Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - November 6, 2014.#853 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.56,739 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host: Learning 2015 - Nov 1 to 4 - Orlando. Save The Dates. 1. Skype Real-Time Translation Coming.2. Learning 2014 Curation Begins!3. Miss Matzoball WINS! 1. Skype Real-Time Translation Coming: Keep your eye on Microsoft’s soft announcement about the upcoming Skype Translator tool. Imagine having a conversation with a colleague who speaks a different language as Skype does real-time text display of translation. It could be an amazing and powerful tool for global workplaces and collaboration. Skype is now seeking early beta testing volunteers. Details at: http://tinyurl.com/lka3kxg 2. Learning 2014 Curation Begins! We had the honor of hosting 1,671 global learning colleagues last week at Learning 2014. There is great buzz and excitement from the discussions, keynotes and dialogues as we start the Content Curation process. Over the coming weeks we will be adding video clips, content selections and curated summaries from faculty, participants and The MASIE Center Staff. These will start to appear on www.learning2014.com next week. Thanks to all of you for your energy in the evolving world of learning. We are pleased to announce the dates for next year: Learning 2015.November 1 - 4, 2015 - Orlando, Florida. Early registration rates and online registration will open in a few weeks. 3. Miss Matzoball WINS! Many of you know that one of my other activities is breeding and racing Thoroughbred Race Horses. Well, last weekend Miss Matzoball won her first race at Belmont - by over 6 1/2 lengths! Here is the video of the race. http://www.nytbreeders.org/includes/video-player.cfm?date=20141025&track=BED&race=10  Wow! Yours in learning, Elliott MasieChair, The Learning CONSORTIUM MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM* Programs in 2015:- Learning 2015 - Nov 1 to 4th - Orlando, Florida.- Video and Learning LAB.- Gamification and Learning LAB.- MOOCs and Corporate Learning LAB.- Leadership Development Evolves. Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - November 14, 2014.#854 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.56,745 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host: Learning 2015 - Nov 1 to 4 - Orlando. Save The Dates. 1. Mobile Add-On’s: Breathalyzer and Posture Coach.2. Learning Innovations New Year’s Retreat: January 7-9.3. Very Early Registration for Learning 2015 Now Open. 1. Mobile Add-On’s - Breathalyzer and Posture Coach: 2015 will see many peripherals and add-on’s that will work with a smartphone. Apps are extending their reach, data collection, coaching and engagement - through Bluetooth connection with small devices. Here are two that we have been experimenting with at The MASIE Center LAB: * Breeze - Breathalyzer: A small handheld bubble that a person blows into for 5 seconds that provides a sharp estimate of their Blood Alcohol level to advise them about risks of driving. It costs around $99 and will synch up with a smartphone, displaying results and even offering a link to taxi or Uber service. Details at: http://store.breathometer.com/products/breeze * Lumo Lift - Posture Coach: A small sensor that I can wear on my shift/jacket that senses physical posture. It provides a physical monitoring of posture and provides both tracking to my iPhone as well as vibration to coach me when I’m slouching. Details at: http://www.lumobodytech.com/ Both of these are health or behavioral in nature and provide infographic feedback and advice. As Apple releases its Watch and other wearables surface, we will see more technology that is peripheral to our smartphones. We are intrigued about the coaching and data feedback adaptions for Learning & Development. Stay tuned. 2. Learning Innovations New Year’s Retreat - January 7-9: As I was planning my schedule for early 2015, the idea popped up to host a "Retreat" around Learning Innovations and Technology for a small group of people here at our 10,000 square foot Learning LAB in Saratoga Springs, NY. Imagine 2 1/2 days of experimenting with, exploring, adapting, testing and learning about new learning technologies, including: - Learning Personalization.- Mobile Learning Models - Mobility & Performance.- Video: Fast, Targeted, User-Created, Open, Digital Studios.- Wearables: From Glasses to Bands to Watches.- Performance Support Technologies.- Learning Systems Refreshed.- ReDesigning Webinars.- MOOCs: Massive and Open Content Models.- Collaborative & Social Learning Technology.- Curation: Harvesting & Sorting Content.- Drones, 3D Printing and the "Maker Model".- Hackathon for Learning Technologies.- Badges and Micro-Credentials.- The Connected Classroom - ReModeled.