If the word training often leaves a bad taste in your mouth, then I encourage you to take a look at this optimistic and inspiring story of a 911 operator-in-training.  Fox News reports the story of Chris Scott out of Washington state and his response to a 911 call … from his wife.  For just a teaser and to keep you reading, I give you just a little preview:

Janna Scott says she was “freaking out” on Feb. 4 when she called 911 from her Lacey home last week to ask for help because her baby Jacob was choking and not breathing. A familiar voice answered the phone…

For the rest of the story, check out Fox News’ page. Sometimes, we can become jaded by creating elearning and instruction, particularly as we wish we could make more of an impact.  Thanks to “positive, encouraging” K-LOVE for letting me know that instruction still really matters.  What do you think about this story and the potential of instruction?

Here are a few other accounts of the story as well:

• 911 dispatcher helps save his own son (msnbc.msn.com)
• Familiar voice on 911 call guides mother through saving choking son (theolympian.com)
• Man training to be 911 operator saves son’s life (seattletimes.nwsource.com)