Entries from March 1, 2005 - April 1, 2005
310 - Blended/Hybid Learning Growing in Higher Education; Saba Buys THINQ - LMS Consolidation Continues
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - March 28, 2005.
#310 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,189 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida.
1. Blended/Hybid Learning Growing in Higher Education.
2. Saba Buys THINQ - LMS Consolidation Continues.
3. Free Digital Book: Up at Night - 20,000 Downloaded.
1. Blended/Hyrbid Learning Growing in Higher Education: Blended or "hybrid" learning, which is the combination of on-line and in-class education is a growing option in both corporate and higher education worlds. Recently, we have been tracking a number of colleges and universities that are offering a "hybrid" approach, which might include one in-class session per week with the balance of the instruction delivered via on-line methods. These seem to have traction with students wary of a full-blown on-line approach and also have fans amongst faculty wanting some face to face time. Here is an article from Indiana about one college's approach to hybrid learning:
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/nation/11238175.htm
2. Saba Buys THINQ - LMS Consolidation Continues: As I predicted several times here on Learning TRENDS, the consolidation of the Learning Management System (LMS) market continues. The latest combination is the recent purchase of THINQ by Saba. The details are listed here:
http://www.saba.com/news_events/press_releases/2005/news_032405.htm
The LMS consolidation trend is not over. Watch for several other deals in the coming year. Technology companies are continuing to "shop" for an LMS company to add to their suite. And, stand-alone LMS companies are continuing to look at smart combinations to add both customers and technologies for growth and viability.
3. Free Digital Book: Up at Night - 20,000 Downloaded: Over 20,000 copies of our latest free digital book: What Keeps You Up At Night have been downloaded from around the globe. This free book contains the late night worries and concerns of your learning and training colleagues. To download a copy of this publication:
http://www.masie.com/upatnight/
Upcoming MASIE Center Events and Services:
* Learning 2005: Orlando, Florida - Oct 30 to Nov 2.
* Membership in e-Learning CONSORTIUM.
Go to http://www.masie.com for info and registration
#310 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,189 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida.
1. Blended/Hybid Learning Growing in Higher Education.
2. Saba Buys THINQ - LMS Consolidation Continues.
3. Free Digital Book: Up at Night - 20,000 Downloaded.
1. Blended/Hyrbid Learning Growing in Higher Education: Blended or "hybrid" learning, which is the combination of on-line and in-class education is a growing option in both corporate and higher education worlds. Recently, we have been tracking a number of colleges and universities that are offering a "hybrid" approach, which might include one in-class session per week with the balance of the instruction delivered via on-line methods. These seem to have traction with students wary of a full-blown on-line approach and also have fans amongst faculty wanting some face to face time. Here is an article from Indiana about one college's approach to hybrid learning:
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/nation/11238175.htm
2. Saba Buys THINQ - LMS Consolidation Continues: As I predicted several times here on Learning TRENDS, the consolidation of the Learning Management System (LMS) market continues. The latest combination is the recent purchase of THINQ by Saba. The details are listed here:
http://www.saba.com/news_events/press_releases/2005/news_032405.htm
The LMS consolidation trend is not over. Watch for several other deals in the coming year. Technology companies are continuing to "shop" for an LMS company to add to their suite. And, stand-alone LMS companies are continuing to look at smart combinations to add both customers and technologies for growth and viability.
3. Free Digital Book: Up at Night - 20,000 Downloaded: Over 20,000 copies of our latest free digital book: What Keeps You Up At Night have been downloaded from around the globe. This free book contains the late night worries and concerns of your learning and training colleagues. To download a copy of this publication:
http://www.masie.com/upatnight/
Upcoming MASIE Center Events and Services:
* Learning 2005: Orlando, Florida - Oct 30 to Nov 2.
* Membership in e-Learning CONSORTIUM.
Go to http://www.masie.com for info and registration
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309 - Learning Perspectives from Asia - Report from Hong Kong
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - March 20, 2005.
#309 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,179 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida.