- Switching Authoring Systems & Approaches.- Engagement for Learners.- Learning Tools, Apps & Resources.- Technology for Feedback, Assessment & Performance.And More. Let’s spend a very intense time together in the MASIE Learning LAB at the start of 2015 and collaboratively explore the future of Learning Innovations & Technologies. Space is quite limited.  Information and registration at: http://www.masie.com/retreat2015 3. Very Early Registration for Learning 2015 Now Open: We are pleased to announce the $100 discount for Very Early Registrations for Learning 2015, which will be held November 1 - 4, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. For details, go to http://www.masie.com Yours in learning, Elliott MasieChair, The Learning CONSORTIUM MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM* Programs in 2015:- Learning Innovations Retreat at Elliott Masie’s LAB.- Learning 2015 - Nov 1 - 4 in Orlando, Florida.- Video and Learning LAB.- Gamification and Learning LAB.- MOOCs and Corporate Learning LAB.- Leadership Development Evolves. Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - November 20, 2014.#855 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.56,754 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host: Learning Innovations Retreat - Jan 7 to 9th. 1. Graphic Illustrations of Sessions - Done Remotely.2. Three New Programs for Learning Professionals.3. Alzheimer’s Challenge: Learning & Research! 1. Graphic Illustrations of Sessions - Done Remotely. We have just curated the Graphic Illustrations of all Keynotes from Learning 2014. Our graphic illustrator Rachel Smith was in California, listening to an audio feed from Learning 2014 and illustrating the sessions in real time for every key topic from every speech. These are now posted and accessible at: http://www.learning2014.com/index.php/graphic-notes.html 2. Three New Programs for Learning Professionals: We are pleased to announce several Learning LABS for Learning Professionals that will be offered at The MASIE Center in Saratoga Springs in 2015: - Video & Learning LAB & Seminar - Led by Elliott Masie, with Lauren Boughton & Ed Burke. Feb 10 - 12.- On-The-Job Learning & Performance Support = Agile Learning - Led by Bob Mosher & Conrad Gottfredson. Jan 20 - 25.- Learning Innovations New Year’s Retreat with Elliott Masie - Jan 7 - 9. Complete details of each LAB along with online registration at http://www.masie.com 3. Alzheimer’s Challenge: Learning & Research! My colleague Dr. Ken Dychtwald, a leading researcher on issues related to aging, has published a very powerful article on the need for a major research effort aimed at Alzheimer’s: "We Must Beat Alzheimer’s Before It Beats Us!"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ken-dychtwald/we-must-beat-alzheimers-b_1_b_6078896.html This is a must read. And, I would implore you to pass the article along to your colleagues, friends and relatives. The financial and human cost of Alzheimer’s will wallop people, families and societies. And, Ken Dychtwald makes a key case for a major research effort. Yours in learning, Elliott MasieChair, The Learning CONSORTIUM MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM- Learning Innovations Retreat at Elliot Masie’s LAB - Jan 7 to 9, Saratoga Springs.- On-The-Job Learning & Performance Support = Agile Learning - Jan 20 to 22, Saratoga Springs.- Video & Learning LAB - Feb 10 to 12, Saratoga Springs.- Learning 2015 - Nov 1 to 4th, Orlando, Florida.Upcoming:- Gamification and Learning LAB.- MOOCs and Corporate Learning LAB.- Learning Strategy & Learning Leadership.- Leadership Development Evolves. Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie  

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - November 25, 2014.#856 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.56,757 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host: Learning Innovations Retreat - Jan 7 to 9th. 1. Thanksgiving & Learning.2. Trip to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London & Paris Today!3. More Curated Content Online. 1. Thanksgiving & Learning: As we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States, it is always fun to ask a few "Learning" questions to your family and friends over a meal. As we give thanks for much in our lives, it can be intriguing to be thankful for the learning opportunities we have and to consider learning desires and needs for the future. I often ask my friends and family questions like: - What was something powerful that you learned this year?- What is a new resource or expert that you discovered this year - to help you learn?- If you had more time or opportunity, what topic would you want to learn in the next year?