Thursday
Nov202003
264 - If Content is King, CONTEXT is Queen! & Dave Barry's Insights into Technology
November 20, 2003
*** Elliott Masie TRENDS ***
#264 - - - Nov 20, 2003 - - - 45,497 Readers Updates on Training, e-Learning and Collaboration From The MASIE Center - http://www.masie.com
1. If Content is King, CONTEXT is Queen!
2. London TRENDS Readers, Meet Me for a Drink
3. Dave Barry's Insights into Technology
1. If Content is King, CONTEXT is Queen! At TechLearn 2003, I gave a keynote which focused on a number of key trends in the e-Learning field.
One of the themes was CONTEXT. I truly believe that users of e-Learning are deeply interested in the context elements of any topic as well as the content. Context covers the wide range of "informal" and usually unauthored information and dialogue that is so critical to learning and transfer. As our colleagues consume asynchronous modules, they also want to have the CONTEXT, wanting to drill down and talk about how it "really works". Often, the CONTEXT is more valuable and more highly consumed than the CONTENT. Yet, few organizations have a Context Management System or
process. I would love your ideas and reactions. Send me a quick note to
emasie@masie.com You can also read an in-depth trip report from TechLearn at http://www.masie.com
2. London TRENDS Readers, Meet Me for a Drink: Next week, I will be in London, England with my wife Cathy. We are continuing the tradition of meeting TRENDS readers and colleagues for an informal drink. So, at 5:00 in the afternoon on Friday, November 28th, come join me for a drink. Send an email to emasie@masie.com and we will send you the location of the hotel and lounge and we can spend a hour talking about the changing world of learning.
3. Dave Barry's Insights into Technology: "To send a satellite up on a rocket, the way we do now, costs $15,000 per kilogram (one kilogram equals 2,038 bushels). But if you had a space elevator, you'd just get on there with your satellite, press the button for the top floor, and ride to the top (this could take several years if those darned kids got on there ahead of you and pushed all 32 million buttons). When the door opened at the top, you'd heave the satellite into space, then quickly press the ''close door'' button to prevent the vacuum from sucking your internal organs out through your eye sockets." -- Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry
Events & Services from The MASIE Center:
* Join The e-Learning CONSORTIUM: 176 companies actively benchmarking on learning practices. www.masie.com
* BizLearn 04: The Business of Learning Event: April 2004 - Watch for details after Thanksgiving.
#264 - - - Nov 20, 2003 - - - 45,497 Readers Updates on Training, e-Learning and Collaboration From The MASIE Center - http://www.masie.com
1. If Content is King, CONTEXT is Queen!
2. London TRENDS Readers, Meet Me for a Drink
3. Dave Barry's Insights into Technology
1. If Content is King, CONTEXT is Queen! At TechLearn 2003, I gave a keynote which focused on a number of key trends in the e-Learning field.
One of the themes was CONTEXT. I truly believe that users of e-Learning are deeply interested in the context elements of any topic as well as the content. Context covers the wide range of "informal" and usually unauthored information and dialogue that is so critical to learning and transfer. As our colleagues consume asynchronous modules, they also want to have the CONTEXT, wanting to drill down and talk about how it "really works". Often, the CONTEXT is more valuable and more highly consumed than the CONTENT. Yet, few organizations have a Context Management System or
process. I would love your ideas and reactions. Send me a quick note to
emasie@masie.com You can also read an in-depth trip report from TechLearn at http://www.masie.com
2. London TRENDS Readers, Meet Me for a Drink: Next week, I will be in London, England with my wife Cathy. We are continuing the tradition of meeting TRENDS readers and colleagues for an informal drink. So, at 5:00 in the afternoon on Friday, November 28th, come join me for a drink. Send an email to emasie@masie.com and we will send you the location of the hotel and lounge and we can spend a hour talking about the changing world of learning.
3. Dave Barry's Insights into Technology: "To send a satellite up on a rocket, the way we do now, costs $15,000 per kilogram (one kilogram equals 2,038 bushels). But if you had a space elevator, you'd just get on there with your satellite, press the button for the top floor, and ride to the top (this could take several years if those darned kids got on there ahead of you and pushed all 32 million buttons). When the door opened at the top, you'd heave the satellite into space, then quickly press the ''close door'' button to prevent the vacuum from sucking your internal organs out through your eye sockets." -- Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry
Events & Services from The MASIE Center:
* Join The e-Learning CONSORTIUM: 176 companies actively benchmarking on learning practices. www.masie.com
* BizLearn 04: The Business of Learning Event: April 2004 - Watch for details after Thanksgiving.
