THE

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA S O C I E T Y

INTERNATIONAL FOR KEY WOMEN EDUCATORS

Report of the Ad Hoc Online Leadership Course Committee

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

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THE

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA S O C I E T Y

INTERNATIONAL FOR KEY WOMEN EDUCATORS

Ad Hoc Committee for Online Leadership Course Development Dr. Judith R. Merz

, Chairman, New Jersey

Dr. Susan Booker,

Virginia

Dr. Linda Burgess-Getts,

Virginia

Ms. Vicki Kajioka,

Hawaii

Ms. Linda McCrary,

Tennessee

Dr. Elizabeth Tarner,

Virginia

Ms. Corlea Plowman,

Ex Officio

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THE

DELTA KAPPA GAMMA S O C I E T Y

INTERNATIONAL FOR KEY WOMEN EDUCATORS

Ad Hoc Committee for Online Leadership Course Development

Mission: To study and offer options to deliver an online course in leadership development.

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Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

Process:

All meetings were at-a-distance!

Communication occurred via varied online tools.

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Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

Two Products for You:

1. Electronic course (CD):

Leadership Tools on the Net

2. Series of online courses:

Leaders’ Learning Suite

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Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Product #1 Leadership Tools on the Net This electronic course delivered on CD provides an overview of Internet tools to facilitate quality leadership.

Learners will:

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Identify web-based resources for leadership.

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Explain the strengths of various resources for leadership tasks.

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Explore resources of interest.

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An Overview of Web-based tools for Leadership on the Lattice

The following web-based tools promote

inclusion

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support

, and

interaction —all

keys to lattice leadership: 1. Email 2. Instant Messaging(IMs) 3. Skype 4. Adobe Connect 5. Wikis 6. GoToMeeting.com

7. Groups and listservs 8. Blogs

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Why Lead Electronically?

The

benefits

of using Internet-based tools for leadership include:  The ability to interact and build relationships with a wide range of individuals in an efficient and effective manner.

 Reduction in travel costs.

 Savings in time for travel.

 Increased productivity.

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Pronounced to rhyme with “hype”… SKYPE is: “Peer-to-peer Internet telephony network.” VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) service.

Software for making free calls over the Internet.

Free download at www.skype.com

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Adobe Connect

Adobe Connect is web conferencing software that enables individuals and small businesses to communicate instantly and collaborate through easy-to-use, easy-to-access online personal meeting rooms.

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Wikis

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The word is derived from the Hawaiian term for “quickly quickly.”

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A wiki is essentially a website that allows visitors to create, add, remove, edit and change content for a document.

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The term also refers to collaborative server software that provides sufficient ease of interaction and operation to allow such collaborative work to occur.

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GoToMeeting.com

GoToMeeting.com is a website that expands upon the previous tools in facilitating collaboration and work on common products.

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Blogs • “Blog” is a shortened form of the term “weblog.” • The word is used as both a noun and a verb .

– A blog is a website that you create to express your ideas on an ongoing basis.

– “To blog” is to edit or post to your weblog.

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Tips for Professional Email Etiquette

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Ad Hoc Online Leadership Course Committee The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

Leadership Tools on the Net

Get your copy now! Member cost: $20 Nonmember cost: $30

Available at Convention Store NOW!

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Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Product #2

Leaders’ Learning Suite:

A series of 10 online courses for members interested in expanding leadership vision and skills.

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Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Product #2

Leaders’ Learning Suite:

Delta Kappa Gamma leadership training that is

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Flexible

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Focused

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Cost-effective

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Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Leaders’ Learning Suite: Flexible: You purchase a “seat” that allows you to access the learning suite for 1 year — At your own time . . .

At your own place . . .

At your own pace!

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Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Leaders’ Learning Suite: Focused: 5 core, required courses + 5 personal choices from a list of more than 80 courses.

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Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Leaders’ Learning Suite: 5 core, required courses: 1. Leadership Skills for Women 2. Building a Successful Team 3. Delegating 4. Presentation Skills 5. Providing Effective Feedback

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Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Leaders’ Learning Suite: You choose 5 from more than 75 courses

,

such as:

• • • • • • • • •

Achieving Personal Goals Applying Leadership Basics Balancing Work and Family Conflict Intervention Developing a Strategic Plan Creating a Strong Leadership Team Leading Effective Meetings Managing Change Time Management

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Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Leaders’ Learning Suite: Cost-Effective: One full year of access for introductory price of only

$49.95

!

Convention Special: 5 seats for $225 ($45 each) Buy with your friends!

Buy for your chapter or school!

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Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Leaders’ Learning Suite: Flexible, focused, cost-effective leadership training. Flexible: You can access courses asynchronously, at your own convenience of time and place. Focused: Core courses have been carefully selected to emphasize key leadership skills for Delta Kappa Gamma women.

Selection option meets your individual interests and needs. Cost-effective: You can purchase access to the suite for a full year for only $49.95.

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Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Two Products for You!

Available NOW in Convention Store!

1. Leadership Tools on the Net

CD-based course Only $20

2.

Leaders’ Learning Suite

10 Online Courses Introductory Price: $49.95

per “seat” Convention Special: 5 seats for $225

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