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Hacking Siri for Learning

Upside Learning

He was able to trick Siri into thinking it is communicating with Apple’s server, and wrote custom handlers to control a Wifi-enabled thermostat. Couple of ideas pop into my mind right away about how technology like Siri could help learning – first, to function as an effective search agent within corporate CMS and KM solutions.

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Workplace Learning Professionals Next Job - Management Consultant

Tony Karrer

The main objective of the new training department is to enable knowledge to flow in the organization. The primary function of learning professionals within this new work model is connecting and communicating, based on three core processes: * Facilitating collaborative work and learning amongst workers, especially as peers.

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Success Formula for Discussion Forums in Financial Services

Tony Karrer

I pointed out the benefit of correction of inaccurate information on a discussion forum is that it is visible and correctable - unlike information that is sent through email or other back channels of communication. I could go on… but I’m sure you get the picture. This is in process. I’ll also reach out via twitter.

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Online Coaching

Tony Karrer

As I've said many times, for concept workers work and learning are inseparable. For a knowledge worker, generally its something like the start of a new project or a new kind of situation that sparks the need for learning. Help people identify and use the most appropriate communication tool. But it shouldn't just be me.

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