1. Learning Perspectives from Asia - Report from Hong Kong
1. Learning Perspectives from Asia: I have been an aggressive learner for the past week, as we hosted e-Learning Asia here in Hong Kong. Delegates from countries throughout the region shared their perspectives on the world of Learning and how it is unique in each of their countries. Here are some of my notes from these conversations:
* Many Asian countries have skipped the first phase of e-Learning. They didn't have the model of porting CBT (Computer Based Training) to the web. Instead, they started using e-Learning more recently, avoiding a number of growing pains. For example, we see fewer organizations in the midst of LMS remorse and more sophisticated use of "Google" like search modes rather than long portal lists on learning offering pages.
* One challenge in the Asia is learner's expectation of needing to memorize all content. There is a tendency for some learners to "over-study" the content. Much conversation about our recent suggestion to label content as "Memorize, Familiarize or Reference Based". Some companies have had to be explicit with learners about lowering their intensity of studying with e-Learning.
* The multi-language issue was a strong one for many of our group. Between dialects and regional language differences, there was a strong need to develop a Multi-Language Rapid Learning Design model. They were also looking for authoring tools that supported easy translation "layers".
* Audio's role in learning was another hot topic. Stronger sense of wanting audio as a highly available resource rather than video.
* New Asian metaphors of on-line learning was an intriguing topic. Rather than "virtualizing" the classroom, what are other models? The e-Mentor, the online-Coach, the longer term e-Apprentice/Master model?
* The high level of acceptance of digital devices, from MP3 to Mobile Phones, is clearly higher in Asia than in North America and Europe. What are the implications of this for Learning delivery?
* Social interaction patterns amongst learners and teachers/students are different throughout Asia. Integrating this reality into Learning models is resulting in changing assumptions about asynchronous and synchronous delivery.
* Scalability.. Scalability.. Scalability! How do we scale Learning programs in China to reach millions? How do we scale across multiple languages?
* Low-Cost Economy and High Quality Learning! What are ways to create learning content and systems that "work" in low-cost economies and still have a high quality experience for learners?
* Blending in New Ways. We heard about intriguing new approaches to blending content approaches.
* Asia Learning Marketplace: The conference discussed the growth of both LMS systems being developed in Asia as well as content development in this region. Watch for the export of systems and content on a Global basis.
The dialogues that we started at e-Learning ASIA will continue within this community and will be a focus of a Asian Learning Community at our new global event, Learning 2005 (October 30 to November 2 in Orlando, Florida). If you would like to be part of these dialogues (or start one for your region of the world), please send me a note to emasie@masie.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
* IT & Systems Learning - Philadelphia - April
* Learning 2005 - Orlando - October 30 - November 2 Information and Registration: http://www.masie.com
#309 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,179 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida.
1. Learning Perspectives from Asia - Report from Hong Kong
1. Learning Perspectives from Asia: I have been an aggressive learner for the past week, as we hosted e-Learning Asia here in Hong Kong. Delegates from countries throughout the region shared their perspectives on the world of Learning and how it is unique in each of their countries. Here are some of my notes from these conversations:
* Many Asian countries have skipped the first phase of e-Learning. They didn't have the model of porting CBT (Computer Based Training) to the web. Instead, they started using e-Learning more recently, avoiding a number of growing pains. For example, we see fewer organizations in the midst of LMS remorse and more sophisticated use of "Google" like search modes rather than long portal lists on learning offering pages.
* One challenge in the Asia is learner's expectation of needing to memorize all content. There is a tendency for some learners to "over-study" the content. Much conversation about our recent suggestion to label content as "Memorize, Familiarize or Reference Based". Some companies have had to be explicit with learners about lowering their intensity of studying with e-Learning.
* The multi-language issue was a strong one for many of our group. Between dialects and regional language differences, there was a strong need to develop a Multi-Language Rapid Learning Design model. They were also looking for authoring tools that supported easy translation "layers".
* Audio's role in learning was another hot topic. Stronger sense of wanting audio as a highly available resource rather than video.
* New Asian metaphors of on-line learning was an intriguing topic. Rather than "virtualizing" the classroom, what are other models? The e-Mentor, the online-Coach, the longer term e-Apprentice/Master model?
