TO: Learning, Training & Performance ColleaguesFROM: Elliott Masie, The Learning CONSORTIUM RE: Learning Newsletter - 14 Pages of Content We just finished our new Learning in 2012 Newsletter. This is a free, 14 page collection of articles, perspectives, content and context focused on Learning in 2012 and beyond. View or Download at: http://www.learning2012.com/newsletter Articles Include: * Learners Want Personalization.* Learning Together: Social & Collaborative Learning.* Susan Cain on Introverts* What is the "e" in e-Learning?* Video Expands Learning.* Otello, Leadership & Learning by Nigel Paine.* General Colin Powell’s Leadership Perspectives.* LMS: More Learning Options, Please!* Charles Duhigg on Habits.* Performance Support Perspectives View our Newsletter: http://www.learning2012.com/newsletter 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 - August 29, 2012.#741 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,807 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando, FL - www.learning2012.com 1. Video Webinar: Social "Hype" & Collaborative Learning:2. 100 Learning Sessions Announced.3. MD Anderson Cancer Center Honored. 1. Video Webinar: Social "Hype" & Collaborative Learning: I am pleased to produce a free, one hour - online webinar on the opportunities, challenges, realities and "hype" of Social and Collaborative Learning.  There are many exciting innovations and design models for increasing collaborative learning. We must also add curriculum and learning design for effective "Working Together" approaches.And, there is an incredible amount of "Hype" - often confusing social media and social learning. Join me for a one hour, video webinar on this topic: Video Webinar Title: Social "Hype" & Collaborative LearningFacilitator: Elliott MasieWhen: September 12 at 1 PM (Eastern Time) for One HourTopics:* What are the real innovations in social and collaborative learning?* What are the "hype" elements? * What are the key trends and challenges for social and collaborative learning in 2012?* What are the differences and distinctions between social learning and collaborative learning design?* When does social and collaborative learning work, and when is it over-hyped?* How do we engage all generations and respect the introverts in our workplace? There is no charge, but space is limited.  Reserve at: http://www.masie.com/socialwebinar 2. 100 Learning Sessions Announced: Our Design Team is busy creating and curating content from learning colleagues around the world.  We are pleased to announce that a major chunk of the 200 Learning Sessions at Learning 2012 are now posted on our website.  In addition, this year 15% of the sessions and activities will be "Real-Time Content" - designed, formatted and delivered onsite by participants responding to Real-Time interests, concerns and benchmarking needs.  Here are the latest updates: Learning Sessions: http://www.learning2012.com/sessions   .Learning in 2012 Newsletter - Articles + Content: http://www.learning2012.com/newsletter   . 3. MD Anderson Cancer Center Honored: We are pleased to announce The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will receive the Learning Spotlight Award for excellence in education and training at our Learning 2012 conference, to be held October 21-24, in Orlando, Florida.  The Learning CONSORTIUM is honoring MD Anderson for its innovation developing new models for providing learning, knowledge and skills to its employees, collaborators, patients and their families. MD Anderson has pioneered new approaches to using video, eLearning and other media in its efforts to impact the cancer problem.  "Achieving our mission to eliminate cancer requires new knowledge, so education is our mission area that enables the other three - patient care, research and prevention," says Oliver Bogler, Ph.D., senior vice president for academic affairs and vice president for global academic programs at MD Anderson. "We continually work to employ the latest approaches to enhance our educational effectiveness, and we’re pleased to be recognized for these efforts." "MD Anderson truly innovates and pushes the boundaries of organizational learning to improve not only employee learning and performance, but also the quality of care and life for its patients. Learning 2012 is pleased to honor MD Anderson, spotlighting its leadership in the learning and performance field." - Elliott Masie, Host & Curator. Details at: http://www.learning2012.com/item/md-anderson-cancer-center.html 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 - September 6, 2012.#742 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,812 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando, FL - www.learning2012.com 1. George Takei, Lea Selonga and Tech Prep Lessons.2. 30 Under 30 Learning Leaders Announced!3. Video Seminar: Social "Hype" & Collaborative Learning. 