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How to Continue the Conference Learning Experience

WBT Systems

Conferences consume a great deal of your association’s time and financial resources. The truth is: conferences are not the most effective method of transferring knowledge. In most associations, only a small percentage of members attend conferences. Why Continue the Conference Learning Experience.

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Associations play an important role in higher education

Aaron Wolowiec

But with credentialing programs, MOOCs, conferences and other online offerings, associations can fill the skills gap. Try MOOCs or coding camps. However, there’s a huge divide in the readiness of such skills. Mix and match educational opportunities. Maybe a formal degree will give you the competencies you desire, maybe not.

Education 180
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Associations play an important role in higher education

Aaron Wolowiec

But with credentialing programs, MOOCs, conferences and other online offerings, associations can fill the skills gap. Try MOOCs or coding camps. However, there’s a huge divide in the readiness of such skills. Mix and match educational opportunities. Maybe a formal degree will give you the competencies you desire, maybe not.

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Association Brain Food: 5.9.25

Reid All About it

. – MMC + Tech Happy Hour 2025 (Washington DC) Join us right outside the DC convention center for a fun evening of networking and socializing with fellow young professionals following ASAE’s MMC + Tech conference. More info/register. Organizer: ASAE Young Professionals Advisory Committee Tue 5/13 at 12 p.m. Wed 5/14 at 6 p.m.

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Wednesday Buzz: Use MOOCs to Build Community

Associations Now

Does your association provide massive open online courses (MOOCs) or virtual continuing education courses to members? But if your conference has an advocacy component, you may want to invite groups that are typically on the other side of your policy issues. Perhaps you should suggest that your members do their learning together.

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8 New Ideas for Engaging Online Students

WBT Systems

Even if an instructor has scored well on conference evaluations, an online environment requires a new skillset. For example, at an ASAE conference, several members presented a video that illustrated a common problem for IT directors. Articles, videos, podcast episodes and conference session recordings. Policies and regulations.

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Association Brain Food: 7.1.22

Reid All About it

He pulls out association-relevant findings from the successes of MOOCs, LinkedIn Learning, Khan Academy, The Great Courses, Udemy, and Degreed. Tommy Goodwin, Vice President, Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance. Professional development. Quick hits. Presenters: Jeff Evans, Director, Public Policy, ASAE. Wed 7/13 at 12 p.m. –

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