NTC Session - Classrooms Without Walls: Methods for Online Learning

The first session I attended at the Nonprofit Technology Conference was Classrooms Without Walls: Methods for Online Learning. I wanted to attend this session since my goal in the future is to develop e-learning and online training. I was curious to learn the different ways nonprofits were implementing online learning.

Most of this session was a review for me since I studied Instructional Systems Technology in college.

Here is some background information:

• Online learning can be asynchronous or synchronous
• Online courses can be full courses or by modules
• Online learning can be in lecture format
• Games can be used to learn more about a topic
• Blogs can be a form of online learning
• The learning/training can be individualized
• People have different styles of learning and different learning styles can be used in online learning

Resources Shared:

• Wildlife University - National Wildlife Federation
• WebJunction
• Reports: E-Learning in Nonprofits and Associations
• ReadyTalk
• 834 Tips for Successful Online Instruction