Reviewing an article from the LA Times, "Holy Hard Drive! Its an invasion of pod people!" brought to mind 2 weekend learning experiences that were possible by two new forms of social media from the seclusion of my office on the rock.
The streamed video was from a Learning Conference in Orlando, Florida, Learning 2006.
Lunch with CLO’s brought together a panel of Chief Learning Officers from around the globe to discuss the changes in the learning field from the corporate perspective and role of the CLO.
The 1-hour interview was fascinating to watch and listen to as I sat alone, surrounded by water for thousands of miles. Wherever you are learning visually is now a possibility through advances in video technology.
Next, I listened to a podcast by The Evening Educator about the use of student presentations in his curriculum. Again I sat alone and listened to another great learning opportunity. This makes me sound like a recluse, but I just happen to live 7,500 miles from the mainland USA.
I now have many new options for learning. Learning is possible anywhere, anytime and through new mediums that feels like you’re in the same room as the conference or The Evening Educator.
To the non-techie world “Podcasts are simply recorded audio programs that can be downloaded from websites onto personal computers or digital listening devices such as iPods or MP3 players.” “Podcasting's great appeal is that it can be heard anytime, anywhere — on the timetable of the listener,” which is really the best for life long learners today.
Podcasts can be downloaded from 2 favorite sites, iTunes and Yahoo!
Last weekend as the podcasters met in Orlando, I sure hope they thought of the new mediums, new learning opportunities, and the Art of Possibility! They will change the learning landscape.
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