THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL FOR KEY

THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL FOR KEY WOMEN EDUCATORS Report of the Ad Hoc Online Leadership Course Committee The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International 1

THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL FOR KEY WOMEN EDUCATORS Ad Hoc Committee for Online Leadership Course Development Dr. Judith R. Merz, Chairman, New Jersey Dr. Susan Booker, Virginia Dr. Linda Burgess-Getts, Virginia Ms. Vicki Kajioka, Hawaii Ms. Linda Mc. Crary, Tennessee Dr. Elizabeth Tarner, Virginia Ms. Corlea Plowman, Ex Officio 2

THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SOCIETY Ad Hoc Committee for Online Leadership Course Development Mission: INTERNATIONAL FOR KEY WOMEN EDUCATORS To study and offer options to deliver an online course in leadership development. 3

Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Process: All meetings were at-a-distance! Communication occurred via varied online tools. 4

Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Two Products for You: 1. Electronic course (CD): Leadership Tools on the Net 2. Series of online courses: Leaders’ Learning Suite 5

Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Product #1 Leadership Tools on the Net This electronic course delivered on CD provides an overview of Internet tools to facilitate quality leadership. Learners will: • Identify web-based resources for leadership. • Explain the strengths of various resources for leadership tasks. • Explore resources of interest. 6

t Ne e th e on rs u ls Co oo T hip ip h r The followings web-based tools promote inclusion, rs de e a ad support, and interaction—all keys to lattice Le Le m leadership: nic o o Fr ctr e El An Overview of Web-based tools for Leadership on the Lattice 1. Email 2. Instant Messaging(IMs) 3. Skype 4. Adobe Connect 5. Wikis 6. Go. To. Meeting. com 7. Groups and listservs 8. Blogs 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course 7

t Ne e th e on rs u ls Co oo T hip ip s h er rs d e ea ad L Le c i om tron Fr lec üThe ability to interact E Why Lead Electronically? The benefits of using Internet-based tools for leadership include: and build relationships with a wide range of individuals in an efficient and effective manner. üReduction in travel costs. üSavings in time for travel. üIncreased productivity. 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course 8

t Ne e th e on rs u ls Co oo T hip ip s h er rs d e ea ad L Le c i om Pronounced to rhyme on tr Fr ec El SKYPE is: with “hype”… • “Peer-to-peer Internet telephony network. ” • Vo. IP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) service. • Software for making free calls over the Internet. Free download at www. skype. com 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course 9

t Ne e th e on rs u ls Co oo T hip ip s h er rs d e ea ad L Le c i om tron Fr lec Adobe E Adobe Connect is web conferencing software that enables individuals and small businesses to communicate instantly and collaborate through easy-to-use, easy-to-access online personal meeting rooms. 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course 10

t Ne e th e on rs u ls Co oo T hip ip s h er rs d e ea ad word is derived from Ø The c L Le i omforron “quickly. ” t Fr ec El Wikis the Hawaiian term Ø A wiki is essentially a website that allows visitors to create, add, remove, edit and change content for a document. Ø The term also refers to collaborative server software that provides sufficient ease of interaction and operation to allow such collaborative work to occur. 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course 11

t Ne e th e on rs u ls Co oo T hip ip s h er rs d e ea ad L Le c i om Go. To. Meeting. com on tr Fr ec El expands upon the Go. To. Meeting. com is a website that previous tools in facilitating collaboration and work on common products. Go To Meetin g 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course 12

t Ne e th e on rs u ls Co oo T hip ip s h er rs“Blog” is a shortened form of the term • e Lead ad Le m nic “weblog. ” ro tro F lec E • The word is used as both a noun and a Blogs verb. – A blog is a website that you create to express your ideas on an ongoing basis. – “To blog” is to edit or post to your weblog. 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course 13

t Ne e th e on rs u ls Co oo T hip ip s h er rs d e ea ad L Le c i om tron Fr lec E Tips for Professional Email Etiquette n! io ct Se us n Bo 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course 14

Ad Hoc Online Leadership Course Committee The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Leadership Tools on the Net Get your copy now! Member cost: $20 Nonmember cost: $30 Available at Convention Store NOW! 15 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Product #2 Leaders’ Learning Suite: Suite A series of 10 online courses for members interested in expanding leadership vision and skills. 16

Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Product #2 Leaders’ Learning Suite: Suite Delta Kappa Gamma leadership training that is • Flexible • Focused • Cost-effective 17

Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Leaders’ Learning Suite: Suite Flexible: You purchase a “seat” that allows you to access the learning suite for 1 year— At your own time. . . At your own place. . . At your own pace! 18

Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Leaders’ Learning Suite: Suite Focused: 5 core, required courses + 5 personal choices from a list of more than 80 courses. 0+ al 2 ion t s fes pmen pro elo ! dev hours 19

Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Leaders’ Learning Suite: Suite 5 core, required courses: 1. Leadership Skills for Women 2. Building a Successful Team 3. Delegating 4. Presentation Skills 5. Providing Effective Feedback 20

Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Leaders’ Learning Suite: Suite You choose 5 from more than 75 courses, such as: • • • Achieving Personal Goals Applying Leadership Basics Balancing Work and Family Conflict Intervention Developing a Strategic Plan Creating a Strong Leadership Team Leading Effective Meetings Managing Change Time Management 21

Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Leaders’ Learning Suite: Suite Cost-Effective: One full year of access for introductory price of only $49. 95! Convention Special: 5 seats for $225 ($45 each) Buy with your friends! Buy for your chapter or school! 22

Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Leaders’ Learning Suite: Suite Flexible, focused, cost-effective leadership training. Flexible: Focused: You can access courses asynchronously, at your own convenience of time and place. Core courses have been carefully selected to emphasize key leadership skills for Delta Kappa Gamma women. Selection option meets your individual interests and needs. Cost-effective: You can purchase access to the suite for a full year for only $49. 95. 23

Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Two Products for You! Available NOW in Convention Store! 1. Leadership Tools on the Net CD-based course Only $20 2. Leaders’ Learning Suite 10 Online Courses Introductory Price: $49. 95 per “seat” Convention Special: 5 seats for $225 24