Association for Women in Computing (AWC)

E-Learning and Professional Development & SetFocus Tour

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This month the Northern New Jersey Association for Women in Computing (AWC) welcomes Caren Levine, Founder and Principle Consultant of Etheoreal and Theresa Billy, Director of Corporate Communications and Strategy of SetFocus.   Corporations, organizations, and individuals are increasingly turning to e-learning for as a resource for professional development. Ms. Levine will examine different models of online learning, with an emphasis on professional development and communities of practice. She will also look at design considerations that support successful learning experiences. Online tools such as wikis, blogs, e-learning platforms, and virtual environments such as Second Life will be explored.   In addition to Caren's presentation, you will gain first hand exposure to SetFocus' answer to e-learning, known as The GRID. SetFocus is the global leader in selecting, training, placing, and supporting Microsoft professionals worldwide. Through strategic relationships, SetFocus develops programs that directly source skilled professionals to meet the immediate hiring needs of its partners.   A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, SetFocus utilizes a unique combination of services to help organizations grow allowing them to meet marketplace opportunities with speed and agility. SetFocus has won semi-finalist awards for both the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year as well as the New Jersey Family Business of the Year. It is currently ranked on Inc. 5,000 fastest growing companies in America.   For more information, SetFocus can be reached at +1-886-91-TRAIN and through its website, www.setfocus.com.   Join us for this very interesting tour and presentation!   AGENDA 5:30pm Networking & Dinner 6:30pm Tour of SetFocus 7:00pm SetFocus Company Background 7:15pm Caren's presentation on eLearning 8:00pm Q&A		Speaker  Caren N. Levine When  Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:30pm - 8:30pm Where  SetFocus Headquarters RSVP By May 11, 2008 to Monica Heller Note: You may make your payment when you arrive at the meeting, but please be aware that NNJ-AWC assumes that when you make a reservation, you are responsible for the cost whether or not you attend. The fee for the dinner and the presentation is $20 for members or non-members. (Please let us know when you RSVP if you prefer a vegetarian dinner.) Checks should be made out to "AWC-NNJ". PRESENTER Caren N. Levine is the founder and principal consultant of Etheoreal, a consulting agency specializing in educational media and technology. In addition to developing a series of online resources for educators and exploring uses of open source software for learning, Caren is also active in the Second Life educational community. She has taught graduate level courses and professional development workshops in the field of educational technology in face-to-face and online settings. Caren blogs about education and technology, and has written a dissertation case study of online learning for professional development. Caren holds an ASTD E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate. She can be reached at: caren@etheoreal.com.