- How can you assist others to be better learners? We are so blessed to have opportunities to learn from so many expanded resources, people and technologies. Let us give thanks and keep asking learning questions of ourselves and others. 2. Trip to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London & Paris Today! In just 30 minutes, my flight takes off for the first leg of a 4-country, 5-city business, theater and fun trip. I am typing in the Emirates Airlines lounge, preparing to board a 14 hour flight to Dubai. Here is my schedule (and I would love to connect with other Learning TRENDS readers and colleagues): - Dubai (Nov 26 to 28) - Thanksgiving Dinner and Meetings with Learning Colleagues.- Abu Dhabi (Nov 28 to 30) - Keynote Speech and Meetings with Learning Colleagues.- Dubai (Dec 1 to 2) - Briefing with Learning Suppliers & Visit to Horse Farm.- London (Dec 2 to 7) - Theater Visits/Meetings & Learning Colleague Connections.- Paris (Dec 7 to 11) - Opening of "American in Paris", co-produced by MASIE Productions.- Milan (Dec 12) - Quick Stop and Sightseeing. If you or your colleagues are in any of those cities, send me an email to emasie@masie.com and let’s see if we can connect for a cup of coffee. I will be interviewing learning leaders in these cities and will share some global impressions in a future Learning TRENDS. 3. More Curated Content Online: Our team is continuing to add Curated Content, including videos of several hour-long sessions, from our Learning 2014 event. Go to http://www.learning2014.com and select the Curated Content Tab. More to be added in the coming weeks. Check Out: Learning Innovations LAB & Retreat that I will lead in Saratoga Springs from Jan 7 - 9. Details at http://www.masie.com Yours in learning, Elliott MasieChair, The Learning CONSORTIUM MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM- Learning Innovations Retreat at Elliot Masie LAB - Jan 7 to 9, Saratoga Springs.- On-The-Job Learning & Performance Support = Agile Learning - Jan 20 to 22, Saratoga Springs.- Video & Learning LAB - Feb 10 to 12, Saratoga Springs.- Learning 2015 - Nov 1 - 4 in Orlando, Florida.Upcoming:- Gamification and Learning LAB.- MOOCs and Corporate Learning LAB.- Learning Strategy & Learning Leadership.- Leadership Development Evolves. Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie  

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - December 2, 2014.#857 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.56,763 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host: Learning Innovations Retreat - Jan 7 to 9th. 1. Middle East Learning Report & Perspectives.2. Idea: Courses in the Air.3. Learning LABS in 2015. 1. Middle East Learning Report & Perspectives. I had the honor of keynoting at two Middle East Learning and Development gatherings in the past 3 days. First, I was one of the keynoters at the Middle East Organizational Learning gathering. We had the WOW experience of holding this meeting with senior learning leaders from the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and other countries in the Parliament Chamber of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.  (It was the equivalent of holding a national learning conference on the floor of the U.S. Congress). Right before I spoke, the former Prime Minister of Malaysia addressed the role that learning must play in developing economies. Last night, I was interviewed at a special dinner in Dubai for Learning Leaders. My interviewer Syed Sherazi spent an hour drilling me with questions about the state of learning changes. We then had an interactive dinner conversation with colleagues from a wide range of companies, government agencies and other countries in the region. My takeaway from both experiences is the intense role that learning plays, and more importantly WILL PLAY, in developing countries. A few notes and observations: - Learning Personalization is key. They see personalization assisted through choices and adaptions by learners, designers, their managers and ultimately with Big Learning Data.- Global Learning Means Divergence. Sometimes "global" means a single message in a single style. But, it is key that global learning honor the traditions, cultures and earlier-in-life learning experiences of each segment of the workforce. We need to find a deeper way to embrace and sustain divergent approaches to learning.- Granularity is Key. Learners and designers want shorter segments of content, more focused social/collaborative formats, and a more adaptive approach to curriculum.- Assessment - Deeper and More Difficult. There was a clear sense that learning assessment, particularly in the eLearning area, is too broad and too easy. They wanted assessments that would give learners a more precise "Score Card" of their readiness on dozens of micro-topics. And, to make assessments more difficult with the expectation that a learner might want to take a test several times before achieving success.