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Greater Arizona eLearning Association. GAZEL Overview. February 17, 2011 ATIC Presentation Steve Peters 480-779-9818 gazel@gazel.org. www.gazel.org. Presentation. Here is what I will talk a bout today A little about GAZeL, who we are, what we do and why you want to get involved?
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Greater Arizona eLearning Association GAZEL Overview February 17, 2011 ATIC Presentation Steve Peters 480-779-9818 gazel@gazel.org www.gazel.org
Presentation • Here is what I will talk about today • A little about GAZeL, who we are, what we do and why you want to get involved? • Biggest barriers to the adoption of technology and eLearning in our schools • What we need to do now!
GAZEL Associates • Providers of eLearning technologies and services • Consumers of eLearning technologies and services • eLearning practitioners • Educators • Related businesses, organizations and institutions that support the industry
Arizona eLearning Industry • Estimated $3 Billion + Industry In Arizona • eLearning Markets • Education - K-12, Colleges & Universities • Business & Industry • Government and military • Individuals and lifelong learners
Arizona Companies • Develop & provide a broad spectrum of technologies & services • Digital Curriculum and Curriculum Repositories • Broadband Connectivity, Routers, Computers • Content and learning management systems • Online education and training programs • Web casting and web conferencing • Simulations • Consulting and Services • eLearning research • More
What We Do • GAZEL/Industry community portal • eNewsLetters and e-mail broadcasts • An Arizona online eLearning Industry Directory • Trade shows, educational events, and product demonstrations for networking, and business and professional development • Legislative and policy advocacy on behalf of the industry • Special Projects, such as collaborative marketing /PR initiatives that promote eLearning and the industry Continued …
What We Do - 2 • Strategic relationships with other business, technology and education organizations • Support Community initiatives such as ESATS, the eLearning System For Arizona Teachers and Students • Provide Forums to share industry knowledge, white papers, etc. • Encourage and provide access to eLearning research in Arizona
Some Things We Have Done • Annual eLearning CEO Breakfast • eLearning research initiatives and workshop • Networking events • Educational Forums • Leadership In eLearning Arizona eLearning Conference, Expo and Networking Event - May 2006 • eLearning and Collaboration in the Global Economy - Arizona eLearning Policy and Strategy Summit -Feb. 2008
On Tap for 2012 • On-line Arizona eLearning Industry Directory • eNewsletters and e-mail broadcasts • eLearning CEO/Executive Luncheon • Monthly Live Social Networking Events • Monthly/Bi-Monthly Lunch Forums • Support eSATS eLearning Legislation • High Level Conference or Summit • Collaboration with key education advocacy/reform initiatives/organizations
Barriers To Adoption Of eLearning • What are the biggest obstacles to the adoption of technology and eLearning in our schools? • Is it funding? • Is it lack of connectivity? • Is it lack of trained teachers? • Is a lack of effective digital curriculum? • Is it lack of technology – computers or other devices, networks, • In my opinion these are not the biggest barriers
The Biggest Barriers • The biggest barriers are • Lack of public understanding of and lack of support for eLearning • What eLearning and technology in education is • The power and benefits of eLearning • The status of adoption of eLearning • Previous failures • Lack of a clear vision, plan, and strategy at all levels • Lack of political will and public policy
What Do We Need To Do Now An awareness campaign Actions Clear articulated plan (eSats) Stakeholder/advocacy action oriented summit Support for GAZeL, eSats and ATIC Add your text in here
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Greater Arizona eLearning Association GAZEL Overview February 17, 2012 ATIC Presentation Steve Peters 480-779-9818 gazel@gazel.org www.gazel.org