A Strategic Roadmap for The Next Decade — from evolllution.com by Rob Westervelt
Excerpts:
- Get obsessed with your learner
- Adopt more than one model
- Align with partners
- Create lifelong learning models
- Build the system of the future
On 01/26/2021,
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by Daniel Christian
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On 01/21/2021,
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by Daniel Christian
Strada Institute identified five key pillars these lifelong learners will need from an education and training system designed for them:
- It has to be easy to navigate.
- Supports are needed to help learners balance their lives.
- Targeted education should lead to a job.
- Hiring practices must be transparent and fair.
- Students must be able to earn while learning.
Also see:
Are we ready for this? — from stradaeducation.org by Andrew Pelesh
Preparing the Education-Workforce System for the 100-Year Career
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On 01/14/2021,
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by Daniel Christian
A Record Year Amid a Pandemic: US Edtech Raises $2.2 Billion in 2020 — from edsurge.com by Tony Wan
Excerpts:
In 2020, U.S. education technology startups raised over $2.2 billion in venture and private equity capital across 130 deals, according to the EdSurge edtech funding database. That’s a nearly 30 percent increase from the $1.7 billion invested in 2019, which was spread across 105 deals.
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On 01/12/2021,
in adult learning, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, innovation, learning, learning ecosystem, lifelong learning, training / L&D, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Performance Ecosystem Maturity Model — from blog.learnlets.com by Clark Quinn
Excerpts:
In my book, Revolutionize Learning & Development, I pushed for the performance ecosystem, going beyond ‘the course’ to talk about all the ways that L&D could assist organizational learning. I posit that optimal execution is only the cost of entry, and the only sustainable differentiator is continual innovation. And I argued for what that meant. I want organizations to have a concrete picture of what this looked like.
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On 01/11/2021,
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by Daniel Christian
Excerpts:
The next normal is going to be different. It will not mean going back to the conditions that prevailed in 2019. Indeed, just as the terms “prewar” and “postwar” are commonly used to describe the 20th century, generations to come will likely discuss the pre-COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 eras.
2021 will be the year of transition. Barring any unexpected catastrophes, individuals, businesses, and society can start to look forward to shaping their futures rather than just grinding through the present.
In this article, we identify some of the trends that will shape the next normal. Then we discuss how they will affect the direction of the global economy, how business will adjust, and how society could be changed forever as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.
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On 01/08/2021,
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by Daniel Christian
U.S. Businesses Potentially Spent Billions on Legal Fees for Inaccessible Websites in 2020 — from boia.org
Excerpt:
In a bombshell report published by Accessibility.com, the organization estimated that 265,000 website accessibility demand letters were sent to businesses last year. Astounding on its own, if the figure is correct or close to correct, U.S. companies could have spent billions of dollars in legal costs as a direct result of inaccessible websites in 2020 alone. Businesses looking for a wake-up call to make website accessibility a priority in 2021 and beyond might have just found it.
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On 01/02/2021,
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by Daniel Christian
From DSC:
As we move into 2021, the blistering pace of emerging technologies will likely continue. Technologies such as:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) — including technologies related to voice recognition
- Blockchain
- Augment Reality (AR)/Mixed Reality (MR)/Virtual Reality (VR) and/or other forms of Extended Reality (XR)
- Robotics
- Machine-to-Machine Communications (M2M) / The Internet of Things (IoT)
- Drones
- …and other things will likely make their way into how we do many things (for better or for worse).
Along the positive lines of this topic, I’ve been reflecting upon how we might be able to use AI in our learning experiences.
For example, when teaching in face-to-face-based classrooms — and when a lecture recording app like Panopto is being used — could teachers/professors/trainers audibly “insert” main points along the way? Similar to something like we do with Siri, Alexa, and other personal assistants (“Heh Siri, _____ or “Alexa, _____).
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Pretend a lecture, lesson, or a training session is moving right along. Then the professor, teacher, or trainer says:
- “Heh Smart Classroom, Begin Main Point.”
- Then speaks one of the main points.
- Then says, “Heh Smart Classroom, End Main Point.”
Like a verbal version of an HTML tag.
After the recording is done, the AI could locate and call out those “main points” — and create a table of contents for that lecture, lesson, training session, or presentation.
(Alternatively, one could insert a chime/bell/some other sound that the AI scans through later to build the table of contents.)
In the digital realm — say when recording something via Zoom, Cisco Webex, Teams, or another application — the same thing could apply.
Wouldn’t this be great for quickly scanning podcasts for the main points? Or for quickly scanning presentations and webinars for the main points?
Anyway, interesting times lie ahead!
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On 01/01/2021,
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by Daniel Christian
The 12/31/20 EIEIO from Michael Moe
Excerpts:
The 10 Megatrends Shaping Our World
- Knowledge Economy
- Global Silicon Valley
- Digitization
- Smart Everything
- HomeWork
The Office has become optional but the Zoom Room has become essential. 88% of companies encouraged or required employees to work from home during the pandemic. A near term problem that is rapidly being solved is that only 1 in 4 people are set up currently to work efficiently from home but 99% of employees say they like that option. Overall, due to reducing commutes, office distractions etc., productivity on average rose for most knowledge workers up to 20% greater.It is expected that many knowledge workers will continue to work from home even post the pandemic. - Winner Take All
- Data King
- Sustainability
- Everything is a Subscription
- Mission Corp
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On 12/30/2020,
in 21st century, algorithms, analytics, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Deep Learning, Asia, bots, corporate / business world, Daniel S. Christian, data mining, emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, MBA, technology (general), the downsides of technology, trends, United States, vision/possibilities, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Artificial intelligence will go mainstream in 2021 — from manilatimes.net by Noemi Lardizabal-Dado; with thanks to Matthew Lamons for this resource
Excerpt:
In his December 21 Forbes website article, titled “Why Covid Will Make AI Go Mainstream In 2021,” data scientist Ganes Kesari predicts AI will transform 2021 by accelerating pharmaceutical drug discovery beyond Covid-19. He says the face of telecommuting would change, and that AI would transform edge computing and make devices around us truly intelligent.
Artificial Intelligence in 2021: Endless Opportunities and Growth — from analyticsinsight.net by Priya Dialani; with thanks to Matthew Lamons for this resource
Excerpts:
In 2021, the grittiest of organizations will push AI to new boondocks, for example, holographic meetings for telecommunication and on-demand, personalised manufacturing. They will gamify vital planning, incorporate simulations in the meeting room and move into intelligent edge experiences.
According to Rohan Amin, the Chief Information Officer at Chase, “In 2021, we will see more refined uses of machine learning and artificial intelligence across industries, including financial services. There will be more noteworthy incorporation of AI/ML models and abilities into numerous business operations and processes to drive improved insights and better serve clients.”
From DSC:
I’m a bit more cautious when facing the growth of AI in our world, in our lives, in our society. I see some very positive applications (such as in healthcare and in education), but I’m also concerned about techs involved with facial recognition and other uses of AI that could easily become much more negative and harmful to us in the future.
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On 12/29/2020,
in 21st century, 24x7x365 access, Alternatives, career development, change, changing business models, colleges, community colleges, corporate / business world, corporate universities / corporate training, education technology, expectations, future of higher education, game-changing environment, health, higher education, IT in HE, learning, learning ecosystem, Learning Experience Design, Learning from the Living [Class] Room, learning preferences, online learning, United States, universities, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Online Education Isn’t the Sideshow. It’s the Main Event. — from edsurge.com by Chip Paucek
Excerpt:
Over the course of 2020, there has been plenty of discussion about what will and won’t return to “normal” once we’ve fought COVID-19 into submission. I can’t predict the future, but my bet is that many of the innovations and changes we’ve witnessed this year will stick around. And I know two things for certain: first, many students will go back to in-person learning, but the demand for high-quality online education and shorter, non-degree learning pathways—like boot camps and short courses—will continue to grow as people upskill, reskill and look for greater flexibility in education. And second: demand for online undergraduate and graduate degrees will grow too.
James DeVaney, associate vice provost at the University of Michigan put it best in his recent tweet, saying that we “need to move from ‘what’s your rev share’ to ‘what value do you create?’ And tailored to higher ed, ‘what is your contribution to learning?’ I care about reach, research, $ development, reputation, and revenue—but all in the context of learning. That’s the transparency we need.”
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On 12/28/2020,
in Asia, Australia, communications, corporate / business world, culture, ideas, India, society, vendors, videoconferencing, web-based collaboration, workplace,
by Daniel Christian
Employees choose hybrid: A look into the workforce of the future — from news-blogs.cisco.com by Cisco
Excerpt:
To better understand the evolving expectations of employers and workplaces in a post-pandemic environment, Cisco surveyed more than 14,000 office-based employees across 14 markets in Asia Pacific and captured the findings in a newly launched Workforce of the Future report.
In this article, we share perspectives from four influential thought leaders on the future of work and how organizations in Asia Pacific can leverage technology to support the workforce of the future.
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On 12/22/2020,
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by Daniel Christian
The most fundamental skill: Intentional learning and the career advantage — from mckinsey.com by Lisa Christensen, Jake Gittleson, and Matt Smith
Learning itself is a skill. Unlocking the mindsets and skills to develop it can boost personal and professional lives and deliver a competitive edge.
Excerpt:
This article, supported by research and our decades of experience working as talent and learning professionals, explores the core mindsets and skills of effective learners. People who master these mindsets and skills become what we call intentional learners: possessors of what we believe might be the most fundamental skill for professionals to cultivate in the coming decades. In the process they will unlock tremendous value both for themselves and for those they manage in the organizations where they work.
Our ability to reflect is threatened on many fronts. Being overscheduled, overworked, and overloaded affects our ability to pause and assess our circumstances and performance. But the noisier the world around us, the greater the need for dedicated reflection time. Intentional learners not only engage in reflection but also, in many cases, ritualize it. They create consistent and predictable patterns, both for when they will reflect and what they will think about. They establish strategies for capturing these thoughts and referring back to them often. By relying on ritual, learners reduce the number of decisions associated with reflection (for example, when, what, and how), so it becomes easier to return to the practice repeatedly.
From DSC:
That last quote (re: taking the time to reflect and to think about one’s thinking) brought the power of learning journals to my mind.
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On 12/16/2020,
in corporate / business world, entrepreneurship, innovation, law schools, legal technologies, vendors,
by Daniel Christian
The Hard Truth Behind ROSS Shutdown: Legal Tech Is ‘Cash Poor’ — from law.com by Victoria Hudgins
ROSS Intelligence announced Dec. 11 it was shutting down operations because its legal battle with Thomson Reuters scared off investors and depleted its resources. Investors and software providers say other legal tech companies could easily meet a similar fate.
Excerpt:
ROSS shutting down last week is a cautionary example of how a legal tech company with lean cash reserves can be “cash poor” despite raising millions in outside funding. But while the legal research provider’s closure and cash flow issues surprised some, others noted its situation is common across the legal tech industry and the broader startup market.
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On 12/15/2020,
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by Daniel Christian
Amazon’s Zoox unveils electric robotaxi that can travel up to 75 mph — from techcrunch.com by Kirsten Korosec
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On 12/12/2020,
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by Daniel Christian
Oracle joins Silicon Valley exodus — from linkedin.com by Jake Perez
Excerpt:
Oracle is joining the Silicon Valley exodus and moving its headquarters to Austin, Texas. A spokesperson for the tech giant said the move will “best position Oracle for growth and provide our personnel with more flexibility about where and how they work.” As the pandemic has spurred a gradual acceptance of remote work, some major companies are bailing on California’s high taxes and cost of living. Earlier this month, Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced it was moving from San Jose, Calif., to Houston, and Tesla founder Elon Musk announced his move to Texas this week.
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