- Emotional Intelligence!!! The same conversation was had with the CLOs in the rooms as we have had with CLOs and government leaders in the US. Skills must be mapped to emotional intelligence with the latter being key to long term employment success.- Mobile is the Only Option. They view mobile not as an enhancement but rather as the first and often only access that workers may have to online assets. They want Mobile Learning Apps and more. I will post links to the various conversations from these conferences when they are online, in a few weeks. On a personal note, it was amazing to meet two colleagues who each had been reading Learning TRENDS from Egypt and Abu Dhabi since 1988. While it was the first time we met face to face, we have had many shared mind-to-mind moments and interactions over the years. 2. Idea - Courses in the Air: There were representatives from airlines, Aviation Authorities and even Panasonic, which makes the interactive movie and TV systems on long distance airplanes. So, I rolled out one of my "aha ideas" that I would love to see invented sometime: Courses in the Air. What if a passenger could choose to take a mini-course on a 4 to 14 hour flight? It would be a MOOC in the Sky with video, reading and interactive elements, and someday might even include a real time video chat function as well. The learner could strive to earn a "badge" or roll several badges up into a certificate or degree program that they pursued over several years of flights. It would be an intriguing element to add to international travel. 3. Learning LABS in 2015: We are pleased to announce 3 Learning LABS for Learning Professionals that will be hosted at The MASIE Center in Saratoga Springs in 2015: - Learning Innovations Retreat & LAB: January 7 - 9, 2015.- On The Job Learning & Performance Support LAB: January 20 - 22, 2015.- Video & Learning LAB: February 10 - 12, 2015. We have had many registrations for these programs already and space is quite limited. They are hands-on and roll-up-your-sleeve LABS. Check out the content and online registration at http://www.masie.com Yours in learning, Elliott MasieChair, The Learning CONSORTIUM MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM- Learning Innovations Retreat at Elliot Masie’s LAB - Jan 7 - 9, Saratoga Springs.- On The Job Learning & Performance Support = Agile Learning - Jan 20 - 22, Saratoga Springs.- Video & Learning LAB - Feb 10 - 12, Saratoga Springs.- Learning 2015 - Nov 1 - 4, Orlando, Florida.Upcoming:- Gamification and Learning LAB.- MOOCs and Corporate Learning LAB.- Learning Strategy & Learning Leadership.- Leadership Development Evolves. Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - December 16, 2014.#859 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.56,774 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host: Learning Innovations Retreat LAB - Jan 7 to 9th. 1. Simulation for Aging Impacts.2. Ads in eLearning or MOOCs? 1. Simulation for Aging Impacts: I am a huge fan of using simulation technology to provide people with an in-depth immersion from new perspectives. So, I was really fascinated with a technology developed by MIT’s AgeLab. They have created AGNES, a suit worn by students, product developers, designers, engineers, marketing professionals, planners, architects, packaging engineers, and others to better understand the physical challenges associated with aging. Developed by AgeLab researchers and students, AGNES has been calibrated to approximate the motor, visual, flexibility, dexterity and strength of a person in their mid-70s. AGNES has been used in retail, public transportation, home, community, automobile, workplace and other environments. Check it out at: http://agelab.mit.edu/agnes-age-gain-now-empathy-system We will have an increasingly larger number of simulation options for learners to take a virtual deep-dive into new or future realities. 2. Ads in eLearning or MOOCs? This month, I have had multiple conversations with learning product designers about the use of and reaction to revenue ads placed in eLearning or MOOCs.  Let’s say a company would like to offer a high-end, intensive leadership program to rising executives.  One option being considered is to provide small ads on the side of the screen, ala a Google or Bing search. The advertising could be screened and also targeted to this learning user cohort.  Likewise, a MOOC could be offered free of charge to users, financed by embedded ads from Yahoo or other digital ad suppliers. Assuming the ads were appropriate and non-intrusive, what would your reaction be as a learner and as a learning provider? Send me a note to emasie@masie.com I will publish results in a future TRENDS.  