June 16, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, e-Learning, online event, Organizations
By Marcus Thraen and Doug Wintermute. Sadly, it’s true; eLearning is dead…or, at least, the early, far-fetched dream of eLearning is. While the term eLearning (coined by Jay Cross (Cross 109)) only surfaced in 1998, the concepts, the hopes, and (unfortunately) the realities of “eLearning” were witnessed long before the internet in other forms […]
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Profiting from Online Continuing Education
January 25, 2017 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, non-profits, Organizations
How to Recession-Proof Your Association In an increasingly competitive world, the ability for associations to distance themselves from their competition is becoming more and more difficult. Associations everywhere are looking for new ways to increase profits, attract more members, and retain them for longer. Thankfully, continuing education–particularly of the online variety!–has proven to be […]
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5 Ways Online Instructors Can Improve Their Presentations
November 2, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Organizations
Online learning grants participants the opportunity to learn almost anything from anywhere at any time. Unfortunately, like any course in a physical setting, online classes can come with their own challenges and obstacles if the instructor isn’t prepared. While there are many solutions and workarounds for these potential obstacles, acknowledging and preparing for impediments […]
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5 Best Practices for Offering Online Courses
September 22, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Organizations
We used to learn in classrooms, sitting in rows of desks and chairs, all staring at one person in the distance. This process was mostly a one-way channel, always in one place at a specific time. With eLearning, the classroom disappears and the audience is always in the front row with the instructor. The […]
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5 Ways That Mobile Learning Enhances Online Education
August 18, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Mobile, Organizations
In the vast world of online education, there is often a fine line between beneficial components and unnecessary complications. Most associations want an eLearning system that provides the most effective educational experience for their users: one that includes advanced tools and up-to-date, efficient features–but one that is also straightforward and easy to use. So, […]
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How to Offer Hands-on Training Courses Online
August 1, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Mobile, non-profits, Organizations, Sales
Your organization has been offering practical, hands-on training for years, delivering them in-person. Recently, however, you’ve been thinking of expanding beyond the classroom in order to increase revenue. You also think this may be the right time to make the jump to e-Learning, as some of your members have inquired about attending courses online. […]
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eLearning is Dead (Or is it?)
June 16, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Blog, e-Learning, online event, Organizations
By Marcus Thraen and Doug Wintermute. Sadly, it’s true; eLearning is dead…or, at least, the early, far-fetched dream of eLearning is. While the term eLearning (coined by Jay Cross (Cross 109)) only surfaced in 1998, the concepts, the hopes, and (unfortunately) the realities of “eLearning” were witnessed long before the internet in other forms […]
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5 Reasons Online Courses Don’t Sell
May 22, 2016 / by Vocalmeet / Associations, Blog, e-Learning, Organizations, Sales
Every day, more associations are discovering that online courses are a viable and powerful way of generating additional revenue. Yet, while the opportunity seems to present endless possibilities, there are still countless online courses that fail to sell. The question is: why? What is it that separates the successful programs from all the rest? Of course, […]
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