Albert Tanutama

eLearning, predicted will replace traditional classroom-based learning has failed to deliver on its expectations. This failure brought skepticism and misconception of what eLearning is all about. As a result, it faded out into specific and rather small market niche. Nevertheless, the eLearning concept was noted right, only the implementation of it was wrong and not practical.

VideoJug is an interesting online video sharing which might show what practical eLearning could be. Unlike other video sharing services, it is focused on sharing knowledge, aiming to be “genuinely useful, genuinely helpful, and genuinely practical”. Currently it has both professionally produced and amateur made how-to videos covering relationships, health, lifestyle, work, finance, fun and more. These videos come in between 2 and 6 minutes long that you can download to your iPod or mobile phone. Apart from posting comments, linking and embedding video to your blog, VideoJug allows you to print instructions described in the video. You can suggest and vote topics to be produced or you can create your own videojug, or slideshow.

Having learned hard lessons from the previous bust, many industries are making a come back despite reusing old concept with new approach. I think VideoJug gives refreshing ideas for eLearning industry to make itself relevant in the market which I hope to see in the coming year. Meanwhile, I will learn to stick with my 2007 resolutions

Happy New Year!

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