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7 December 2016Rene Veldman-Tentori

Elearning for Volunteers

The Elearning ExplosionCreate your own curriculumCase studiesElearning + Volunteering

My story....Lifelong learnerDutch AustralianLots & lots of informal studyFormal qualification: Bachelor of Business (Marketing & Tourism)Studied between 2 countries and through 2 pregnanciesNow teaching at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and studying towards a Masters

1. The Elearning Explosion

Like marketing, elearning is all about.

Renee Veldman-TentoriWe are experiencing an elearning explosion. It truly is learning without borders. All you need is a computer, an internet connection and an interest

Why?

Benefits?

Last 10 yearshttp://elearninginfographics.com/educational-technology-trends-in-online-learning-infographic/

E-learning: Using electronic media & ICT in learning. Can occur in or out of classroom.Online learning: another term for e-learningDistance learning: students not physically present MOOC: Massive Open Online Course (almost) unlimited participationDigitaal Onderwijs: Dutch termCBI: Computer Based InstructionTEL: Technology Enhanced LearningWBT: Web Based TrainingSome terms to know

2. Create your own curriculum


Five things to think about first

1. What are your learning goals?

2. What are your resources?

3. What is your learning style?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_styles

4. Do you require a formal qualification?

5. What are your career plans?

Ten recommended resources to get started.

1. A Career in your suitcaseWork out your learning goals firsthttp://careerinyoursuitcase.com

2. Open University UK OpenLearnOne of the pioneers and leaders in this fieldhttp://www.open.edu/openlearn/

3. SkillshareLearning for fun and exploring interestshttps://www.skillshare.com

4. Udemy13 million students and over 40,000 courseshttps://www.udemy.com

5. CourseraUniversity material MOOCshttps://www.coursera.org

6. EdxUniversity material MOOCshttps://www.edx.org

7. Creative LIVEPhotography, Art, Design and morehttps://www.creativelive.com

8. TED & TEDx Talks + TEDEdA treasure trove of ideas and inspirationhttps://ed.ted.com

9. PodcastsListen and learn e.g. Social Media Examinerhttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/podcasts/

10. + Google or App StoreThe (digital) world is waiting for you!YOU

Corporate SolutionsAdobe Captivate and many more

If you want to produce courses and have a budget, the options are even greater. Articulate Storyline. Lectora, Claro, Litmos. So that is a bit about the trends and tools out there.

Trends summary

1. Explosion over last 5-10 years

2. Its going mobile

3. Video is a core part

4. Social media/communities

5. Micro learning

6. Blended learning

3. E-learning in action: Three mini case studies

1. The Hague University of Applied SciencesThe Challenge: Teach International Business & Management Studies Students to be able to identify, develop and implement business skills for the real world and ENGAGE them

The Solutions: 1. Mix traditional & new teaching styles and evaluation methods for both students and lecturers e.g. Screencasts & Socrative2. Collaborate nationally e.g. social media in education seminar3. Collaborate worldwide e.g. COIL Conference (Collaborative Online International learning)

1. Anne Frank EducationThe Challenge: Train 20 staff on the education team on how to integrate social media in around 20 hours. Limited budget and varying levels of abilities & interest. Also integrate education & museum teams.

The Solutions: 1. Create a policy & procedure and social media strategy document so organisation on same page.2. Mixture of delivery methods: presentation, workshops, Google+ hangout and elearning.3. Online self-built social media school using WooThemes Sensei and a WordPress website

3. TheHagueOnLine

The Challenge: To train volunteers and interns with very limited time and budget

The Solutions: 1. Create an intake form for volunteers to identify interests and learning goals2. Record screencasts for regular tasks3. Manage questions via a Facebook group4. Hold monthly face to face meetings

4. Elearning + Volunteers: A perfect match

Volunteers and Volunteer Managers already learn a lot from each other but e-learning can take this a step further.

It offers STRUCTURE and more tangible KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS.How can we take advantage?

1. Create a volunteer learning plan

2. Show your skills on LinkedIn

3. Look to other organisations

4. Capture and share your own knowledge

5. Reassess and revaluate often

Renee Veldman-TentoriThe knowledge out there is exciting but overwhelming. Frenzy, fatigue, focus is a theory I live by.Overcoming challenges #1

Volunteering offers the perfect motivation to put new found skills to practical useOvercoming challenges #2

Core takeaways:

Life is about learning.We now have a lot more tools and technology.


Core takeaway:

Elearning is about capturing, giving and sharing knowledge - ideally with the right people at the right time.


Core takeaway:

As a volunteer or organisation, get your goals clear & then choose the relevant tools.


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