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January 14, 2010 SUMMARY OF GAZeL’S 5TH ANNUAL CEO BREAKFAST. On the morning of Tuesday, January 12, 2010 the 5th annual CEO breakfast was held at the University Club in Phoenix, AZ. About 7:15-7:40 AM the invitees networked and exchanged greetings and business cards. Breakfast was served at 7:45. Alex Devereux, GAZEL’s President made announcements of future events and presented certificates of appreciation to several members of the board and technology community for outstanding assistance they have given to GAZeL. Alex then introduced State Senator John Huppenthal, Chairman of the Senate Education Committee. Senator Huppenthal gave a very enlightening talk concerning digital curriculum and hybrid learning that is happening and should be happening. He gave examples where this is already taking place in Arizona. The talk was very interesting and gave us all a better understanding of his knowledge of education in general and eLearning in particular. Much to our delight Senator Huppenthal took this opportunity to announce his candidacy for Superintendent of public instruction. Many people stayed to discuss education and enjoy the morning. Breakfast was delicious, the speech was interesting and we will look forward to future networking meetings.

We look forward to seeing you at an important CEO breakfast to kick off Gazel’s 2010 year. GAZEL’s annual CEO breakfast will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010.It will be at the University Club at 39 East Monte Vista. Our speaker is Senator John Huppenthal who is chairman of the Senate Education Committee and will speak about the present and future of Education in Arizona.  If you are the CEO of an eLearning Company or the representative of the CEO and would like an invitation to this breakfast please let us know.  There is no charge to you as the event is being sponsored by Pearson.  We will send invitations to those who have attended this function in the past but there are many new companies that we do not know. This event is by invitation only and we are limited by the space provided at the University Club. For more information contact Bobbie Kraver at bkraver@qwest.net or 602-944-2324.

We look forward to seeing you for a fun breakfast to kick off the coming year. GAZeL,s annual CEO breakfast will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. If you are the CEO of an eLearning Company or the representative of the CEO and would like an invitation to this breakfast please let us know. We will send invitations to those who have attended this function in the past but there are many new companies that we do not know. This breakfast is sponsored by Pearson. For more information contact Bobbie Kraver at bkraver@qwest.net or 602-944-2324.

The last networking event of the 2009 year took place in Surprise, Arizona. The Director of Communiversity, Todd Aakhus, Ph.D spoke about the concept of joining with the community and other Community Colleges, Universities and even local high schools to bring coursework to the local community. This concept has been done in a few other cities, but the difference in Surprise is that the technology is advanced. Classes can be taken on line, with a live teacher at the school, or in a hybrid situation. The building is new and computers, classrooms, open areas are inviting to all age groups. Degrees can be granted at the AA and BA, BS area and soon there will be advanced degrees available. Students can work at their own speed and records can be transferred to other schools over the internet.

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This was a very interesting meeting. A tour of Communiversity after the presentation was taken and the other attendees felt as I did. This school shows the speed at which technology in education has reached a high. It made me feel that GAZeL has played a part in creating the reality of eLearning.

The last networking event of the 2009 year took place in Surprise, Arizona. The Director of Communiversity, Todd Aakhus, Ph.D spoke about the concept of joining with the community and other Community Colleges, Universities and even local high schools to bring coursework to the local community. This concept has been done in a few other cities, but the difference in Surprise is that the technology is advanced. Classes can be taken on line, with a live teacher at the school, or in a hybrid situation. The building is new and computers, classrooms, open areas are inviting to all age groups. Degrees can be granted at the AA and BA, BS area and soon there will be advanced degrees available. Students can work at their own speed and records can be transferred to other schools over the internet.

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This was a very interesting meeting. A tour of Communiversity after the presentation was taken and the other attendees felt as I did. This school shows the speed at which technology in education has reached a high. It made me feel that GAZeL has played a part in creating the reality of eLearning.

GAZeL Executive Board Meeting - Noon, Thursday, November 12th

Ted, Bob, Bobbie, Michelle, Steve, Alisa, Michael and Maggie were on the phone.

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