Using Cartoons To Teach - A Novel Concept In 1948

A friend brought this cartoon to my attention to start a discourse of the content of this short vignette. However, what I find interesting (aside from the content) is that the designers had a good grasp of basic adult learning theory. The obvious goal is informational, not action-based. This isn't on the job training, but rather, basic American 'propaganda'. If you are an American, the ideals brought forth in the cartoon, espouse what the United States has been founded upon for generations. This is a great little cartoon short. I highly recommend it.

CLO Magazine: Transform Corporate Learning With a User Network

Chief Learning Officer has an article about corporate learning and user networks. Its really nothing new or revolutionary for those who have been following this stuff for years. Magazines have to put something in their pipeline, even if its mostly "fluff". However, I'm sure someone will read this article and learn something new; perhaps someone who is new to the field of Education or corporate training, etc. It's not a bad article at all; just not teaching us anything new.

The one thing that stood out to me was the example of "Dan" going from poor student to community college professor with a Master's degree. I think the example doesn't illustrate Gardner's multiple intelligences as much as it illustrates Madeline Hunter's instructional model: anticipatory set.