Note: Learning LABS in 2015: We are pleased to announce 3 Learning LABS for Learning Professionals that will be hosted at The MASIE Center in Saratoga Springs in 2015: - Learning Innovations Retreat & LAB: January 7 - 9, 2015.  (Only 6 spaces left. Register ASAP.)- On The Job Learning & Performance Support LAB: January 20 - 22, 2015.- Video & Learning LAB: February 10 - 12, 2015. We have had many registrations for these programs already and space is quite limited. They are hands-on and roll-up-your-sleeves LABS. Check out the content and online registration at http://www.masie.com Yours in learning, Elliott MasieChair, The Learning CONSORTIUM MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM- Learning Innovations Retreat at Elliot Masie LAB. - Jan 7 to 9, Saratoga Springs.- On The Job Learning & Performance Support = Agile Learning - Jan 20 to 22, Saratoga Springs.- Video & Learning LAB - Feb 10 to 12, Saratoga Springs.- Learning 2015 - Nov 1 to 4 - Orlando, Florida.Upcoming:- Gamification and Learning LAB.- MOOCs and Corporate Learning LAB.- Learning Strategy & Learning Leadership.- Leadership Development Evolves Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - December 28, 2014.#860 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.56,789 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host: Learning Innovations Retreat LAB - Jan 7 to 9, 2015. Tech After The Holidays - High and Low Tech Aha’s!1. 4K Learning - High Definition Curved Images.2. Cardboard VR - Folding Paper, Phone & Virtual Reality.3. Tesla Electric Disruption - A Driving Science Project.4. Beacons Discovery - Oh, There You Are, Learner! Tech After The Holidays - High and Low Tech Aha’s: After Christmas and Chanukah, many people explore the technology from their presents. I am now in our Learning LAB in Saratoga exploring low and high tech that might have implications for learning in the future. Here are some quick notes from Elliott the Learning Geek - with more to follow in January: 1. 4K Learning - High Definition Curved Images: We just opened up a new 65" Curved Screen, 4K Ultra Definition TV in our LAB. It is pretty amazing to see video played in Ultra 4K style, especially on a High Def Curved Screen. I have been experimenting with using the new screen - and a 4K camera - to bring images and experiences to new depths for a learner. For example, I watched a mountain climber show how she scaled the rocks using grips and ropes. The intensity of the images made it very different for me as a learner. Netflix and others are starting to stream 4K movies at a slight up charge. I can’t wait to make some trial video segments for learning. Here is a sample of the screen in our LAB: http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN65HU9000FXZA 2. Cardboard VR - Folding Paper, Phone & Virtual Reality: While we have the new Oculus Virtual Reality prototype now owned by Facebook, I was looking for a much lower cost and accessible option for Learning TRENDS readers. So, we wandered into the CARDBOARD world of Cardboard - a special project from Google. Take a formatted cardboard outline - purchased for just a few dollars or printed from a PDF - and fold it up to make a viewer that holds an Android or iPhone. You can view really powerful Virtual Images! This is an open source project and there are some wild experiments that include a concert by Paul McCartney where you change the view by moving your head. Imagine if this were a simulation for new store employees or technical training modules. Check it out at: https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/ 3. Tesla Electric Disruption - A Driving Science Project: I am enjoying my holiday present of a TESLA, the all electrical vehicle from Elon Musk. It is an amazing and disruptive piece of technology. It charges up to give a 260 mile range in a car that is OMG fast and high performance. It goes from 0 to 60 in just a few seconds and is a combo of a sports car and active science experiment. The dashboard includes a 17" screen with Big and Small Data for the driver. Owning this car turns me into a daily learner. For a holiday trip, we picked a hotel with a free high powered charger in the lot to get ready for another 200 miles.  