Monthly Archives: January 2014

To date, we’ve looked at the big picture of online CE and examined the early stages of the maturity curve. Next we’ll dive into the intermediate stages. Online Live Events Most commonly referred to as webcasts or webinars, these online live events only exist online. They do not have a live in-person audience. Instead they are produced in relative physical isolation and attendees join via the Internet. They allow both the presenter and the attendees to participate from the comfort and convenience of their home or office. Presenters and attendees don’t need to be in the same building, city or even [...]

In last month’s article, we looked at the overarching maturity curve of online continuing education (CE), from online registration all the way through to fully blended learning. Over the next few weeks, I’ll break the curve down to three segments to help you identify where your organization is and how you can progress up and to the right. First though, let’s take a minute to think back on the days before the Internet was widely available. The days of Sonny & Cher, Celtics-Lakers rivalry and rotary phones, or even Doogie Howser, Bruce Springsteen and cassette tapes. Back then the most common ways [...]

So, naturally, it MUST be time for a few New Year’s resolutions! I took a few best practices from our most successful clients and turned them into resolutions for you CE Directors out there that are looking for a way to make 2014 the best year ever. Drum roll… 1) I resolve to understand my members educational needs better and to deliver on them. You should be surveying your CE purchasers on an annual basis—and NOT as part of the general member survey. What keeps my members up at night when it comes to education and compliance? How can I help [...]