This monograph contains several articles providing perspective on many of the concerns articulated by Hodgins. However, the authors in this work focus on the growing demand for electronically delivered learning materials for continuous and easily accessible work force development and professional training. That is, they focus on the implications of Hodgin's learnativity from an organizational standpoint. For example, Ellen Wagner examines e-learning "as the site where knowledge management, information technology, and cognitive strategies converge". Like Hodgins, Wagner is interested in trends, calling special attention to an increased focus on competency-based approaches to instruction. The articles by Gena Tuso and Warren Longmire discuss the technological requisites needed to achieve competency-based learning outcomes. David Brightman provides two case studies illustrating the relationship between electronically mediated learning and performance-based learning outcomes.

Wagner's article "E-Learning: Where Cognitive Strategies, Knowledge Management, and Information Technology Converge" ties learning needs to organizational needs, and organizational competencies to individual-learner centered competencies. New technologies and work force needs, she argues, should be studied closely in order to develop organizational learning strategies. She briefly covers learning objects, metadata, and pattern templates as effective e-learning implementations. The case studies articulated by Wagner provide real-life examples of the benefits and challenges of applying new learning technologies to competency-based models for real-world needs. The case studies include initiatives for the Western Governors University and Komptansenettet: A National Competency-Based Professional Development Network.

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