In this issue:
1. TRENDS Interview with Vivian Hisey, Program Manager, NMID Symposium
2. Learn about Reusable Learning Objects (RLO)
3. Congratulations, Laura O'Shea - TRENDS Leonard Nimoy Trivia Winner!
4. Call for WBT Producer 2001 Session Proposals
5. Your Continuing Education
1. TRENDS Interview with Vivian Hisey, Program Manager, NMID Symposium
TRENDS has had the opportunity to catch up with and speak to a very busy Vivian Hisey, Program Manager for the 4th Annual New Media Instructional Design Symposium (NMID) http://www.influent.com/nmid2000, concerning some of the unique learning opportunities offered at the Symposium. Vivian, a practicing Instructional Designer, has put together an invigorating program.
TRENDS: What can we expect from this year's New Media Instructional Design Symposium?
HISEY: This year's NMID will focus on challenging the status quo with discussions and templates on how to do things differently. There are a high percentage of real life cases that will talk about both the successes and the failures of implementation using new technology - lots of lessons to be learned! We will also focus on providing information, tips, and tools that can be applied immediately. The NMID presenters have wide range of experience - from design and technology to advertising. There will be plenty of opportunities which each attendee can take advantage of to apply solutions to individual situations. There's something for everyone.
TRENDS: What are some of the new ideas and approaches which the faculty will be presenting?
HISEY: One of the main ideas will be eliminating or changing the old world design process to accommodate new approaches to learning and the need for decreased design and development time, such as:
* Using templates
* Using advertising principles and games in technology-based learning design
* Using blended solutions to enhance learning success
* Changing the role of the designer from just a "design expert" to a design expert, technology expert, salesperson, and graphic designer- all in one.
TRENDS: The program has some really great keynotes! Can you give us av quick peek into the messages they will be delivering?
HISEY: Allison Rossett will be speaking on how the Web and instructional design work together to combine a "big tent" for learning and performance. She'll define the "big tent" and the role of the Web in it; the implications of performance and decision support; and the future of design services, products, and careers.
Michael Gelb will share the keys to Leonardo DaVinci's varied intelligence and how to apply the DaVinci approach to learning to enhance the creative design requirements in an individual's personal and professional life. His keynote includes an interactive session that will help attendees practice applying the methods of his thinking.
Dr. Michael W. Allen will show how to avoid becoming an instructional design zombie! He'll throw "stones and tomatoes" at much of the published wisdom and false conclusions upon which many instructional design guidelines are based. He will show how to put research foundations in their place, and how to adopt new values and procedures that are realistic, successful, and fun.
TRENDS: What are some Symposium special features?
HISEY: Here are just a few:
1) A "Rap and Wrap-up" session: rather than just returning to their rooms at the end of the day, attendees will have an opportunity to highlight key ideas and consolidate the information gained in the first day by asking questions in a general session with all other attendees and faculty. 2) A general session for all attendees to clarify and define "multiple intelligences," and how to meet the demands of each "intelligence." They'll identify their own "intelligence" type, and then work with others to determine creative and innovative ideas for reaching each type through new media.
3) Pre- and post- workshops will be offered to give participants the time to concentrate on specific topics that will help them improve their instructional design skills and knowledge.
4) A reception on the first night will provide an organized networking opportunity to meet other attendees and faculty.
2. Learn about Reusable Learning Objects (RLO)
by Nina Adams, President, Adams i-solutions, http://www.adamsisolutions.com
Have you wanted to learn more about Reusable Learning Objects (RLO) but haven't figured out the best way to do it? That's what happened to a group of people in Chicago. They started discussing RLO's and decided they wanted to learn more from the experts. The group is scheduling speakers for a WebCast every other Thursday from 11:30am -12:30pm CENTRAL time.
Dr. David Merrill of Utah State University (http://www.id2.usu.edu) will present Knowledge Objects and Mental Models on September 14. Speakers are being scheduled, from companies such as SmartForce and NETg, to name a few. Dr. Merrill will also be conducting a workshop and hosting sessions at the NMID Symposium. For further information, visit http://www.influent.com/nmid2000.
