Greater Arizona eLearning Association
GAZEL Overview
www.gazel.org
February 2011
Steve Peters
520 321-1309
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
www.gazel.org
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
www.gazel.org
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
www.gazel.org
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
More
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
www.gazel.org
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
www.gazel.org
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
www.gazel.org
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
www.gazel.org
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
GAZEL Overview
www.gazel.org
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