* The high level of acceptance of digital devices, from MP3 to Mobile Phones, is clearly higher in Asia than in North America and Europe. What are the implications of this for Learning delivery?
* Social interaction patterns amongst learners and teachers/students are different throughout Asia. Integrating this reality into Learning models is resulting in changing assumptions about asynchronous and synchronous delivery.
* Scalability.. Scalability.. Scalability! How do we scale Learning programs in China to reach millions? How do we scale across multiple languages?
* Low-Cost Economy and High Quality Learning! What are ways to create learning content and systems that "work" in low-cost economies and still have a high quality experience for learners?
* Blending in New Ways. We heard about intriguing new approaches to blending content approaches.
* Asia Learning Marketplace: The conference discussed the growth of both LMS systems being developed in Asia as well as content development in this region. Watch for the export of systems and content on a Global basis.
The dialogues that we started at e-Learning ASIA will continue within this community and will be a focus of a Asian Learning Community at our new global event, Learning 2005 (October 30 to November 2 in Orlando, Florida). If you would like to be part of these dialogues (or start one for your region of the world), please send me a note to emasie@masie.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
* IT & Systems Learning - Philadelphia - April
* Learning 2005 - Orlando - October 30 - November 2 Information and Registration: http://www.masie.com
307 - Collaboration Trends: Microsoft Buys Groove; Globalizing Learning Tip: Localization Layer in Content Development
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - March 14, 2005.
#307 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,102 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida.
1. Collaboration Trends: Microsoft Buys Groove.
2. Globalizing Learning Tip: Localization Layer in Content Development.
3. "Collaboration World" at Learning 2005.
Special from Hong Kong - I am in Hong Kong this week, working with Cathay Pacific and hosting e-Learning ASIA.
1. Collaboration Trends - Microsoft Buys Groove: Last week, Microsoft took another step into the Collaboration field through their purchase of Groove Networks. They also got one of the key thought leaders in collaboration, Ray Ozzie, the founder of both Notes and Groove, as their new Chief Technology Officer. Watch for increased levels of collaboration technology to appear within in future editions of Windows as well as future editions of Office. I shared a two week expedition to Antarctica with Ray Ozzie and his family in December. We spent a while chatting about the convergence of the worlds of collaboration and e-Learning. This is an intriguing purchase by Microsoft and fits into their buying Placeware (now Microsoft Live).
Several likely trends will happen in the collaboration/web conferencing space. Watch for:
* Another major technology company purchasing one of the web conference groups. I would not surprised to see either IBM or Oracle make a purchase in this arena.
* More integration of VOIP (Voice over IP) into core desktop applications. One will be able to start to collaborate with a colleague from within an application rather than jumping to a collaboration site.
* More context rich collaboration. Like IBM SameTime, learners will be able to see who else is working on a similar set of documents and launch an immediate moment of collaboration or learning activity discussion.
* New pricing models for collaboration. Watch for changes in pricing in how organizations pay for collaboration technology. More shifts will be seen towards server licenses rather than per user or per minute.
* Collaboration Servers will grow. Watch for the convergence of conferencing, document management and compliance requirements leading to adoption of enterprise wide collaboration servers.
* More On-Line Lab and Rich Video functionality. Watch for increased virtual lab technology (like the features in HP's tools) and richer video functionality. Integration with Video over IP will also grow in this arena.
2. Globalizing Learning Tip - Localization Layer in Content Development: Many organizations are shifting towards real time localization and translation of their learning content. In the "old days", content was often translated into several languages over time, often months or even years later. To truly Globalize Learning, organizations are recognizing the ability of local colleagues and even line managers/workers to do the localization.
Several of the MASIE Center's CONSORTIUM members have started to build e-Learning with an open framework to allow local offices around the world to simply add a layer on to the content in their own languages and with local context. The primary language does not go away, but rather the added layer is created "on top" and can be toggled by the learner. This is a dramatic shift in terms of headquarter command and control, but recognizes that content will be created in all corners of the world and that learning "has to move at the speed of business". Templates can be designed in a range of authoring tools with a specific layer for localized content.