The car’s technology is also quite disruptive as it regularly goes online and gets a complete upgrade that adds new driving features every few weeks. Imagine if our LMSs were that good at upgrading for new learning requirements! A fun "aha" yesterday was to discover that Nick Howe, the Chief Learning Officer for Hitachi, has written the leading book on owning a TESLA. Here is a picture of the battery deck of a TESLA: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/Tesla_Motors_Model_S_base.JPG 4. iBeacons Discovery - Oh, There You Are, Learner! On the table are a dozen small devices, each about 2 inches long and 1/4 inch high. They are very cool "iBeacons" that can have an engagement role in learning and development. Each beacon is programmed to be detected by the users in your organization or just customers walking by. Their smartphones, if enabled with Smart Bluetooth and an appropriate app, can detect the beacons’ presence and send a note, picture, video or text message that would alert or remind users of a fact, content element or opportunity. I am setting these beacons up to alert our LAB participants of a piece of technology that is nearby or to link them to a Performance Support page that explains something new. The beacons can be set up for variable proximity and specific types of learners. We are excited to explore how these low cost beacons could assist a learning project. Here is a page on iBeacons: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBeacon So, what is Elliott the tech and learning kid discovering in the LAB with these technologies?  - Learning Implications: New tech developers rarely start by thinking of the world of learning. We must be experimenters and lab creatures to take something new like 4K or iBeacon and think how it might be evolved for learning.- Cool Things Can Be Inexpensive: While some tech is pretty expensive, let’s look at some that might be only $1.99 a learner or even open source.- Technology Isn’t Affordances: In other words, some things that are cool, like Second Life, may not pan out or may never find a route to workplace learning.- Share Your Tech: Set up an area in the workplace for fellow colleagues to experiment and "play" with new technologies. Great ideas await! Have a very Happy New Year and I look forward to more Learning TRENDS in 2015. Yours in learning, Elliott MasieChair, The Learning CONSORTIUM MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM- Learning Innovations Retreat at Elliot Masie LAB. - Jan 7 to 9, Saratoga Springs.- On The Job Learning & Performance Support = Agile Learning - Jan 20 to 22, Saratoga Springs.- Video & Learning LAB - Feb 10 to 12, Saratoga Springs.- Learning 2015 - Nov 1 to 4 - Orlando, Florida.Upcoming:- Gamification and Learning Summit.- MOOCs and Corporate Learning LAB.- Learning Strategies LAB with Doug Lynch. Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - January 5, 2015.#861 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.56,793 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host: Video and Learning LAB - Feb. 10 to 12 - Saratoga Springs. 1. The First Work Day of 2015. How is it Different?2. Targeting: The First Cousin of Learning Personalization.3. Reports from The Tech/Gadget Show in Las Vegas.4. Learning Innovation and the Marketplace - Video Clip. 5++ Thank You! 1. The First Work Day of 2015. How is it Different? I am curious how my Learning TRENDS colleagues approach today, the first day of work for most people in 2015. I am a big fan of two work days each year, days when I go into deep perspective about personal learning processes and also shifts in my business models. Those days are Labor Day - when I am still like a 7-year-old preparing for the start of school with fresh school supplies, a new notebook and the excitement of starting a learning year - and today, the first work day of a new year. This morning, I had a staff meeting of the MASIE Center team and we focused on how 2015 would be different than 2014. Here are a few snippets: * More Laughter! Learning can be a very serious topic; yet, laughter is key to making learning come alive. We will be adding more laughter and humor and fun perspectives to MASIE Center projects and events in 2015. Let’s use the AHA of HAHA to embrace the humanity and usability aspects of learning strategies.* More Curation and Relationship Content! This year, we will focus more and more on curating REAL learning experiments and projects in actual large organizations. Let’s balance the press release avalanche of new product announcements from optimistic suppliers with real-world examples and even "autopsies" of learning changes in action.* Simplicity: We are looking at each of our in-house and external-world-facing systems with an eye toward simplicity. Can we do that with a simpler, more agile and less complex process? And, on a focus level, we will be delving deep into 3 topics in 2015: Gamification & Learning: The Ups and Downs; Digital Trust; and Learning Strategy Shifts. Stay tuned! We will do those with gusto. 2. Targeting! The First Cousin of Learning Personalization: One of the key themes that we are hearing from Chief Learning and Talent Officers in larger organizations is TARGETING! A first cousin of Learning Personalization, Targeting is the process by which: * The Learner.