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FocusOn Learning 2017: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Make Presentations Educational

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I was there last week for the eLearning Guild’s FocusOn Learning 2017 conference. As I rode on the plane home, I contemplated what topic I should propose for next year so that I could come back and do it all over again. Couldn’t attend FocusOn Learning 2017? This was a great conference with a good bunch of people.

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11 Questions to Ask During Reference Checks on an Association Technology Vendor

Delcor

Updated from original February 2017 publication. Before completing the system selection process, you must first do your due diligence on any prospective association technology vendor. 11 questions to ask during an association technology vendor reference check. #1: 1: How are you using the vendor/technology ?

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Hotel 911 Law Takes Effect, With Help From Associations

Associations Now

Pai became and advocate for the proposal, and Congress passed “Kari’s Law” in 2017. “We .” Hunt’s petition got the attention of Ajit Pai, then a commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission (now its chairman). We are all taught from a very young age to dial 911 for emergencies.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 11.10.17

Reid All About it

Rather than robots thwarting personal interactions, AI technologies could prove integral to keeping our interactions with members valuable and relevant.”. I took some time off on Tuesday to attend a few sessions of SURGE 2017, a virtual summit for the association community. post picks up the relevancy message. 10 CAE credits.

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Associations: Solving the Skills Gap with Digital Credentials

WBT Systems

million open jobs in this country and only 98,000 were added in March 2017. Many solutions have been proposed to address this disconnect, including expansion of apprenticeships and online continuing education. What kind of technology infrastructure is needed to support open badges. What is the “Skills Gap” Problem?

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The Association That’s Helping to Build the Future of Exoskeletons

Associations Now

Such technology is innovative and potentially game-changing in fields like construction, medicine, and manufacturing, but a lack of comprehensive standards has limited its reach. The association is accepting proposals through July 29 to help support the creation of a hub for the center of excellence.

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Members Hire Industry Advocacy and Promotion

Potomac Core

GCCA is just one textbook case, several other organizations, including the American Bakers Association , the Association for Print Technologies , the American Staffing Association , and Jewelers of America are utilizing similar strategies. This is helping the Industry position itself with its global customer base. Robert Newsome.

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