Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - October 13. 2011.#695 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,525 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.Host of Learning 2011 - Over 1,629 Colleagues Registered! 1. Archive of 7 Learning Challenges & Trends for 2011 Now Live.2. Infographics Minutes, Ireland and Design Blog. 1. Archive of 7 Learning Challenges & Trends for 2011 Now Live: We have just posted the archived presentation - audio and graphics - from the webinar that I presented on Tuesday. We had over 1,000 people on the webinar and many who could not make it, so here is the 60 minute presentation: http://www.learning2011.com/challenges 2. Infographics Minutes, Ireland and Design Blog: I am in New York City today, for meetings on the design of Learning 2011. Check out my blog about Infographics Minutes, Ireland and Godspell. 3 meetings and 3 design elements added.  http://www.learning2011.com/designblog Yours in Learning, Elliott Masie.email: emasie@masie.com MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Learning 2011 - Nov 6 to 9, 2011 - Orlando, Florida.* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUMInfo and Registration: http://www.masie.com

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - October 18. 2011.#696 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,525 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.Host of Learning 2011 - Over 1,744 Colleagues Registered! 1. CNN Video for Learning Lesson for 2,000!2. Google and Pearson Release Free LMS for Higher Ed. 1. CNN Video for Learning Lesson for 2,000! We are so honored that CNN will be teaching 2,000 people, at one time, how to use their mobile phones to shoot and edit short and functional learning videos.  Imagine 2,000 colleagues, each with a mobile device, experimenting with how to frame, sequence and even edit a video - all on a mobile device.  Lisa Pedrego, Ben Coyte and their team of CNN colleagues will be leading this mass teaching experiment at Learning 2011 - and it all starts with a short video on how to make videos using your phone.  Check out the 2 minute 12 second example and first step in this learning process at: http://www.learning2011.com/cnnvideo Once again, we are deeply grateful to CNN for bringing their skills and perspectives about the changing role of mobile created video as a component in learning!  2. Google and Pearson Release Free LMS for Higher Ed: Quite a bit of buzz has been generated by the announcement of a deal between Pearson Publishing and Google, rolling out a free LMS for higher education institutions that are using Google Apps.  This is targeted at both face-to-face as well as online learning and it will be interesting to track how it impacts the marketplace.  OpenClass, which is being tested at nine institutions currently, offers a spate of features targeted at social media and integration. Obviously, Pearson’s hope is that the platform will be a marketplace advantage for their other content and educational resources. More info at: http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/pearson-and-google-jump-into-learning-management-systems/33636 Yours in Learning, Elliott Masie.email: emasie@masie.com MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Learning 2011 - Nov 6 to 9, 2011 - Orlando, Florida.* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUMInfo and Registration: http://www.masie.com

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - March 21, 2012.#715 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,659 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.Host of Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24 - Orlando, FL, USA. 1. "The Power of Habit" - Charles Duhigg to Keynote Habits must be on the radar screen of learning professionals and learning designs. So much of what will make a worker excellent, will improve a process and will keep us in compliance is all about habits. I recently read a new book, "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg, and said we MUST get him to be one of our keynoters at Learning 2012. Today, I am pleased to announce that he will join us at Learning 2012 along with keynoters General Colin Powell, USA (Ret.), Susan Cain (focusing on Introverts), Jenny Zhu (Asia Learning Project), Ken Davenport (Broadway Producer) and several more that we will announce in the coming weeks. More About Charles Duhigg: Charles Duhigg is the author of "The Power of Habit", a best-selling book about the science of habit formation in our lives, companies and societies. In it, Charles sheds light on scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed, bringing to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation. Charles investigates why some people and companies struggle to change, despite years of trying, while others seem to remake themselves overnight. The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: the key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive, building revolutionary companies and social movements, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. Habits aren’t destiny and by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities and our lives. Charles has worked at the New York Times since 2006. He is currently working on a series about Apple named "The iEconomy," and before that contributed to other series, including "Golden Opportunities" (which received the George Polk Award, the Sidney Hillman Award and a Deadline Award), "The Reckoning," (which won the Loeb and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize) and "Toxic Waters," (which received The Scripps Howard National Journalism Award, the Investigative Reporters and Editors’ Medal, the National Academies’ reporting award and others). Charles is a native of New Mexico. He studied history at Yale and received an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has appeared on This American Life, N.P.R., The Newshour with Jim Lehrer and Frontline. Before becoming a journalist, Charles worked in private equity and - for one terrifying day - was a bike messenger in San Francisco. Read more about "The Power of Habit" as well as view a short video interview at http://www.learning2012.com/habit And, please consider joining us in Orlando on October 21st to explore how the best of learning, from eLearning to classroom, can explore the role of habits as we support workforce performance and excellence. ———————————————-Special Notes to Learning TRENDS Readers: * We have 5 spaces left in the Video for Learning LAB to be held in Saratoga Springs from April 2nd to 4th, focusing on rapid and extreme increase in the use of video for organizational learning and education.* The Learning Directions programs in Chicago and New York will fill up in the coming weeks. If you plan to attend (or if you’re part of a group that would like to attend), please register early. Info at http://www.masie.com Yours in learning, Elliott Masie MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Learning Directions - Chicago or New York City* Learning 2012 - Oct 21 - 24, 2012 - Orlando, Florida.* New: Video for Learning LAB - April in Saratoga Springs* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUMInfo and Registration: http://www.masie.com

