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Welcome to the August 2006 issue of Wavelength.

This month was relatively cool. I don’t mean it figuratively, but literally. Delhi experienced many cooling showers in the first half of July and the temperature has been in a comfortable range. The nectar that rained from the heavens has brought new life to many; plants that were almost dead and people who had almost resigned to fate began contemplating life again. Plants sent out soft, green shoots announcing their will to live, people changed tasks, even jobs; learning new skills, reversing the process of aging. Even organizations that had aged turned a new leaf as the silvery crystals of rain, made them form new relationships through acquisitions or through expansion.

It is possible that I am trying to connect rains with everything positive that I see happening around. I think I am doing it because the effect of rains is the same as the effect of a planned, positive move. They both result in growth. For humans, growth needs to take place in a planned manner, only then it enhances the value that we build in life. Unplanned moves, result in unplanned, erratic growth –and so they result in the growth of weeds too.

Philosophy aside, this seems to have been a good month. Many of our students who are now working with different eLearning and training organizations in senior positions, tell us that the industry is doing exceptionally well. They also tell us how they are instrumental in establishing new practices, and how their organizations are synergizing with their individual expertise to systematize the learning creation processes. We wish them and their organizations all the best!

This month, Wavelength’s Mystery of the Month, reviews the factors that motivate the young Indian adult learner to acquire certificates that are not backed by ability that they profess to certify! The Analysis phase of the instructional design process also entails an analysis of the learner’s reasons for taking a course or training (Dick & Carey, Systematic Instructional Design,) and so these reasons are valid grounds for research. The article tries to review learner motivation in view of the Indian societal framework.

The Site of the Month for August, should receive a special mention. For long, I have been a fan of 2Advanced (most who are passionately in love with the creative powers of Flash must be 2Advanced fans)! I’ve watched their site releases; I’ve seen many other excellent Flash sites…but never did I see a site executed with such finesse and expertise. I feel that all of us should check it out. It will help us raise the bar for our designs.

The first four Course Groups of the "IDCWC Online course" are almost midway in their journey. They are making excellent progress, and we are confident that they are going to be prime assets for the Indian eLearning and Training industries. The next course groups for the ASDC and IDCWC contact courses will begin classes on August 13, 2006 and September 03, 2006; respectively.

The much-awaited, FREE Instructional Design Orientation workshop will be held on August 20, 2006. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please register.

I wish you all, the very best in whatever you do. This month Wavelength will reach 1500 subscribers across India and around the world. Thanks for connecting; we hope you will enjoy your relationship with Wavelength.

Warm Regards,

Shafali R. Anand.
(Editor & Publisher - Wavelength)

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