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The amazing opportunities that

Renee Veldman-Tentori

Today's Class

1. Share my story

2. Do you want to learn?

3. Do you want to teach?

My story....- Lifelong learner

- Dutch Australian

- Lots & lots of informal study

- Formal qualification: Bachelor of Business (Marketing & Tourism)

- Studied between 2 countries and through 2 pregnancies

- Now teaching

- Internet has changed the world!

–Renee Veldman-Tentori

“We are experiencing an e-learning explosion. It truly is learning

without borders. All you need is a computer, an internet connection

and an interest”

Do you want to learn?

Here's how to get started......

1. What are your learning goals? e.g. Where are you now and where do you want to be?

2. What are your resources? e.g. Budget, time, iPad?

3. What is your learning style? e.g. Visual? Text?

4. Do you require a formal qualification?

5. Consider your current & future career options and come up with a plan - or just explore

5 Things to think about first....

E-learning: Using electronic media & ICT in learning. Can occur in or out of classroom.

Online learning: another term for e-learning

Distance learning (education): students not physically present

MOOC: Massive Open Online Course - unlimited participation

Digitaal Onderwijs: Dutch term

CBI: Computer Based Instruction

TEL: Technology Enhanced Learning

WBT: Web Based Training

Some terms to know

10 Recommended Resources to get started

1. A Career in your suitcase

Work out your learning goals first

2. Open University UK OpenLearn

One of the leaders in this field

3. SkillshareLearning for fun and exploring interests

4. UdemyLearning for fun but also qualifications

5. CourseraTake the world's best courses online for free

6. Creative LIVEPhotography, Art, Design and more

7. TED & TEDx TalksA treasure trove of ideas and inspiration

8. Podcasts & iTunesUListen and learn e.g. Social Media Examiner

9. Hootsuite, Grovo etcDigital Skills - fill in the gaps

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

YOU

Do you want to teach?

Here's three ways to do that....

1. Build an online schoolWordpress + Woo Themes Sensei

2. Learning to teach online:Enroll in a Coursera course!

3. Teach via SkillshareBecome a course instructor and earn money!

–Renee Veldman-Tentori

“The knowledge out there is exciting but overwhelming.

Frenzy, fatigue, focus is a theory I live by.”

Renee Veldman-Tentori www.zestee.com

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