Tweet In order to be successful in the 21st Century, organizations must make continuous learning and unlearning a core competency. If your organization’s team cannot learn quickly, unlearn outdated processes and data, and adapt and apply new knowledge and insights to current challenges, then it will be left behind. Organizations need team members committed to…
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How Technology Impacts Education [Infographic]
Tweet by DeVryUniversity.Learn about data visualization software. I’m not convinced that technology is a barrier to education as this infographic states. I think students have always preferred discussion and class interactions to the lecture. If technology is having this type of impact on college education, what type of impact is it having on your association…
Will Nonprofit Trade Associations Embrace Open Educational Resources [OER]?
Tweet Openness in education is an emergent practice among many organizations and institutions. Open educational resources (OER) affect the practices of instruction, learning, presenting and teaching. Will nonprofit trade associations embrace OER or will they continue to keep educational resources behind a member wall or for purchase only? Defining OER OER are educational materials such…
Is Your Conference Primarily Focused On Speakers Or Attendees?
Tweet Is your conference primarily focused on speakers? Is it so focused on speakers that it’s become a conference of speakers speaking to other speakers because no one else attends the education sessions? Maybe you’re saying, “No, my conference is focused on attendees!” How To Tell If Your Conference Focus Is Speakers Or Attendees Here’s…
Social Learning At Conferences: Moving From Passive Attendee To Active Participant
Tweet Have you ever received the elbow nudge during a workshop or conference? If you’re like me, you’ve even given a few to colleagues and friends. The Ubiquitous Elbow Nudge The elbow nudge occurs when a peer decides to emphasize something a presenter said. Suddenly you feel an elbow in your rib cage as your…