* The Manager of the Learner.* The Teacher/Coach/On-The-Job Colleague.* The System. …might "target" the learning of the learner - in real time - based on: * What They Really Need to Know That is New.* What They Don’t Know Already.* What They Can’t Just Look Up Online.* What is a Performance Gap or Pattern. The Learning Personalization conversation revolves around the choices and preferences of a learner. Targeting adds a second level of choice, selection and sequence to create a faster-to-competence pathway. As we explore Learning Personalization this year, we will be equally focused on Targeting and will watch the rising innovations in system assistance for learner confusion and content primacy. 3. Reports from The Tech/Gadget Show in Las Vegas: In the next few days, I will send out several special Learning TRENDS, curating reports from analysts, colleagues and journalists at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas where major new technologies are introduced, primed and sometimes exaggerated. We will give you some eyeball reactions to the technologies with a special emphasis on how Technology & Learning might intersect. As a coming attraction, about 70% of the CES press releases are all about "wearables". Anticipating the release of Apple’s Watch, there are competitors, collaborators and extenders of the Wearable World. We will also recount the role of 4K and Ultra Def in screens for the classroom. 4. Learning Innovation and Education - Elliott Video Clip. There is another video clip of an interview that I did recently on Learning Innovation, Education and the Marketplace - exploring in a few minutes our approach to tracking more rapid innovation processes. This was shot by BigThink and can be viewed at: http://bigthink.com/videos/eliot-masie-on-using-innovation-for-education 5++ Well, this is a special, quick Thank You to each of the over 50,000 Learning TRENDS readers. I have had the privilege of writing Learning TRENDS since November 1, 1997. It is an awesome honor to be in communication with so many learning colleagues from around the world. So, as part of a delayed New Year’s Greeting, here is a personal and warm thank you, Learning Trends Colleague. And, you can always reach me at emasie@masie.com or @emasie.com   Yours in learning, Elliott MasieChair, The Learning CONSORTIUM MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM- Learning Innovations Retreat at Elliott Masie’s LAB. - Jan 7 to 9, Saratoga Springs (2 Spots Remaining).- On The Job Learning & Performance Support = Agile Learning - Jan 20 to 22, Saratoga Springs.- Video & Learning LAB - Feb 10 to 12, Saratoga Springs.- Learning 2015 - Nov 1 to 4 - Orlando, Florida.Upcoming:- Gamification and Learning Summit.- MOOCs and Corporate Learning LAB.- Learning Strategies LAB with Doug Lynch. Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - January 12, 2015.#862 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.56,799 Readers - www.masie.com - twitter: emasie - The MASIE Center.Host: Video and Learning LAB - Feb. 10 to 12th - Saratoga Springs. 1. Badges for Learners and Learning?2. Gadgets and Technology Scan from CES.3. On-The-Job Learning & Performance Support LAB. 1. Badges for Learners and Learning? One of the topics that is brewing in the world of learning and talent is "Badges". I have written about the experiments and collaborations with Badges over the past three years. In 2015, The MASIE Center will be taking an in-depth look at how Badges can be used for the benefit of both learners and organizations.  We will be exploring the following questions: * Badges for Competencies vs. Certifications?* Badges that Workers Can Take to Their Next Job?* Badges vs. Digital Badges?* What did we Learn from the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts about Badges?* Badges to Reflect Learning Interest vs. Accomplished Goal?* Who Validates a Badge? If you are interested in thinking with us on the role of Badges and Learning, please send a note to brooke@masie.com   We will be reaching out to several colleagues to help in our explorations and partnerships with external Badging efforts. 2. Gadgets and Technology Scan from CES: Here are our key reports from colleagues and journalists who were at last week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Add these to your "Technology & Learning" radar screens: * Cable TV Disruption! What’s the Impact on Corporate Learning? There were many announcements that focused on the shift from Cable TV to a variety of on-demand and on-device options for viewers at home. "Cut the Cord" was one of the disruptive themes throughout CES. As employees have ever more choices at home - including the timing, format and packaging of content - it may result in a great demand for "personalization" and time-shifting of scheduled learning activities at the workplace. Watch the impact of Sling TV and others in this space.