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Flexible Professional Development for Busy Career and HR Management Specialists
Presented by:Roberta Neault, PhD, CCC, RRP
Krista Maydew, MA, GCDF Life Strategies Ltd.
www.lifestrategies.ca / [email protected]
Overview Introductions / Goals The Unregulated World of Certifications and
CEUs The Impact of a Knowledge Economy Role Conflicts: Fitting in the Role of “Learner” e-Learning
An Overview 10 Tips for Thriving in the Virtual World of e-Learning
e-Learning Opportunities Questions and Answers / CEU Verification
Forms
The Unregulated World of Certifications and CEUs
The Unregulated World of Certification and CEUs
Unregulated professions Self-regulated professions Certification Continuing Education Units (CEUs) The Agreement on Internal Trade
(AIT) “In January 2009, Canada's premiers agreed to amend
the AIT to remove labour mobility barriers for certified workers so they will be able to move freely to work where opportunities exist.” http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/labourmobility/ait.html
The Ethics of Lifelong Learning
Canadian Standards and Guidelines 1.b. - Self-Improvement
Canadian Council of Human Resource Associations
Code of Ethics #8 - Professional Growth Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy
Association Code of Ethics C1 - General Responsibility
In the information society, lifelong learning has become the rule...
Better professional training would enhance worker employability and
upgrade the general skill level of the workforce
~Committee on Economic Affairs and Development
The Impact of A Knowledge Economy
The Impact of a Knowledge Economy
1977 – “I’m finished school” 2010 – “Tracking CEUs” What’s your experience? How has the expectation of lifelong
learning impacted you?
Defining Challenges
Role Conflicts: Fitting in the Role of “Learner”
Current Reality Busy lives
A commitment to continuous learning A quest for work-life balance Increased expectations
(internal/external) Role conflict: A juggling act
Need to practice what we preach Adhere to ethical codes Maintain currency
Work/Life Conflict There is no "one size fits all" solution …different
policies, practices and strategies will be needed to reduce each of the five components of work/life conflict Role overload Work to family interference Family to work interference Caregiver strain Negative work to family spillover
~ Health Canada Study, Duxbury & Higgins, 2003
The Challenges Fitting learning into busy lives and
workplaces Accommodating conflicting work/life
demands Accessing specialized topics in diverse
regions Overcoming time and money limitations Sustainability
e-Learning
e-Language Asynchronous
Posting to forums but not in “real time” Synchronous
Chats Webinars
Self-Paced Online or Packages (Print, DVD, or Software)
Mixed Mode Combination of online and classroom-based
Facilitated Instructor-Led
e-Learning Formats Self-study
Interactive CD-ROM Interactive website
Facilitated online learning Synchronous Asynchronous
Mixed-mode / Blended Combined different modes of instruction
Benefits of e-Learning Flexibility
Provide access to education anytime, anywhere!
Minimize role conflict / Maximize work-life balance
Accommodate travel and work/family schedules
Become part of a global community of learners Affordability
Cost effective access to quality instructors Continue working and earning while in school
Enhanced “Essential Skills” Reading Text, Document Use, Writing, Working
with Others, Thinking Skills, and Computer Use Going “Green”
Minimize carbon footprint / no commuting
Who is Learning Online? Students from anywhere in the world with Internet
access From rural communities as well as urban centres
Students who require flexible schedules, due to Family / work responsibilities Travel / relocation Shift work Other training (e.g., competitive athletes)
Students who need accessible learning To accommodate disabilities Due to lack of transportation
Are they techies? Rarely…most are new to e-learning Many are mid-career or older
e-Learners say they value…
The ability to progress rapidly and in a manner that allows practical application
Interactive, very supportive, relaxed environment
A high-quality learning experience that allows students to tailor learning to their needs
A diverse group of students interacting and bringing different skill sets to a discussion
The opportunity to achieve my career goals in the comfort of my home
e-Learning Readiness Previous experience with
e-Learning Navigating online Using e-mail Technology
Organization and time management Communication preferences Internet access
10 Tips for Thriving in the Virtual World of e-Learning
1. Choose wisely 2. Access a good computer and reliable high speed
Internet3. Plan ahead4. Allocate specific time to e-learning5. Don’t over commit 6. Organize your study space, both physical and
computer7. Clarify expectations8. Ask for what you need 9. Maximize “lost time” – identify 5 minute tasks10. Print selectively
e-Learning Opportunities
Mixed-Mode / Blended e-Learning Opportunities
Acadia University MEd: Counselling
Athabasca University Certificate: Career Development / Master of Counselling
Memorial University Med: Counselling Psychology / Certificate: Career
Development Okanagan College
Career Facilitator Certificate Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
MEd: Counselling Psychology / MEd: Adult Education, Specialization in Work and Career
University of British Columbia MEd / MA: Counselling Psychology
University of Victoria MEd / MA: Counselling Psychology
Fully Online e-Learning Opportunities
Conestoga College Certificate Programs Career Development Practitioner / Career Foundations
Yorkville University MA Counselling Psychology
Practicum is face-to-face Continuing Education
Psychometric Assessments Qualification Program
Life Strategies LearnOnline Topical Intros
Basics of EAP (through Sutton Consulting) Blueprint
Professional e-Communities and Networks Certificate Programs (Facilitated e-Learning)
Survivability Personality Dimensions®
Career Management Professional (through Yorkville University)
Global Career Development Facilitator Program Modularized specializations
Outplacement, Multicultural, Rehabilitation, Life Skills
Mapped to Canadian Standards and Guidelines Pre-approved for CEUs for GCDF, CCC, RRP
Questions