For that matter, does distraction always detract from the learning that takes place in these environments? We do not take a position on the efficiency of new technologies for delivering educational content or their efficacy of competing for users’ time and attention. Collaboration in the Semantic Grid: A Basis for e-learning.

I spent most of last week at the American Society for Training and Development ( ASTD ) International Conference and Expo (8000+ attendees) here in Washington, DC at the very impressive Walter E. This would have been a great way to share ideas and engage more people in the conversation going on in the back channel.