Curriculum: Ties that Bind

Amanda Batson, August 6th, 2016

Curriculum creates ties that bind:  learner to learning, P2P engagement, and members to organizations.  In association professional development, curriculum really is the heart of the matter, as expressed by my friend and former executive director of the Texas Association of School Business Officials, Gwendolyn Santiago.  She viewed curriculum as the heart of professional education. . . . Read More: Curriculum: Ties that Bind

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Three Benefits of Strategic Planning for Unified Learning

Amanda Batson, November 17th, 2015

In a world of 24/7 information, data, and learning, organizations devoted to professional development often struggle to be heard.  Whether it’s lynda.com, a subsidiary of LinkedIn;  a MOOC from an array of prestigious universities (note the aggregation services of Class Central); or a Curiosity smart meme or course, people have options.  These options may . . . Read More: Three Benefits of Strategic Planning for Unified Learning

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Three Tips for Better Association Videos

Amanda Batson, July 8th, 2014

Association video should be produced to advance mission, vision, learning, or causes.  Assuming that you have identified which of these reasons calls for video, here are three tips for better results.

 

Plan ahead.  I see many associations, who for years have hosted the annual conference and exhibition, decide to “video” speakers and/or sessions.  . . . Read More: Three Tips for Better Association Videos

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Education Architecture: Built on Sand or Solid Ground?

Amanda Batson, August 28th, 2013

I bet a school building jumped into your mind when you read the phrase, “education architecture.”  And, yes, architecture focused on brick and mortar buildings used for educational purposes can be considered “education architecture.”  Design, development, and construction of buildings for learning traditionally hold places of high regard.

The architecture of education, however, is . . . Read More: Education Architecture: Built on Sand or Solid Ground?

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