1. 1 THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA S O C I E T Y INTERNATIONAL FOR KEY WOMEN EDUCATORS Report of the Ad Hoc Online Leadership Course Committee The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International

2. 2 THE DELTA KAPPA GAMMA S O C I E T Y 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 McCrary, Tennessee Dr. Elizabeth Tarner, Virginia Ms. Corlea Plowman, Ex Officio

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

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

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

6. 6 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. Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

7. 7 An Overview of Web-based tools for Leadership on the Lattice The following web-based tools promote inclusion, support, and interaction—all keys to lattice leadership:  1.Email 2.Instant Messaging(IMs) 3.Skype 4.Adobe Connect 5. Wikis 6. GoToMeeting.com 7. Groups and listservs 8. Blogs From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

8. 8 Why Lead Electronically? The benefits of using Internet-based tools for leadership include:  The ability to interact and build relationships with a wide range of individuals in an efficient and effective manner. Reduction in travel costs. Savings in time for travel. Increased productivity. From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

9. 9 Pronounced to rhyme with “hype”… SKYPE is: “Peer-to-peer Internet telephony network.” VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) service. Software for making free calls over the Internet. Free download at www.skype.com  From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

10. 10 Adobe Connect 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.  From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

11. 11 Wikis  The word is derived from the Hawaiian term for “quickly quickly.”  A wiki is essentially a website that allows visitors to create, add, remove, edit and change content for a document.  The term also refers to collaborative server software that provides sufficient ease of interaction and operation to allow such collaborative work to occur.  From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

12. 12 GoToMeeting.com GoToMeeting.com is a website that expands upon the previous tools in facilitating collaboration and work on common products. G o T o M e e t i n g  From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

13. 13 Blogs “Blog” is a shortened form of the term “weblog.” The word is used as both a noun and a 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.  From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

14. 14 Tips for Professional Email Etiquette  Bonus Section! From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course From Leadership Tools on the Net Electronic Leadership Course 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

15. 15 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 2008 Report of Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Available at Convention Store NOW!

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

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18. 18 Leaders’ Learning Suite Leaders’ Learning 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! Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

19. 19 Leaders’ Learning Suite: Focused: 5 core, required courses 5 personal choices from a list of more than 80 courses. Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course 20+ professional development hours! +

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

21. 21 Leaders’ Learning Suite Leaders’ Learning 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 Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course

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24. 24 2. Leaders’ Learning Suite Ad Hoc Committee: Online Leadership Course Two Products for You! Available NOW in Convention Store! 1. Leadership Tools on the Net CD-based courseOnly $20 10 Online Courses Introductory Price: $49.95 per “seat” Convention Special: 5 seats for $225