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - March 26, 2012.#716 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,664 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.Host of Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24 - Orlando, FL, USA. 1. Leadership Development Needs Refreshing!2. Visuals & Graphics Going High Def? 1. Leadership Development Needs Refreshing! One of the most frequent conversations that I have these days is with Directors of Leadership Development of major organizations, sharing their desire to give Leadership & Executive Learning Programs a major "refresh". How do they mix face-to-face with digital assets? How do they add more stretch and in-work intense experiences into the design? What is the ideal timing, density and staging for Leadership Development? We are pleased to announce an upcoming program aimed at refreshing and redesigning Leadership Development programs: LeadershipDev Design Studio!Las Vegas, NV - June 5 & 6, 2012.Hosted & Curated by: Elliott Masie.http://www.leadershipdev.com LeadershipDev Design Studio is a unique MASIE Center program aimed at collectively and collaboratively exploring newer models for Leadership Development in larger organizations. * Leadership Development DELIVERY? Mixing Face-to-Face with Digital Learning & Social Engagement Activities!* Leadership Development ALIGNMENT? Changing Content, Context & Skillset Focuses for Executive, Managerial & Leadership Strategies?* Leadership Development ENGAGEMENT? Beyond the Classroom - Stretch Assignments, Mentoring, Coaching, Competency Models & More!* Leadership Development MYTHS & RITUALS? What are "Sacred Ground" Activities or Rituals for Reconsideration?* Leadership Development PARTICIPANTS? Who Participates & at What Stages in their Careers?* Leadership Development DISRUPTERS? Business Processes, Global Expansions, Technology Changes & Career Shifts That May Disrupt Your Strategies? LeadershipDev Design Studio will be an exciting two days of interactive conversations, strategy considerations, Leadership Lab experiments and the challenge of looking at the NEXT stage of Leadership Development in your organization. Space is limited and we have priced LeadershipDev Design Studio to encourage companies to send two or more participants, if possible. Details and registration at: http://www.leadershipdev.com 2. Visuals & Graphics Going High Def? As we play with Apple’s new iPad, with very high def screen display, an interesting factor has emerged. Some of the graphics and visuals that look great on our normal computer or laptop screens actually look pixelated or grainy on the iPad. We are predicting that designers and web page coordinators will start to add more high-def pictures to their overall websites, or use factoring software to sense when a high-def tablet is requesting a page and alter the image appropriately. There are labor, storage and bandwidth implications but watch for these shifts to happen fairly quickly. In fact, we are doing a scan of our own various websites with this factor in mind. Yours in learning, Elliott Masie MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Learning Directions - Chicago or New York City.* Learning 2012 - Oct 21 - 24, 2012 - Orlando, Florida.* LeadershipDev Design Studio - June 5 & 6 - Las Vegas, NV.* New: Video for Learning LAB - April in Saratoga Springs.* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM.Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - August 9, 2012.#736 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,788 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando, FL - www.learning2012.com 1. Social & Collaborative Learning Designs Infographic.2. Josh Bersin at Learning 2012 - Cooperating Organization.3. At-Home Workers & Learning: Are They Different? 1. Social & Collaborative Learning Designs Infographic: The conversation about "Social Learning" is way too fuzzy. Many groups think that Social Learning is about leveraging external Social Media (LinkedIn, Facebook) or pointing people to a SharePoint site. We need a richer, broader and more in-depth conversation about this emerging arena. The MASIE Center has produced a Social & Collaborative Learning Designs infographic, highlighting multiple avenues and pathways organizations are pursuing to reach the goal of "Working Together". View and download our Social & Collaborative Learning Design at: http://www.learning2012.com/item/socialcollaborative-learning.html 2. Josh Bersin at Learning 2012 - Cooperating Organization: We are pleased to bring together a rich and diverse set of Thought Leaders at Learning 2012. It has been years since we have worked together and I am looking forward to Josh Bersin joining me in Orlando to discuss key trends and futures in Learning and Talent.  "This is a very exciting time in the corporate learning industry and I look forward to sharing and collaborating with Elliott Masie at Learning 2012", said Josh Bersin, who will present a research perspective and join me in a General Session dialogue on key factors our field faces. Bersin & Associates will be a Cooperating Organization at Learning 2012, along with ASTD, ISPI, MPI and other key groups in our industry. Info at http://www.learning2012.com/item/josh-bersin-elliott-masie-dialgoue.html 3. At-Home Workers and Learning: Are They Different? More or Less Learning Activities? Here is a quick question for Learning TRENDS readers: In your organization, are "at-home" based workers participating in learning and training differently than "at-office" workers? Do they do more or less eLearning, webinars or classroom? And, do they "need" classroom events more, as it provides face-to-face time?  