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10 Secrets of Online Course Design from Award-Winning MOOCs

WBT Systems

Typically, a MOOC features a course syllabus, in this case, a ten-week lesson plan with assigned reading (poems), instructor-created video content, discussion forum, peer-reviewed writing assignments, and quizzes. 3 – Feature unscripted video group discussions. Barbara Oakley of UC San Diego.

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BIO International Convention 2020: Taking an International 17,000 Attendee Conference Virtual in Under 8 Weeks

Achurch

This year’s convention was scheduled to take place in San Diego, June 8-11, 2020. They had the text communication box open and many of the speakers were online live while the video was playing to interact with attendees and answer questions. While you need to make sure you cover all your event costs (staff, technology, etc.),

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.29.20

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It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. Participants posted their topics on e180’s Topic Market and sent invitations for one-on-one or group Braindates—video chat discussions on the Braindate platform. Presenter: Mandy Brown, Lecturer, San Diego State University L.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.5.21

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This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Explore the trends and technologies your association can better monetize and/or innovate with so you can more effectively educate and communicate with your members, constituents, and the public. More info/register. every Monday.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.22.21

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Maddie Grant of Propel and Rick Bawcum of Cimatri launched a new podcast, The Association Mashup , which will focus on the intersection of culture and technology. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. New association podcast. Host: ASAE.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.17.20

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This series of 15-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Joe Buehrle, vice president of organizational planning for Social Advocates for Youth, San Diego. Nonprofit Technology Trends Round Table: 2020. Host: Association Women Technology Champions. Mon 1/20 at 1 p.m.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 4.9.21

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A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events. Host: Brandt Krueger, founder Event Technology Consulting. This series of 15- to 20-minute videos cover hot topics and issues related to 501c organization management. Fri 4/9 at 12 p.m.

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