1. George Takei, Lea Selonga and Tech Prep Lessons: I am in San Diego for the week, in my role as an investor/producer for the upcoming Broadway play Allegiance, starring George Takei (Star Trek), Lea Selonga (Miss Saigon) and Telly Leung (Glee and Godspell). In these few days, the cast and creative crew are doing mind-bending minute by minute prep for the first night of Previews on Friday. To make this even more exciting, Allegiance, an epic story of family, love and patriotism set during the Japanese American internment of World War II, is written and produced by Jay Kuo and Lorenzo Thione, two incredible, innovative theatrical and technology world leaders.  Yesterday was a "Tech Rehearsal" Day at Allegiance and I sat in the theater (Old Globe) from 2 pm until 10:30 pm as they brought together the songs, orchestral music, lights, scenery and the gestalt of the musical show. George Takei, an amazing actor, activist and Facebook maven (over 2,500,000 likes) and the rest of the cast were incredible as they went line by line, song by song, scene by scene - working together and with deep feedback from the creative crew - to improve and evolve this Broadway bound show. My lessons about learning as I sat in the audience were: * Previews, Rehearsals and Trials are often missing in the world of learning. When was the last time that a new face-to-face course was put through the same level of prep and tweaking? When was the last time that a trainer was told to shorten or drop that story because it just slowed the flow down?* Storytelling is Core.  As we watched and absorbed the stories from the stage, moved and shaken, I was reminded of the power of storytelling and how much we need to keep it as a core part of our face-to-face and digitally distributed learning experiences.* Change One Thing - Everything Shifts.  As each micro change was made yesterday in the show, teams had to react and adapt the music, scenery shifts, lighting and the dramatic flow. Often, as we improve a learning program, shifts are necessary, and it is key for learning producers to frame the whole process. Learning TRENDS readers will enjoy following the progress and process of Allegiance.  Check out the site at http://www.allegiancemusical.com/ 2. 30 Under 30 Learning Leaders Announced!  We are pleased to announce our selection of our 30 Under 30 Learning Leaders for Learning 2012.  They reflect a wide range of learning professionals in the 20’s decade of their career. And, they will be featured and mentored at our event in Orlando.  Meet the 2012 30 Under 30 Learning Leaders: http://www.learning2012.com/30 3. Video Seminar: Social "Hype" & Collaborative Learning: Video Webinar Title: Social "Hype" & Collaborative LearningFacilitator: Elliott MasieWhen: September 12 at 1 PM (Eastern Time) for One HourTopics:* What are the real innovations in social and collaborative learning?* What are the "hype" elements?* What are the key trends and challenges for social and collaborative learning in 2012?* What are the differences and distinctions between social learning and collaborative learning design?* When does social and collaborative learning work, and when is it over-hyped?* How do we engage all generations and respect the introverts in our workplace? There is no charge, but space is limited.  Reserve at: http://www.masie.com/socialwebinar 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 - September 10, 2012.#743 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,819 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando, FL - www.learning2012.com 1. Sushi Lesson: Years of Study or Quick Skilling?2. New Learning Competencies: Donald H. Taylor.3. Video Seminar: Social "Hype" & Collaborative Learning. 1. Sushi Lesson: Years of Study or Quick Skilling? I watched an interesting movie on my flight back to New York - "Jiro Dreams of Sushi." It is about intensity of skilling - as illustrated by a Sushi Chef in Japan, who is 85 and serves only 10 people at a time in his top end restaurant. Interns spend 10 years studying under him.  He reflects a model that learning deeply about something takes time, sometimes a great deal of time. Jiro, the chef, won the 3 Star Michelin Award, and reflects a view towards competency that may be vanishing in our faster world. Watching the skill at which he and his well trained team prepare one piece of sushi at a time - after hours of buying, prep and skilled presentation - is a stark contrast to the fast skilling world of much of our workplace. Spend a few minutes and view a short clip of the movie at: http://youtu.be/6-azQ3ksPA0 How do we blend an agile and rapid skilling approach while also honoring and respecting the competencies that take decades to develop and prefect?  