 | June 19th, 2008 | President's Message The last 18 months has seen LearnNB/ApprendreNB take pause in order to solidify our organizational structures, and to create a business plan that ensured our ability as an industry sub-sector to be leaders in advanced learning and technologies. That business plan proposed the creation of a Center of Excellence for advanced learning and technologies, complementary activities to support businesses to take advantage of such an entity, and a proposal for the development of a semantic web application that allowed for intelligent business matching between companies, opportunities, resources, research applications, employers, and employees within the learning and technologies space. Much has been accomplished and after considerable dialogue we are now in initial stages of creation of both a Center of Excellence, and MyNexia, an enabling technology solution to achieve the business matching referred to, above. Although the organizational structures are slightly different than originally envisioned in our business plan, the resulting solutions represent a stronger, more collaborative, and potentially, more powerful result.
Read more Kathy Watt, President
LearnNB/Apprendre NB 
| LearnNB/ApprendreNB Growing to Serve the Learning Industry We are delighted to introduce you to the newly-appointed administrative coordinator for LearnNB/ApprendreNB, Michelle Leger-Foreman. Michelle comes to us with an extensive background in a variety of sectors, which equips her well to handle the diverse and growing needs of the learning industry in New Brunswick. Michelle is fluently bilingual, and combined with her natural energy and enthusiasm, excellent skills in administration, and a natural affinity for people and technology, she is the perfect choice for LearnNB/ApprendreNB. 
We must recognize the support of Business New Brunswick in making this reality possible. Only through the shared vision for excellence in advanced learning and technologies between stakeholders in government, industry and research, is the work of LearnNB/ApprendreNB possible. Michelle will be working in our new office space, located at 30 Knowledge Park Drive in Fredericton. Welcome aboard, Michelle!
| Business / Funding Opportunities New Brunswick (NB) Advanced Learning Technologies (ALT) Asset Map A request for proposals was placed on MERX on May 23 to submit a proposal on the following: Advanced Learning and Technologies (ALT) Asset Map. Proposals are due on July 4, 2008. Read the RFP
U.S. Air Force (USAF) I.T. Conference & Expo, Aug 25-27, 2008 The Canadian Consulate General/Atlanta is pleased to encourage Canadian ICT companies to participate in the annual U.S. Air Force (USAF) IT Conference & Expo. Aug 25-27, 2008. This event has taken place for the past 22 years in Montgomery, Alabama, the home of Maxwell Air Force Base. Last year the booths sold out and there was a large stand-by list of exhibitors. The USAF is the largest user of ICT in the world. It is the largest customer of Microsoft, Symantec, Sun Microsystems, Dell and numerous other IT vendors. Last year’s conference had an emphasis on security and wireless products, but includes all aspects of ICT. Additional opportunities include technical presentations at well attended specific breakout sessions and matchmaking with major VARS serving the Air Force.
Atlanta-based Trade Commissioner will meet individually with Canadian exhibitors and provide individual counseling and introductions. We welcome any type of association or provincial trade mission. Please register directly with the organizers at http://www.mc2-afitc.com/ For details, please contact: Steve Adger Flamm, Trade Commissioner
Canadian Consulate General
Tel. 404-532-2018
Fax. 404-532-2050
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Adult Learning Knowledge Centre announces National Call for Projects (Le texte français suit.) The targeted areas are literacy, seniors’ learning, arts and culture, prior learning assessment and recognition, and late-entry learning. The application deadline is July 31, 2008. Full details are provided in the attached document. Please feel free to share this information with others. The …Centre is particularly interested in supporting initiatives with small grants in the range of $5,000. Read more
____________________________ Appel national de projets d’échange de connaissances Le Centre du savoir sur l’apprentissage chez les adultes a le plaisir d’annoncer un 6e Appel national de projets d’échange de connaissances. Les secteurs ciblés sont l’alphabétisation/littératie, l’apprentissage des aînés, les arts et la culture, l’évaluation et la reconnaissance des acquis, et l’apprentissage tardif. La date limite pour la présentation des demandes est le 31 juillet 2008. Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez consulter le document ci-joint. N’hésitez pas à partager cette information avec toute personne intéressée. Le Centre …est intéressé en particulier à appuyer des projets d’une valeur variant de 5 000$. Plus de renseignements
| Articles and Reports 2008 Symposium on Advanced Learning Technologies: Roundtable Session Report now available in French and English As you are aware, LearnNB/ApprendreNB and CFB Gagetown Combat Training Center hosted the very successful 2008 Symposium on Advanced Learning and Technologies. Immediately preceding the conference, a roundtable session was held at the Delta Fredericton with the intention of having stakeholders in this industry sub-sector give voice to the creation of the path forward with respect to the creation of a Center of Excellence in Advanced Learning and Technologies. In particular, LearnNB/ApprendreNB wanted to seek your input as to how we make sense of the knowledge and information we already have, identify areas of the same which we need to access, and learn lessons from our respective past experiences. Attached you will find the summary of the session, prepared by Dr. Bill Morrison, of UNB’s Health & Education Research Group, a partner in this initiative. The session notes are included in both English and French. So, you may ask, what will be different about this initiative from others that we have seen in the past? I suggest that the difference lies within the solid, stated commitment and action by individuals, business representatives, government, CFB Gagetown, and other organizations, to ensure that meaningful and timely actions are taken to bring this vision to reality. Meetings have been held since the early part of April, and as the initial way forward is solidified, those taking lead roles will reach out to the community to seek further input and participation. In the meantime, as resources allow, and value is added, LearnNB/ApprendreNB will continue to play a leadership role in the sharing of information, and in the creation of opportunities for learning and for dialogue. Submitted by,
Kathy Watt
President, LearnNB/ApprendreNB
www.learnnb.ca
506-472-6306 Read the Roundtable report in English
