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Jonathan Finkelstein, CSTP
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Learning in Real Time
   
 
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CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:
"Leading Effective Live Online Events"


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Begins October 17, 2008

Live & Online

In this four-part live online workshop -- taking place over a three week period -- participants learn and practice effective, practical and creative strategies and techniques for the live online environment. Concrete approaches for synchronous facilitation abound, as do ideas for the design of real-time activities that take learning and collaborating online to a whole new level. The workshop is led by industry pioneer Jonathan Finkelstein, author of the best-selling book Learning in Real Time (Jossey-Bass).

This four-session online certificate program begins
October 17, 2008. Register Now!

Certificate Program: Leading Effective Live Online Events

Instructor

This workshop will be led by industry pioneer Jonathan Finkelstein, founder of the CSTP program, executive producer of LearningTimes, and author of Learning in Real Time (Wiley / Jossey-Bass).

Few people have spent more time in real-time online learning environments facilitating and working with others to create effective learning experiences worthy of the live online medium.

Jonathan is also host of the Real Time Minute, a regular online program about synchronous collaboration and learning. The son of two New York City public school teachers, Jonathan graduated with honors from Harvard University.

Program Details
In this four-part live online workshop -- taking place over a two week period -- participants learn and practice effective, practical and creative strategies and techniques for the live online environment. Concrete approaches for synchronous facilitation abound, as do ideas for the design of real-time activities that take learning and collaborating online to a whole new level.

In addition to basic instructional design skills this certificate program will explore:

  • Effective live event moderation and facilitation
  • Fostering interactivity
  • Activity and content design
  • Game-based activities, live online
  • Exceptional use of virtual whiteboards
  • Shared web browsing
  • Creating interactive exercises
  • Application sharing
  • Audio and video options
  • Ensuring learning and meeting objectives are met

Live online virtual classroom "practice areas" are available for independent practice and exploration. Approximately 20-45 minutes of independent activity is suggested between sessions.


This workshop takes place over a 3-week period, and includes 4 live instructional webcasts of 75-90 minutes each.


This certificate program is for anyone interested in creating their first podcast, or taking their initial forays into podcasting to the next level. Participants from all backgrounds are encouraged to participate, including: education, corporate organizations, community facilitators, museums, healthcare, associations, libraries, publishing and government agencies. The diversity of each set of workshop participants offers great perspective to all involved.

Online Course Schedule
This workshop takes place over a 3-week period, and includes 4 live 75-90 minute instructional webcasts. The schedule is as follows:
     
 

• Friday, October 17, 2008  

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
 

• Tuesday, October 21, 2008  

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
 

• Thursday, October 23, 2008  

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
 

• Tuesday, October 28, 2008  

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT

All sessions start at 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (New York time). See below for the time of the sessions listed in various time zones:

 

• 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Pacific Standard Time (PST)
 

• 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Mountain Standard Time (MST)
 

• 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Central Standard Time (CST)
 

• 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
 

• 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Atlantic Standard Time (AST)

For times in other cities, visit this link. Live sessions will be recorded for those who wish to go back and review or who must miss a live session. Participants are expected to complete outside work between live class meetings.

Registration Details
Register for this certificate program now to reserve a virtual seat. See below.

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Fee:

Registration fee: US $795

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