Greater Arizona eLearning Association

GAZEL Overview

www.gazel.org

February 2011

Steve Peters

520 321-1309

stevepeters@tucsonlink.org

GAZEL Greater Arizona eLearning Association

www.gazel.org

Statewide High Tech Industry Cluster

Support Arizona eLearning companies in creating advanced eLearning technologies and services, and increasing their share of revenues in the growing global eLearning market

Expand the consumer base by: promoting collaboration and eLearning as an effective tool for education, training and conducting business on a local and global level

supporting eLearning consumers and practitioners in implementing eLearning projects to effectively address the needs of their organization

Dual Mission

GAZEL Greater Arizona eLearning Association

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GAZEL Affiliates

Affiliates Include:

eLearning industry representatives

Business and education consumers of eLearning technologies and services

eLearning practitioners

related businesses, organizations and institutions that support the industry

GAZEL is an alliance of educators, eLearning practitioners, and consumers and providers of eLearning technology and services.

GAZEL Greater Arizona eLearning Association

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Arizona eLearning Industry

Estimated $3 Billion + Industry In Arizona

eLearning Markets

Education - K-12, Colleges & Universities

Business & Industry

Government and military

Individuals and lifelong learners

GAZEL Greater Arizona eLearning Association

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Arizona Companies

Develop and provide a broad spectrum of technologies and services

Digital Curriculum and Curriculum Repositories

Broadband Connectivity, Routers, Computers

Content and learning management systems

Online education and training programs

Simulations

Web casting and web conferencing

Consulting and Services

eLearning research

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GAZEL Greater Arizona eLearning Association

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Industry BenefitsGAZEL will help eLearning enterprises:

develop business opportunities and enhance business practices

develop advanced technologies and services

develop strategic partnerships

network with consumers and industry colleagues

engage in professional development opportunities

collaborate on issues for the common good (examples)

marketing /PR initiatives - eLearning and the industry

education and workforce development

eLearning research

developing a supportive business climate

GAZEL Greater Arizona eLearning Association

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Consumer Benefits

For Consumers GAZEL will:

educate you about eLearning benefits and opportunities

provide professional development experiences

help you find Arizona resources, technologies, services and support to create eLearning initiatives to effectively address the needs of your organization

facilitate networking with other eLearning professionals

present best practices

GAZEL Greater Arizona eLearning Association

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What We Plan To Do

GAZEL/Industry community portal

eNewsLetters and e-mail broadcasts

An Arizona online eLearning Industry Directory (to do)

Trade shows, educational events, and product demonstrations for networking, and business and professional development

Legislative and policy advocacy on behalf of the industry

Special Projects, such as collaborative marketing /PR initiatives that promote eLearning and the industry

GAZEL Greater Arizona eLearning Association

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What We Plan To Do (2)

Strategic relationships with other business, technology and education organizations

Support Community initiatives such as ESATS, the eLearning System For Arizona Teachers and Students

Provide Forums to share industry knowledge, white papers, etc.

Encourage and provide access to eLearning research in Arizona

GAZEL Greater Arizona eLearning Association

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Some Things We Have Done GAZEL Web Site / Community Portal (in process)

eNewsletters and e-mail broadcasts

Annual eLearning CEO Breakfast

eLearning Research initiatives

eLearning Charity Golf Tournament

Networking events

eSATS and One Lap Per Child Initiatives

Leadership In eLearning Arizona eLearning Conference, Expo and Networking Event - May 2006

eLearning and Collaboration in the Global Economy - Arizona eLearning Policy and Strategy Summit Feb. 2008

eLearning Research Workshop

Greater Arizona eLearning Association

February 2011

Steve Peters 520 321-1309

stevepeters@tucsonlink.org

GAZEL Overview

www.gazel.org