Read the Roundtable report in French
Personally Managing Your Knowledge by Harold Jarche - Jarche Consulting Learning is an individual activity that often happens with and is supported by others. We may learn on our own but usually not by ourselves. Unless we live on a desert island, we learn socially. In looking at how we can make sense of the growing and changing knowledge in our respective professional fields (e.g. Pluto is no longer a planet), I see two parallel processes that support each other. One is internally focused, as in “How do I learn this?” and the other is external, as in “With whom can I learn this?”. Internally, we go through a process of looking at bits of information and try to make sense of it by adding to our existing knowledge or testing out new patterns in our sense-making efforts. The process I have developed for myself is to: * Sort
* Categorize
* Make Explicit, and
* Retrieve
I have called this my Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) system, a term that is not original to me, and is based on the work of many others. Read More
Aerospace Offers Opportunities Now is the time for Metro companies to seek new opportunities, expand, say those in the industry
By Aloma Jardine, Moncton Times & Transcript Staff, May 30, 2008 Aerospace isn't an easy industry to break into. The high level of precision and quality required means deals are sometimes a long time in the making as every duck in the row is double and triple-checked. But there has possibly never been a better time for companies to get their foot in the door, or to expand and grow existing business. Read the full Moncton Times & Transcript article
Investment in feedback pays off Recently the Financial Post ran a story on corporate culture. How well employees align to the corporate vision can make a huge impact and nurturing those employees pays off. Read the article
International e-learning strategies: Key findings relevant to the Canadian context, May 2008 CCL (the Canadian Council on Learning), in collaboration with stakeholders and members of the Canadian e-learning community, has been playing a proactive role in helping to identify elements of a possible e-learning strategy. This study examines approaches to the development and implementation of e-learning in selected countries and organizations, highlighting existing policies and initiatives, and providing useful insights for CCL's work on e-learning in Canada. This report concludes that, while Canada has played a leadership role and gained international recognition for several initiatives and achievements in e-learning over the last decade (infrastructure deployment, learning methodology, tools and practices; work on accessibility; research on learning object and repositories, etc.), it is starting to trail behind in these very important sectors. An e-learning strategy is urgently needed, together with a coordinating body which would respect the provinces’ competencies in education while mobilizing federal government agencies and other stakeholders towards clear, scalable, sustainable plans to support the new skills development agenda for the knowledge society and economy. Read the report
Employer Investment in Workplace Learning: Halifax roundtable report What can we do to increase the quantity and quality of employer investment in workplace learning in Canada? This subject is being addressed by four Regional Roundtables on Employer Investment in Workplace Learning, hosted by CCL's Work and Learning Knowledge Centre and Canadian Policy Research Networks. This report summarizes the discussions at the Halifax Regional Roundtable, which took place in February 2008. Read more on the report
| Events The New Brunswick Innovation Forum 2008:Your Fast Track to IT Opportunities  NRC believes that creating globally competitive technology clusters is one of the best strategies for fostering a nation's economic growth. Come to the New Brunswick Innovation Forum 2008 and see why.
Selon le CNRC, la création de grappes de technologies compétitives à l’échelle mondiale constitue l’une des stratégies les plus aptes à stimuler la croissance économique d’un pays. Venez au Forum 2008 d’innovation du Nouveau-Brunswick pour vous renseigner davantage sur la question.
Intellectual Property Expertise in Fredericton (La version française suit) June 25 (pm), 26 and 27 (am) 2008 Please note that Ms. Cécile Klein, Program Officer, Business Development with the Halifax Canadian Intellectual Property Office, will be available to meet with anyone who would like to discuss topics like copyrights, trade-marks, patents, and industrial designs. If you or your clients would like to book an appointment with Mrs. Klein or would like a group presentation on the various topics of Intellectual Property, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Denise Blanchard, Information Specialist
Canada Business - New Brunswick
Tel.506-452-4991 - Toll-free: 1-888-576-4444
Fax 506-444-6172
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Expertise en propriété intellectuelle à Fredericton Les 25 (p.m.), 26 et 27 juin (a.m.) 2008 Veuillez noter que Madame Cécile Klein, Agente de programme, Développement d’affaires avec le bureau d’Halifax de l’Office de la Propriété Intellectuelle, sera disponible pour rencontrer quiconque aimerait discuter de sujets tels que droits d’auteur, marques de commerce, brevets et dessins industriels. Si vous ou vos clients désirez faire un rendez-vous avec Madame Klein or si vous désirez une présentation de groupe sur les sujets variés de la propriété intellectuelle, s’il vous plait, n’hésitez pas à me contacter. Denise Blanchard, Spécialiste de l'information
Entreprises Canada – Nouveau-Brunswick
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CSTD Conference & Tradeshow, October 15-17, 2008 Whether you decide to attend the full conference, pre-conference workshop, tradeshow, the president's dinner or all of the above, the CSTD conference program is designed to enhance your professional development. The 2008 Program has eight tracks to help you identify the session that fits your professional needs. Read more
DevLearn 2008 Conference & Expo, Nov 11-14, 2008, San Jose CA DevLearn 2008 Conference & Expo is where the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the e-Learning industry convene each year to explore, discuss, and learn about the best ideas and technologies for e-Learning. It's for learning design, development, and management professionals who are leading e-Learning efforts, and who need to keep abreast of emerging technologies, strategies, and best-practices in order to effectively deploy them in their organizations.
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Dates Set for 2009 Symposium in Advanced Learning and Technologies Please mark your calendars for the 2009 Symposium in Advanced Learning and Technologies: April 21, 22 at the Delta Fredericton
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