I would love to hear your thoughts about the balance. Send me an email to emasie@masie.com 2. New Learning Competencies - Donald H. Taylor: We are honored to announce that Donald H. Taylor, a colleague from the U.K., with 25 years experience in the learning, skills and human capital industries, will be a special keynoter at Learning 2012 - focused on New Learning Competencies! What shifts must we make in the skill and knowledge sets of current and future Learning Professionals? Donald will present with me at one of the General Sessions and lead a Real-Time Content conversation on this important topic. Details at: http://www.learning2012.com/item/new-competencies-in-learning.html 3. Last Invitation - Social "Hype" & Collaborative Learning Webinar: We have more than 1,700 learning colleagues registered for our free webinar. Last call for sign-ups: Video Webinar Title: Social "Hype" & Collaborative LearningFacilitator: Elliott MasieWhen: September 12 at 1 PM (Eastern Time) for One HourTopics:* What are the real innovations in social and collaborative learning?* What are the "hype" elements?* What are the key trends and challenges for social and collaborative learning in 2012?* What are the differences and distinctions between social learning and collaborative learning design?* When does social and collaborative learning work, and when is it over-hyped?* How do we engage all generations and respect the introverts in our workplace? There is no charge, but space is limited.  Reserve at: http://www.masie.com/socialwebinar 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 - September 12, 2012.#744 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,824 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando, FL - www.learning2012.com Subject: Anatomy of Two Video Keynotes Today - Designing from Afar! Today, I had the privilege of delivering two different keynote/seminars via video to learners around the world. Here is the "anatomy" of how I prepped and delivered these two events. Designing and presenting via video is a different process and requires a wider range of choices and decisions. Video by 2 Formats:- 1 PM, 1,780 learning colleagues around the world in a Video Webinar on "Social and Collaborative Learning - Innovation & "Hype". I used a new HD Video format from GoTo Training. The video was from an HD Webcam on my IBM PC via a 3 times T1 connection. Each participant could watch, hear and send questions from their desktops during the sixty minutes of Elliott presenting and responding to written questions.- 4 PM, 250 senior learning leaders at the Learning Live Conference in London. I was the after-dinner speaker for their 2 day event. I used the High Def Telepresence from Polycom, which was the same tech they had in London. I was magnified on a few screens and Donald Taylor was the host and facilitator for me, moderating our conversation. This was 40 minutes of Elliott as interactive keynoter. So, what were the Design Decisions that I made today? * Dress: I selected an Orange Golf Shirt as it looked great against both a blue wall and in the office.  And, I chose to wear a set of shorts - since both keynotes were from the waist up. It was going to be a long day, so I wanted to be comfortable :) * Style: The style for each of these video presentations was quite different. My model for the first video presentation to thousands of people was a comfortable seminar format - with a content flow through the various ups and downs of social/collaborative learning. My model for the dinner keynote was quite different, mixing content and highly interactive Q & A led by my host in the U.K. * Tech Prep: For each of these video presentations, there was 1 to 2 hours of technical prep and rehearsal. Audio and Video images for each session were different. The webinar used audio through the PC, so I wanted to test pitch, volume and resonance - including checking it from a remote location. And, the video camera needed to be raised with ceiling lights targeted for best views.  The video conference dinner presentation had high definition cameras and I needed to push the table back to create a sense of intimacy in high def. * Content Images: For the webinar, the technology was focused on PowerPoints, which I don’t love. Yet, learners will get bored without shifts in the slides. So, I put together a 22 slide stack of bright pictures - without bullets - to be used in sequence and a few in response to teachers. They allowed me to flow the conversation with visual enhancements of my video, as that would be pretty constant for 60 minutes.  Check them out at http://www.learning2012.com/innovation-or-hype.html * Humor: Both presentations had me use a range of props and humor:- Since they were at the same time as the Apple announcement, I made a "faux" announcement about what the new iPhone would look like. So, I held up a 10 year old Mickey Mouse telephone as part of that segment.