711 - ASIA Learning Project Launched; Clouds and Learning

711 - ASIA Learning Project Launched; Clouds and Learning:
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - February 27, 2012.
#711 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,637 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
Host of Learning 2012 - Oct 21 to 24 - Orlando, FL, USA.
1. ASIA Learning Project Launched by The MASIE Center.
2. Clouds & Learning Added to Learning Directions.
1. ASIA Learning Project Launched by The MASIE Center: I am very pleased to announce the launch of a very new and exciting effort:
ASIA Learning Project
Based on my trip to Asia in December, we are expanding our work to include research and collaboration on learning approaches and innovations in that region. As global employment and global teams expand, new models of learning design will emerge, reflecting the culture of many countries. Global organizations are deeply interested in evolving their leadership and employee development activities to reflect rapid growth and distributed workplaces.
We are proud to announce the appointment of Jenny Zhu as our Asia Learning Fellow! Jenny is based in Shanghai and is one of the leading innovators in China on the use of media for learning. Jenny is one of the most prolific podcasters in the world. Having hosted 2,000 ChinesePod lesson podcasts since 2005, she has helped more than 1 million registered users learn Chinese and revolutionized the way Chinese is taught worldwide.
A native of Shanghai, Jenny received high school education in Singapore. She went on to study International Relations in Sydney, Australia where she earned her master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of New South Wales. She uses her blend of linguistic abilities, cultural insights and effervescent personality to put a human face to China and help connect foreigners to a China of everyday people and their stories. She is an eloquent experimenter of new approaches to learning design.
Jenny has been featured for her work on CNN, NBC Nightly News and the Economist. She has also received honors that include Time Magazine’s Top 10 Podcasts in 2006, The UNESCO Summit Award for Excellence in Educational Content in 2008 and the Australian China Alumni Award in 2009.
Jenny will be working closely with Elliott Masie as they develop a new set of programs and collaborations on changing learning models with major organizations in Asia. The dramatic growth of employment in Asia and the expanded nature of global teams will be at the core of MASIE Center projects in that region. You can see her bio at http://www.masie.com/jennyzhu  If you are interested in our ASIA Learning Project, please send me an email to emasie@masie.com
2. Clouds & Learning Added to Learning Directions: As a designer of new programs, the Internet is a delightful and immediate crowd-source for missed ideas or elements. After releasing our new Learning Directions program last Friday, we received many immediate registrations. But, we also got a few emails from Learning TRENDS readers pointing out that we did not address “The Cloud” and the implications for learning. We listened and added that to our agenda for the blended learning programs scheduled for Chicago and New York. Details at http://www.masie.com
MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Learning Directions - Chicago or New York City
* Learning 2012 - Oct 21 - 24, 2012 - Orlando, Florida.
* New: Video for Learning LAB - April in Saratoga Springs
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com