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Interview with an Expert Series: Tracy King

Blue Sky eLearn

Tracy has taught communication studies at multiple academic centers to students around the world. I started experimenting with Blackboard and Moodle when I was teaching communication courses at a St. Paul liberal arts university back in 2000. How did you get involved with eLearning?

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 9.18.20

Reid All About it

Virtual conferences. Not going virtual is not an option for association conferences , says MemberSuite. If you’re tempted to not host a virtual conference in the coming year, consider the questions they pose before making a final decision. Going Virtual: What We’ve Learned Supporting 2000+ Virtual Events in 6 Months.

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A new face, a new format and all things ORGPRO

Aaron Wolowiec

Kristen Parker Digital Communications Manager. First, I’m delighted to announce that Kristen Parker has joined the Event Garde team as our digital communications manager. Since 2008, Kristen has worked as a communications manager for Michigan State University, serving in the university’s central public relations office.

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Today’s Conference Education Model Was Created For An Economy That No Longer Exists

Velvet Chainsaw

Conference education has not kept pace with 21st Century workforce demands. Outdated Conference Education Model. Conference education copied that same model. This conference education model is outdated and doesn’t result in learning. Yet our conference education is still based on preparing a workforce for routine work.

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ORGPRO 2013: Learning and networking just like Apple

Aaron Wolowiec

Considered Michigan’s premier education and networking event for professionals in the nonprofit sector, the conference will be held from July 8 to July 10 at the Kalamazoo Radisson. With all the buzz and excitement, Oser hopes conference attendees enjoy some downtime exploring Kalamazoo. myLounge. Follow her on Twitter.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.22.19

Reid All About it

Let me count the ways: not renewing, key contact person departs, company merges or is acquired, company “goes dark” and doesn’t activate benefits, or company “goes rogue” and arranges its own event for members during the association’s conference. Location: Washington DC. More info/register.

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Gamification: You Never Had So Much Fun Connecting With Members

Association Adviser

No wonder seventy percent of Forbes Global 2000 companies have announced plans to deploy gamification in some form or another. The Competitive Carriers Association includes a gamification element in its mobile conference application. At the end of the conference, the attendee with the most badges and points receives a prize.

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