- I used a range of props that would extend and lighten up the content, including a large fabric Dice to show the need for random connections in social collaboration. And, a film strip from 1960 to talk about the history of evolving learning technology. * Style: Once I had the content defined for the programs, the final element was to add a style and time dimension. My responses and content were in 3 minute segments with the ability to add humor and stories throughout. My "speaker" style was to provide a mixture of content, context, stories from the field, references to research and evolving corporate learning practices. I was more of an analyst and "curator" than a directive lecturer and the questions in both settings allowed me to be relaxed within a highly structured setting. * Risks: During each program, I took a design risk to make the sessions different:- Talk to Your Neighbors: I asked the learners in London to turn to the other people at their table, at the end of my presentation, and process the design. It was something that one might do normally in a face-to-face setting, but most video presentations become low risk!- Brainstorm on the Webinar: I asked the webinar folks to brainstorm the answer to a question and have them type their answers into a chat board. Over 500 did and it actually crashed the board for a minute, but it gave me real-time content and engagement. I deeply enjoyed the video keynotes. I have watched the full webinar as part of my debrief, as well as reviewing emails and Tweets from dozens of London participants. Designing for Video Presentations? Exciting, different and challenging! We need to develop new design models and increase presenter and learner choices. Thanks to my hosts for these presentations. They allowed me to connect with thousands of learning colleagues - and do it all while wearing a pair of shorts. Thanks! 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 - September 18, 2012.#745 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,829 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando, FL - www.learning2012.com 1. Contingent/Temp Workers & Learning?2. "Oh Myyy" eBook from George Takei.3. Whiteboards and Learning! 1. Contingent/Temp Workers & Learning? Contingent, contract and temporary workers are growing as a larger portion of our workforce.  What is the changing role of learning with contingent workers who may only be there for a short while? "Contingency staffing - temporary or contract workers - is growing, a new study has found. And with the economy stuck in neutral, at best, it may become an even bigger factor in the creation of a workforce.And 71 percent of organizations cited the flexibility that contingent staffing gives them as a help during economic ups and downs. That has them looking to do more contract hiring. One in five companies plans to increase its percentage of temporary or contract workers in the next year. "The recession brought such significant operational and financial duress for U.S. companies that the business model of the future will rely heavily upon the ability to be insulated from economic downturns," said Jim Link, of Randstad. "We live in a world now that rewards financial flexibility rather than fixed-cost business models, and agility, cost containment reign supreme." Link added that, "What used to be viewed as a temporary stop-gap measure, the utilization of a contingent workforce alongside full-time talent is no longer a contingency plan. We believe this integrated staffing model will be fundamental to operational and fiscal success for the foreseeable future." So, what are the implications for learning/training and contingent workers?- When is it legal or not legal to provide learning resources or experiences to a temp or contract worker?- How do we place them into our LMS?- What is the process for best leveraging the experiences of a contingent worker - from previous assignments - when they come to our workplace?- What are the legal aspects of using their video segments internally - is it covered under "work or contract for hire"? I have just written an article on this trend and will be exploring it in our MASIE Center work in the months ahead: http://www.learning2012.com/item/contingent-workforce-learning.html 2. "Oh Myyy" eBook from George Takei: As you may know, we are investor/producers in the new Broadway bound musical "Allegiance", starring George Takei from Star Trek. George has just released a special edition eBook that talks about his experiences in the social media world. If you would like to order a copy of "Oh Myyy", go watch the video of him at http://www.theohmybook.com 3. Whiteboards and Learning: In the digital age, the whiteboard continues to be a fascinating tool and canvas for individual and group thinking and brainstorming.  At our upcoming Learning 2012, we are designing White Board rooms that will be used by clusters of our participants to think/write out loud about changing learning challenges and innovations. We will combine real and digital white boards.  I love the feel of a great white board brainstorm and conversation.  Check out our plans at: http://www.learning2012.com/item/white-board-rooms.html 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 - September 20, 2012.