3. "Collaboration World" at Learning 2005: Talking about Collaboration, we have an exciting addition to our new event. We are adding a major theme to Learning 2005 (Oct 30 to Nov 2) entitled: Collaboration World 2005. We will focus on how organizations are leveraging the widest range of collaboration (both technology assisted and face to face) as part of their learning and knowledge efforts. We are proud to announce that we already have 423 colleagues signed up as Early Charter Participants at Learning 2005. Save $200 on your Learning 2005 tuition. Information at http://www.learning2005.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
- IT & Systems Learning - Philadelphia.
- Learning 2005 - Orlando.
Information at http://www.masie.com
#307 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
50,102 Readers - www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2005: Oct 30 - Nov 2 - Orlando, Florida.
1. Collaboration Trends: Microsoft Buys Groove.
2. Globalizing Learning Tip: Localization Layer in Content Development.
3. "Collaboration World" at Learning 2005.
Special from Hong Kong - I am in Hong Kong this week, working with Cathay Pacific and hosting e-Learning ASIA.
1. Collaboration Trends - Microsoft Buys Groove: Last week, Microsoft took another step into the Collaboration field through their purchase of Groove Networks. They also got one of the key thought leaders in collaboration, Ray Ozzie, the founder of both Notes and Groove, as their new Chief Technology Officer. Watch for increased levels of collaboration technology to appear within in future editions of Windows as well as future editions of Office. I shared a two week expedition to Antarctica with Ray Ozzie and his family in December. We spent a while chatting about the convergence of the worlds of collaboration and e-Learning. This is an intriguing purchase by Microsoft and fits into their buying Placeware (now Microsoft Live).
Several likely trends will happen in the collaboration/web conferencing space. Watch for:
* Another major technology company purchasing one of the web conference groups. I would not surprised to see either IBM or Oracle make a purchase in this arena.
* More integration of VOIP (Voice over IP) into core desktop applications. One will be able to start to collaborate with a colleague from within an application rather than jumping to a collaboration site.
* More context rich collaboration. Like IBM SameTime, learners will be able to see who else is working on a similar set of documents and launch an immediate moment of collaboration or learning activity discussion.
* New pricing models for collaboration. Watch for changes in pricing in how organizations pay for collaboration technology. More shifts will be seen towards server licenses rather than per user or per minute.
* Collaboration Servers will grow. Watch for the convergence of conferencing, document management and compliance requirements leading to adoption of enterprise wide collaboration servers.
* More On-Line Lab and Rich Video functionality. Watch for increased virtual lab technology (like the features in HP's tools) and richer video functionality. Integration with Video over IP will also grow in this arena.
2. Globalizing Learning Tip - Localization Layer in Content Development: Many organizations are shifting towards real time localization and translation of their learning content. In the "old days", content was often translated into several languages over time, often months or even years later. To truly Globalize Learning, organizations are recognizing the ability of local colleagues and even line managers/workers to do the localization.
Several of the MASIE Center's CONSORTIUM members have started to build e-Learning with an open framework to allow local offices around the world to simply add a layer on to the content in their own languages and with local context. The primary language does not go away, but rather the added layer is created "on top" and can be toggled by the learner. This is a dramatic shift in terms of headquarter command and control, but recognizes that content will be created in all corners of the world and that learning "has to move at the speed of business". Templates can be designed in a range of authoring tools with a specific layer for localized content.
3. "Collaboration World" at Learning 2005: Talking about Collaboration, we have an exciting addition to our new event. We are adding a major theme to Learning 2005 (Oct 30 to Nov 2) entitled: Collaboration World 2005. We will focus on how organizations are leveraging the widest range of collaboration (both technology assisted and face to face) as part of their learning and knowledge efforts. We are proud to announce that we already have 423 colleagues signed up as Early Charter Participants at Learning 2005. Save $200 on your Learning 2005 tuition. Information at http://www.learning2005.com
Upcoming MASIE Center Events:
- IT & Systems Learning - Philadelphia.
- Learning 2005 - Orlando.
Information at http://www.masie.com