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Six Ways to Foster Innovation in the Learning Field

Kapp Notes

“We tried that once, it didn’t work” is perhaps one of the most effective ways of killing innovation known to humankind. Edison did not stop after one attempt, Steve Jobs did not stop after the first design of he iPod…come on. Multiple Attempts. learning design'

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Community really is the curriculum

Learning with e's

No matter where I have been today throughout the city, I have been able to get free access to the internet on my iPod Touch. This all happened because of Facebook and Twitter - tools the e-learning community uses with exceptional effect across the globe to keep in touch and share ideas. And that I guess, pretty much sums it up.

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Tim Cook, the man who really saved Apple

Nomadic Learning

For instance, in 2005, when Apple introduced the flash-based iPod Nano, Cook prepaid his flash memory suppliers to the tune of $1.25 billion, effectively buying them out of product and keeping competitors at bay for 5 years. It shows a shift in priority.” This shift was enabled largely by smarter supplier negotiations.

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Buzz Marketing – Cases And Strategies for 2023

Think Orion

Word of mouth has been the most credible source of advertisement leaving behind all other strategic campaigns marketers may employ to achieve the same effect. It can be done through various means such as conversations between consumers’ friends and family or on a much larger scale discussion on social media platforms.

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Changing the world

Learning with e's

If you use an iPad, iPod or iPhone, if you have an Apple Mac computer or laptop of any sort, you undoubtedly have Steve Wozniak to thank. NB: The above content is taken from my conversation with Steve Wozniak, and also excerpts from his Keynote speech in Riyadh on February 5, 2013. Hence, he says, teachers will always be needed.

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Child friendly technologies

Learning with e's

I had a conversation with a veteran secondary school teacher last night about the use of personal technologies in schools. Tags: txt iPod Touch Nintendo Wii pelc10 mobil phone child-friendly technology. Fact is, most technologies children like to use informally, are banned by most schools. technology.

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The power of the spoken word: including podcasts in training

Matrix

In essence, a podcast is very similar in structure and style to a radio talk show, and it can be listened to using an iPod or MP3 player. Podcasts can do that by creating a conversational framework which inherently leads to improved effectiveness and retention. Podcasts deliver a personalized feel.