#746 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,832 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando, FL - www.learning2012.com 1. Scheduling - A Day at the Board - Spaces, Time & People.2. Google Releases "Course Builder" - Open Course Platform.3. Follow Along on Twitter: @emasie 1. Scheduling - A Day at the Board - Spaces, Time & People: Learning Designers are often engaged in content, needs assessment, sequencing and remediation.  All important stuff. But, Scheduling is Also Key! Today, we are in the middle of "Scheduling Days" at The MASIE Center. Our design team is moving magnets - with over 200 learning options, sessions and discussions - into dozens of  different rooms in 9 time slots. So, what goes best Monday morning in the first breakout session?  What would be awesome right after Susan Caine’s keynote on Introverts? When should we create unplanned "Real-Time" space for just in time sessions?  And, how to predict how many people will turn out for a "When to Dump Your LMS Session?"  First we take days on the time board.  Then, we turn to a space and location board. Let it steep. Get multiple sets of feedback. Design for the high energy, coffee pumped learner - and also for the learner that does not really fully wake up until 11 am. If you would like to see our Scheduling Process and Pictures in Motion - go to: http://www.learning2012.com/item/200-sessions-design-juggling.html 2. Google Releases "Course Builder" - Open Course Platform. Google has just released a new "Course Builder" to allow individuals and organizations to design and present Open Courses, much like they did with their free course this summer on Power Searching for Go0gle. It is in early beta and does require some tech background, but it is a cool addition to the open set of tools. Check it out at: https://code.google.com/p/course-builder/ 3. Elliott Masie’s Twitter Account: @emasie If you would like to connect with me on Twitter, just follow @emasie  Thanks! 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 - September 25, 2012.#747 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.55,838 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host, Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24, Orlando - 1,294 Registered! 1. Learning Supplier’s View of Learning - Podcasts.2. Kiosk or Face to Face Registration? Design Choice!3. eBook: Opportunity for Learning Development? 1. Learning Supplier’s View of Learning - Podcasts. I am interviewing the CEO’s and leaders of major Learning Supplier organizations - on the current future trends in learning.  You can listen to these interview segments (3 to 10 minutes) with Learning Suppliers including: Ancile Solutions, GoToTraining by Citrix, Globecomm, GP Strategies, Harvard Business Publishing, Interactive Services, Intuition, KnowledgeVision, Maestro, NetDimensions, Ontuitive, OpenSesame, SAP, Skillsoft, Triple Creek and others. These are targeted, non-hyped conversations from the organizations creating our current and future products and services! Listen to Podcasts At: http://www.learning2012.com/Suppliers/2012-suppliers.html 2. Kiosk or Face to Face Registration? Design Choice! To create Kiosks for self check-in or to use Registration Counters with greeters? This was one of my interesting design decisions.  I love airport check-in’s where I can rapidly get my boarding pass and head for the gate. So, should we deploy kiosks that would check-in people and print a name badge?  Or, should we have warm greeters at Registration Counters - handing name badges to each participant with welcoming conversations? Technology, methodology and community issues were part of this design decision. Check out our process at: http://www.learning2012.com/item/people-or-kiosk-welcome.html 3. eBook: Opportunity for Learning Development? I have become quite fascinated with eBooks. In fact, almost 90% of the books that I purchase or read are now eBooks, from Amazon or other sources. But, what about using the eBook as a form factor for eLearning?  Imagine if we could develop eBooks that had blends of the following functionalities: * Content in Written Form (ala PDF).* Video, Audio and Interactive Segments.* Branching Content Based on Assessment or User Selection.* Performance Support Components.* Social and Collaborative Elements.* Auto Updating of Content in New Colors and Highlighted Updates.* And More… I would love to hear from our Learning TRENDS readers about your views on eBooks and eLearning? While simple tools to make this happen are not fully available, can you imagine what the eBook of today (or tomorrow) might provide learners and learning organizations?  Send me a quick email to emasie@masie.com Yours in Learning, Elliott Masieemail: emasie@masie.comtwitter: @emasie 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 - 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 Masieemail: emasie@masie.comtwitter: @emasie 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 - 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 Masieemail: emasie@masie.comtwitter: @emasie 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