Send me a quick note to emasie@masie.com  I’ll print a summary next week. Elliott Masieemail: emasie@masie.com MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Learning 2012 - Oct 21 - 24, 2012 - Orlando, Florida.* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUMInfo and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - August 15, 2012.#737 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,788 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando, FL - www.learning2012.com 1. Watch The Midtown Men on Good Morning America on Thursday!2. The "e" in e-Learning, Vanishing? 1. Watch The Midtown Men on Good Morning America on Thursday! Exciting news. Thursday morning on ABC’s Good Morning America, our friends from the original Jersey Boys cast, The Midtown Men, will be performing.  And, The Midtown Men will be entertaining at our Learning 2012 party. Check them out at http://www.learning2012.com/item/midtown-men-good-morning-america.html 2. The "e" in e-Learning, Vanishing? One of my habits it to look for shifts in the language of learning. What terms are organizations using more, using differently or even dropping?  Lately, The MASIE Center has noticed a marked DECREASE in the use of "e" in e-Learning. Here are some indicators that we are tracking: * Fewer "e"-Learning positions in organizations. As we analyze several databases of learning professionals in the United States, we are seeing more than a 20% decrease in the number of titles that have e-Learning included.  e-Learning Developers are now more likely to be called Learning Developers or Designers. Even in the world of external consultants or designers, there are fewer pure e-Learning job roles.* Fewer organizations are labeling their digital learning programs or modules as e-Learning. We see a slight increase in the use of "online", a decrease in the use of "virtual" and many are just labeling them as Learning or Training programs, with reference to the delivery being via webinar, distributed or on their learning portal.* Webinars are growing but not referenced as e-Learning. In fact, almost all of the more engaged, social or collaborative learning formats have drifted away from using the term e-Learning as their primary category.* Video Segments, ala Knowledge You-Tube elements, are growing in popularity and are rarely called e-Learning.* "User Supplied Content" is rarely called e-Learning, though it is more often than not in digital format.* Mixed and Blended Learning is also using the phrase e-Leaning less frequently.* Mobile and Device friendly learning programs are more likely to refer to the mobility platform rather than e-Learning.* In many organizations, e-Learning has become associated with compliance-based, required "check-off" programs. Some learners may like the time flexibility for the online program but many do not associate e-Learning with performance outcomes. Interestingly, terms like e-commerce and e-business have morphed as the e is dropped. When I order a book on Amazon, I don’t talk about it as an e-commerce experience. I just order it. Let’s assume that all learning - as we go forward - will use a MIX of on-demand and live content, context and collaboration. Some will be highly designed and some will be real-time. Some will be digitally connected and some will be face-to-face. At Learning 2012, we will be chatting about the changing language of learning. From career paths to college programs to labeling our learning offerings, it is time to shift the use of the "e" as electronic and instead understand the embedded "e" in Learning to mean: * Everywhere.* Everyone.* Evolving.* Effective.* Efficient.* Every time.* Embedded.* Engaging. Yours in learning, Elliott Masieemail: emasie@masie.com MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Learning 2012 - Oct 21 - 24, 2012 - Orlando, Florida.* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUMInfo 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 Masieemail: emasie@masie.comtwitter: @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 CONSORTIUMInfo and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

TO: Learning, Training and Performance ColleaguesFROM: 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 Masieemail: emasie@masie.comtwitter: @emasie MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Learning 2013 - November 2013 - Orlando, Florida.* Video for Learning LAB & Seminar - January 2013.* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUMInfo and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

TO: Learning TRENDS ReadersFROM: 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 Masieemail: emasie@masie.comtwitter: @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 CONSORTIUMInfo and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

TO: Learning, Training and Performance ColleaguesFROM: 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 Masieemail: emasie@masie.comtwitter: @emasie MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Learning 2013 - November 2013 - Orlando, Florida.* Learning Directions in Six Cities.* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUMInfo and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie