Internet Learning and You.
The last time we talked about education we discussed the evolving nature of learning; first classrooms, then webinars, then audio video webinars with a difference. Now I want to explore the internet learning options.
The first step is to take the slide shows of a webinar and add voice to it. This allows the student to order a product, a learning session, download it and watch it at their convenience. The order will expire within a time limit – days or the number of uses. This is some cases is supplemented with an exam that is taken and the results emailed by to the participant. Not a bad approach. Quick and inexpensive and there is a skills testing exam.
The next step is the internet classroom. It is a virtual course with audio and video, sometimes streaming video, with exams interspersed that must have a specific level of accomplishment before you can move on to the next chapter or section. This is the approach we are taking. We will have a series of self-study programs each of which will have four chapters and within each chapter will be four sections. At the end of each section will be a short test with a more complete test at the end of each chapter. I have high hopes for this new approach. We will be bringing out our prototypes of this training approach later this year.
When we have finalized the approach we will offer four self-study programs for Parts Managers and four for Service Managers. This will be in conjunction with the three classroom sessions for each of parts and service, the eight webinars for each of parts and service. The time is now.
WH Filosophy with thanks.
You can go a long way with a smile. You can go a lot further with a smile and a gun.
Al Capone
Well, the next time you tell me something, make sure I listen.
Jay Chiat
After all is said and done, more is said than done.
Aesop
Friday Filosophy #15
I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn’t know how to get along without it.
Walt Disney
I want to put a ding in the universe.
Steve Jobs
We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims.
Buckmaster Fuller
International
We are progressing well in other regions of the world to the point that we are exploring how to adapt our web site and blogs to other languages and opportunities. We are looking at Europe, South & Central America, Russia, Japan, China and the Middle East. As the world becomes more integrated more businesses and individuals will be looking at obtaining the best information, training, consulting and business development from whereever it is available. The problem for most is how to find who does what – where. This happened to us recently in regards to a consulting review being conducted in the US in our Industry where it was hard for the leader of the project to find experienced companies and individuals in the disciplines he had needs. We are discussing this with our Chinese, Japanese and European friends and associates. The time is now.
Observation
Not to wade into politics but I wonder if yesterday’s work in Wisconsin is the slightest glimmer that the US is catching a Canadian flu and that fiscal sanity might prevail. The is now.
Friday Filosophy #14
If you do not study hard when young you’ll end up bewailing your failures as you grow old.
Chinese Proverbs
I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.
Aristotle
Little things please little minds.
English Proverbs
Education Step #7
The Wall Street Journal of May 31st, 2012 had an editorial from John E Chubb and Terry M Moe which discussed internet based University education. It is well worth reading and puts forward one of the directions that education will be following in its pursuit of developing a new model for the students of the world.
We are at the beginning of a radical transformation which will allow many more people on the planet to obtain education from the best teachers that any specific subject matter has in the world. The time is now.
Remember Lou Holtz
Are you committed to excellence?
Do you care about me?
Can I trust you?
The time is now.
Thought for the day
In preparing my column for the Construction Equipment Digest I was struck with a question. Do you deserve the loyalty of your customers? Think about it please. What do you do to earn and retain the loyalty of your customers. It is an important point. The time is now.
Education Step #6
Internet Learning and You.
The last time we talked about education we discussed the evolving nature of learning; first classrooms, then webinars, then audio video webinars with a difference. Now I want to explore the internet learning options.
The first step is to take the slide shows of a webinar and add voice to it. This allows the student to order a product, a learning session, download it and watch it at their convenience. The order will expire within a time limit – days or the number of uses. This is some cases is supplemented with an exam that is taken and the results emailed by to the participant. Not a bad approach. Quick and inexpensive and there is a skills testing exam.
The next step is the internet classroom. It is a virtual course with audio and video, sometimes streaming video, with exams interspersed that must have a specific level of accomplishment before you can move on to the next chapter or section. This is the approach we are taking. We will have a series of self-study programs each of which will have four chapters and within each chapter will be four sections. At the end of each section will be a short test with a more complete test at the end of each chapter. I have high hopes for this new approach. We will be bringing out our prototypes of this training approach later this year.
When we have finalized the approach we will offer four self-study programs for Parts Managers and four for Service Managers. This will be in conjunction with the three classroom sessions for each of parts and service, the eight webinars for each of parts and service. The time is now.
Friday Filosophy #13
It always seems impossible until its done.
Nelson Mandela
If you stand straight, do not fear a crooked shadow.
Chinese Proverbs
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Theodore Roosevelt