This phrase seems to appear on replies to adverts quite a lot, and without wishing to start any type of flame-war, I typically feel that if you are you would not need to use the phrase.
My official title at work is eLearning Specialist.
I think specialist sounds less "harsh" than expert.
It means I have knowledge and expertise to specialize in my field, backed by the education as well (in my case 2 masters degrees).
I don't think I would call myself an expert on anything because I relate that to one who knows everything there is to know about the subject they are an expert on ( I know that is not the true definition ). I am always learning, and always willing to learn, hence the reason I view most of the tutorials from the blogs that come into my inbox via Word of Mouth and eLearning Heros. Do I already know how to do much of what I find in those emails, yes, but could I learn a neat little trick or shortcut anyway....ABSOLUTELY!!!
So, if you are not one for titles, but are looking for a "name"... how about a "specialist". Doctors that go into a specialized field are called specialists, not Experts in Heart Surgery. Just a thought.....as I obviously found this thread rather late in the discussion...LOL
I can't possibly be an expert at anything. I keep having to correct myself, and validate what I do, then I always find out that are more thing which i don't know about, then about which i know...
My official title at work is eLearning Specialist.
I think specialist sounds less "harsh" than expert.
It means I have knowledge and expertise to specialize in my field, backed by the education as well (in my case 2 masters degrees).
I don't think I would call myself an expert on anything because I relate that to one who knows everything there is to know about the subject they are an expert on ( I know that is not the true definition ). I am always learning, and always willing to learn, hence the reason I view most of the tutorials from the blogs that come into my inbox via Word of Mouth and eLearning Heros. Do I already know how to do much of what I find in those emails, yes, but could I learn a neat little trick or shortcut anyway....ABSOLUTELY!!!
So, if you are not one for titles, but are looking for a "name"... how about a "specialist". Doctors that go into a specialized field are called specialists, not Experts in Heart Surgery. Just a thought.....as I obviously found this thread rather late in the discussion...LOL
Specialist makes sense to me. "Expert" seems like a catchword... like "Guru". (I usually immediately assume that a "Guru" won't know what they're talking about).
Forget "expert"...what about the ever-increasing amount of people who call themselves "eLearning Rockstars" or "eLearning Gurus" and "Learning Evangelists". It kinda sounds silly to me... lol
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Good thing they're wearing their super-kimonos!
Darn That Dragon!
My official title at work is eLearning Specialist.
I think specialist sounds less "harsh" than expert.
It means I have knowledge and expertise to specialize in my field, backed by the education as well (in my case 2 masters degrees).
I don't think I would call myself an expert on anything because I relate that to one who knows everything there is to know about the subject they are an expert on ( I know that is not the true definition ). I am always learning, and always willing to learn, hence the reason I view most of the tutorials from the blogs that come into my inbox via Word of Mouth and eLearning Heros. Do I already know how to do much of what I find in those emails, yes, but could I learn a neat little trick or shortcut anyway....ABSOLUTELY!!!
So, if you are not one for titles, but are looking for a "name"... how about a "specialist". Doctors that go into a specialized field are called specialists, not Experts in Heart Surgery. Just a thought.....as I obviously found this thread rather late in the discussion...LOL
I can't possibly be an expert at anything. I keep having to correct myself, and validate what I do, then I always find out that are more thing which i don't know about, then about which i know...
I may just stick with "Super Hero" (!), although I do like "imagineer".
Bruce
I'm with you, Bruce... always thought "imagineer" was the best title EVER!
But somehow I think the folks with the mouse ears and the legal briefs won't take kindly to others using the term.
Bob
I believe we are safe!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imagineering_%28disambiguation%29
oooh...I like imagineer too...
Forget "expert"...what about the ever-increasing amount of people who call themselves "eLearning Rockstars" or "eLearning Gurus" and "Learning Evangelists". It kinda sounds silly to me... lol
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