* eLearning Recast as At-Home Activities: It has been a few years since eLearning was talked about at CES as a revenue center. But, with the rise of user demand for targeted, short video content, it was revitalized at CES this year. One product that was featured was curious.com, an eLearning site with about 10,000 user created videos. The buzz on the floor was to watch the rising marketplace for user purchased (or watched with ad revenue) that some predicted would be as high as $50 billion in 2016.  There was also buzz about the role that TED, YouTube and structured platforms like Corsera would have in this marketplace.* 4K and Ultra HD Video: The good news was an announcement about industry standards for 4K and Ultra HD Video formats. The technology for higher def curved screens and lower cost high end cameras was displayed throughout CES.  Watch this video about a very slim and very high def screen: http://www.cnet.com/products/sony-xbr-65x900c/   We will be using more and more 4K and Ultra HD Video in corporate learning.* Wearables and Connections: So, how will the wearables, such as digital watches, work with other technologies and processes? There were demonstrations about the connections between wearables and other environmentals, including health, proximity monitoring and ways in which a wearable could be an integral part of a Performance Support System. 3. On-The-Job Learning & Performance Support LAB: There are several spaces still open in our popular "On-The-Job Learning & Performance Support LAB & Seminar", to be led by Bob Mosher and Conrad Gottfredson at The MASIE Center from January 20 to 22. This is a drill-deep program that looks at how we make learning more Agile while leveraging the powerful tools of both OJL and Performance Support Systems. Details and online registration at http://www.masie.com Yours in learning, Elliott MasieChair, The Learning CONSORTIUM MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM- On-The-Job Learning & Performance Support = Agile Learning - Jan 20 to 22, Saratoga Springs.- Video & Learning LAB - Feb 10 to 12, Saratoga Springs.- Learning 2015 - Nov 1 to 4 - Orlando, Florida.Upcoming:- Gamification and Learning Summit.- MOOCs and Corporate Learning LAB.- Learning Strategies LAB with Doug Lynch. Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie

TO: Learning, Training and Leadership Colleagues.FROM: Elliott Masie, Host & Curator.DATE: 13 January 2015 RE: Learning Strategies LAB Invitation We would like to invite you and your colleagues to participate in a new program for Learning Leaders: Learning Strategies LABLed By: Doug Lynch and Elliott MasieMarch 25 to 27, 2015 - Saratoga Springs, NY USA Learning Strategies are key to aligning business strategies with learning decisions and directions. This event will be led, facilitated and curated by Elliott Masie and Doug Lynch, with over 45 years of combined experience in learning leadership on a global level. We are honored to have Doug Lynch as our faculty member for this program. Doug is a major leader in the business and academic world. Doug is the Chief Academic Officer for CorpU and a member of the faculty at the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education. We will explore these key issues related to Learning Strategies: * Learning Strategies - From Crisp to Hype.* Linking the Learning Strategy to Business Strategies.* Learning Innovations & Learning Strategies.* Analyzing Learning Strategies.* Learning Leadership with Learning Strategies.* Budgeting, Assessment and The Learning Strategy.* Context for Learning Strategies.* One Enterprise Learning Strategy vs. One Strategy Per Business Unit.* Who Cares About Your Learning Strategy?* Competencies & Business Strategies.* The Learning or The Talent Strategy.* 5 Case Studies of Learning Strategies.* Partnering & Sourcing: Strategy Implications.* Hackathon Model for Learning Innovation.* Engagement & Learners.* Learning Strategies & Leadership Styles. This event is a small, hands-on and vendor-neutral deep dive into Learning Strategies in 2015. Space is limited and complete information is available at http://www.masie.com Yours in learning, Elliott MasieChair, The Learning CONSORTIUM MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM- On The Job Learning & Performance Support = Agile Learning - Jan 20 to 22, Saratoga Springs.- Video & Learning LAB - Feb 10 to 12, Saratoga Springs.- Learning 2015 - Nov 1 to 4 - Orlando, Florida.- Learning Strategies LAB - March 25 to 27 - Saratoga Springs, NY.Upcoming:- Gamification and Learning Summit.- MOOCs and Corporate Learning LAB. Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com - twitter: emasie