Extreme Learning Lab Created by MASIE Center to focus on Gaming, Simulation, Mobile and Device Based Learning

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Extreme Learning Lab Created by MASIE Center to focus on Gaming, Simulation, Mobile and Device Based LearningThe MASIE Center Saratoga Springs, N.Y., USA
20-Apr-2005 » Training Press Releases » Gaming, Simulation, Mobile Devices and other forms of Extreme Learning are the focus of a new Lab and Seminar opening at The MASIE Center in New York State. "Tomorrow's workforce will demand and utilize a whole new set of learning technologies, including on-line games, instant collaboration, simulation environments and other forms of 'extreme learning,'" said Elliott Masie, global learning expert and educational researcher.

The MASIE Center has developed a new xLearn Lab at its 10,000 square foot educational research facility in Saratoga Springs, New York, designed to explore the many facets of "extreme learning." Participants in The MASIE Center's first Extreme Learning Lab and Seminar will spend three days using, designing and exploring dramatically different learning models, including employee orientation delivered through a wireless, hand-held Sony Portable Playstation.

MASIE's xLearn Lab is equipped with Gaming Studios, a Simulation Arena, Virtual Teaching Studios, a Learning Usability Lab, a Tools Gallery, Video Capture, a Wireless and Device Learning Environment, and a Knowledge Flash Studio. The Extreme Learning Lab and Seminar provides an opportunity for participants to experiment, explore, dialogue with experts from around the world, separate reality from hype, and investigate current and future extreme learning opportunities. It will be a hands-on, mind-stretching, future-facing and assumption-challenging three days of unprecedented professional development.

Joining Elliott Masie, The MASIE Center's Director of Learning Innovations Mark Oehlert will co-teach and guide Extreme Learning participants. Mark will share his in-depth knowledge of current and emerging PC-based and mobile computing technologies and associated market trends, especially as they relate to e-Learning, job performance support, device-based and game-based learning. Elliott and Mark will also bring in a host of experts via video-conference and on-line collaboration as assets to the group.

The premier of the first Extreme Learning Lab & Seminar session will be held Tuesday, June 28 through Thursday, June 30 at The MASIE Center in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. Information is available at http://www.masie.com. The MASIE Center is an international think-tank focused on Learning. It hosts the e-Learning CONSORTIUM and is the creator of Learning 2005, a new learning event to be held in Orlando this coming fall.

For information or interviews about Extreme Learning, contact Elliott Masie at emasie@masie.com or Brooke Thomas at 518-350-2227 or brooke@masie.com.

The Masie Center sponsors key events including Learning Futures in July, Dublin Ireland and Learning 2006 in November, Orlando, Florida USA. The center is also home to the Learning Consortium, a collaborative, benchmarking network of over 230 global companies focused on best practices for learning and performance.