As a developer of online learning experiences, information, and content, this is your opportunity to learn and experience Web-delivery technology! If you want to be notified of the meetings, join the RLO discussion group by sending an email to: RLO-subscribe@egroups.com, or visit the Website http://www.centranow.com to enroll in any presentation. If you would like to be a presenter, please contact Nina Adams at: NinaA@adamsisolutions.com.
3. Congratulations, Laura O'Shea - TRENDS Leonard Nimoy Trivia Winner!
TRENDS reader, Laura O'Shea, correctly answered all eight of the Leonard Nimoy Trivia questions.
Laura wins a one-year membership in the official Leonard Nimoy Fan (LNC) club, http://www.nimoy.com, which includes:
- A new member kit, complete with a biography of Leonard Nimoy.
- Credits List.
- 5" x 7" glossy photo of Leonard Nimoy, plus additional photos.
- Membership card.
- 4-6 issues of The Yomin, the official newsletter of the LNC which includes news, pen pal listings, want ads, etc.
- Membership of the LNC Online Newsgroup.
Plus, to further enjoy her Trekkie experience, Laura will also receive a music CD of Alien Voices!
Here is a recap of TRENDS Leonard Nimoy Trivia questions and Laura's winning answers:
QUESTION #1: Name the TV series in which Leonard Nimoy starred immediately following his last appearance on Star Trek, and what was the name of the character that he played?
ANSWER: "Mission: Impossible" (1966). Paris.
QUESTION #2: Besides directing, acting, and writing, what other art form does Mr. Nimoy pursue?
ANSWER: Photography. Mr. Nimoy's black and white photography is represented in several galleries nationwide. His most recent exhibit was at Louis Stem Fine Arts in Beverly Hills, California.
QUESTION #3: What is the famous Vulcan saying, accompanied by a "V" hand gesture, and what is its origin?
ANSWER: "Live long and prosper." The idea for the hand gesture was borrowed from Mr. Nimoy's early experiences in synagogue, where he remembered how the kohanim (priests) would part their fingers in similar fashion to symbolize the Hebrew letter shin.
QUESTION #4: Where did Leonard Nimoy first meet JFK?
ANSWER: Mr. Nimoy was driving a cab in 1956 in Los Angeles, picked up JFK, and recognized him.
QUESTION #5: What item on the Star Trek uniform determines rank?
ANSWER: During the original series, it was stripes on the uniform sleeves. During the Next Generation series, rank insignia became collar studs.
QUESTION #6: What is the name of Mr. Nimoy's online company Web site?
ANSWER: Alien Voices (or www.alienvoices.com)
QUESTION #7: Name the two books which Mr. Nimoy wrote, in which he discusses himself and his alter ego, Mr. Spock?
ANSWER: "I am not Spock," and "I am Spock."
QUESTION #8: What birthplace city do Influent Technology Group and Leonard Nimoy have in common?
ANSWER: Boston, Massachusetts
4. Call for WBT Producer 2001 Session Proposals
Session proposals for Speakers are being accepted for the WBT Producer Conference & Expo. The 2001 event will be held April 18-20 in Anaheim, California, USA. This will be the fourth year for this popular and unique event. WBT Producer targets those responsible for the management, design, and development of Web-based Training, online learning, and e-Learning. For additional information about the event and how to submit your proposal, please visit http://www.influent.com/wbt2001.
5. Resources for your Continuing Education
New Media Instructional Design Symposium
October 31-November 2: Symposium, Workshops on October 30th and November 3rd
Washington, DC, USA
The fourth annual New Media Instructional Design Symposium focuses on thinking outside of the box to discover ways to create faster, more effective training using new approaches and tools. There is special focus on using Web technologies to deliver training. The concurrent sessions provide practical solutions for the issues and problems facing instructional designers and technologists. The symposium offers intense learning, active networking, provocative case studies, in-depth content and real life solutions that you can apply now. Keynote speakers are: Dr. Allison Rossett, Mr. Michael Gelb, and Dr. Michael A. Allen. For complete details, visit http://www.influent.com/nmid2000.
