE Center.

1. Buttons for Mingling & Schmoozing! Today is Button Day here. Rather than issue those name badge “descenders” with phrases like Speaker or Sponsor, we opt for cool, artsy looking buttons.

In fact, we are about to order almost 10,000 buttons for the participants in Learning 2012 to choose and wear for 4 days in Orlando in less than a month.

* Introvert!
* Aging LMS?
* Totally Mobile.
* Classroom Trainer.
* Mentor Needed.

These are just a few of the fun buttons we are about to order. Check out our design process for these buttons, along with graphics of our current choice set at: http://www.learning2012.com/item/buttons-mingling.html And, if you have a few other ideas for buttons, please send me a note to emasie@masie.com

2. Mobile Learning Researcher at MASIE Center: We are honored to have a Researcher working for four months at The MASIE Center on the in’s and out’s of Mobile Learning. Videhi Bhamidi, a recent Masters graduate of the University of Oxford in the UK with studies in eLearning, is working with our team on expanding the research and perspectives on Mobile Learning.

In the coming weeks, you will receive some surveys from us focused on the reality and “hype” of Mobile Learning. For example, are more people using mobile devices for their own searching and contextual knowledge seeking or are companies really building authentic mobile learning packages? What are the pedagogical differences of a mobile learning process? And, when do highly mobile workers suffer from “distance or distraction” in a meeting due to compulsive device checking? We will also take a look at the current and future pathways for organizations to explore mobile learning options.

Join me in welcoming Videhi by writing to her at videhi@masie.com  We will be doing some Real-Time brainstorming on Mobile Learning options at Learning 2012.

Yours in Learning,

Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
twitter: @emasie

MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning 2012 - Oct 21 - 24, 2012 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie