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Interesting upcoming conference news...

This premier Arizona eLearning Community Networking event is hosted by GAZeL and sponsored by various vendors.

eLearning Drinks is a vibrant and growing opportunity to socialize and network with others in the field of eLearning i n Arizona, the mecca of eLearning.

If you're an Entrepreneur/Company Owner, Instructional Designer, Job Seeker, Employer, Software Guru, Trainer, BizDev Pro, Tech Manager, Marketer, VC/Angel Investor, Professor,... Student, or even from the "user community" - "eLearning Drinks" is for YOU!

True to the disruptive nature of e-Learning, "eLearning Drinks" isn’t a "structured" event: NO AGENDA...NO SPEAKER...NO "MEETUP" GROUP... just a great exchange of ideas, business cards and banter!

Looking For Employees? Looking For A Job?

Representatives of companies who are hiring may identify themselves with a green dot on their name tag that we provide at each event so that they can be easily identified by those looking for new opportunities.

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Tallwave and Today's Campus at Mumbles on 8/17/11.  See photos

September 14, 2007 – Vol1, Issue3

News and Happenings!

GAZeL Insights! is a publication designed to keep GAZeL members informed about everything that GAZeL has to offer. Complete Insights! Articles can be found on the GAZeL Community Portal, at http://www.gazel.us/insights.

The New GAZeL Portal Has Arrived!

Now you can locate information about events, join in conversations, and network with your peers. GAZeL members have been working dilligently to bring you an interactive venue for exploring eLearning according to your interests and needs.

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Save These Dates!

• Join us for GAZeL’s next Networking Event at ASU’s Decision Theater, September 26th, 2007, 12:00pm - 2:00pm at the Mesa Conference Center. Meet new colleagues and learn about what is new at GAZeL. You will find more information about this event at: http://www.gazel.us/dt

• Join us for GAZeL’s Summit 2008: eLearning and Collaboration in the Global Economy, February 20, 2008, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Mesa Conference Center. Included is an After5 Reception between 5:00pm and 7:00pm. You will find more conference information at: http://www.gazel.us/summit08.

GAZeL Updates

What has GAZeL been up to? GAZeL listens to its membership to plan future activities and accomplishments. These are some of the activities we have accomplished in support of GAZeL membership needs, requirements, and expectations, including:

• Golf Networking Event

• CEO Breakfast

• Periodic Networking Events with Presentation for eLearning Companies

• Research Committee and Portal (www.trainingplace.org)

by Bonnie Henthorn on February 14, 2011

Combination provides organizations access to an extensive repository of thought leadership, research, and expertise in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Sales, Marketing, and Executive Management.

The merger of Brandon Hall Research and AC Growth transforms two industry-leading research and advisory companies into an organization focused solely on building research driven solutions to drive breakthrough performance for organizations of all sizes, in 25 key industry sectors. The newly formed company will be called Brandon Hall Group.

“After 17 years of industry leadership and a reputation for the integrity of our independent research, Brandon Hall Group is poised to continue to grow.” said Brandon Hall, Ph.D. Chairman. “I speak for everyone here when I say that we will continue to ensure the highest levels of service, effectiveness, and integrity. This company now has one of the most experienced management teams in the industry.  Each individual personifies the level of professionalism, experience, commitment to client satisfaction, and sincerity that our clients have come to know and expect.”

Ted J. Christensen

e-Learning Consultant 

Ted Christensen is currently active as an eLearning consultant offering skills and abilities gained during 35+ years of experience in the field. He is also serving as the Dean of Instruction for Learning Technologies at Mesa Community College where he is developing the school’s online program and services.  He retired from the position of Associate Executive Director of the Arizona Board of Regents where he was responsible for the creation of the Arizona Regents University (ARU), a cooperative partnership program between the three state universities. Under the direction of Mr. Christensen, Arizona Regents University, now known as Arizona Universities Network (www.azun.net), offered higher education opportunities from the three state universities (Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University, and the University of Arizona) to students throughout Arizona and beyond.  In the years Mr. Christensen was responsible for ARU, participation grew to over 40,000 students and 1,800 courses. Mr. Christensen was responsible for the distribution of over $2 million per year in grant funds to be used as seed funding to encourage development in areas supporting workforce development needs within Arizona.

MOBILE LEARNING Register today for GAZEL’s statewide eLearning Educational and Networking Event! May 7, 2009 11:45 am. - Registration & Lunch 12:00 pm. - Program & Conferencing begins Location SKYSONG, ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center 1475 N Scottsdale Rd Corner of McDowell and Scottsdale Road Building 1, 2nd floor   For Registration Click Here

Program

Mobile Learning will feature presentations on strategies and technologies for mobile learning.

SUMMARY OF THE 4^TH CEO BREAKFAST

The fourth annual CEO breakfast was held at the Arizona Club in the Chase Bank Building on January 14, 2009.  The actual attendance was 42 CEO’s and/or their designees.  People began to arrive at 7:15 AM and had about 30 minutes to network.  Many business cards were exchanged and a suggestion was made that we all send emails to the group.  Bobbie will be happy to furnish the list of attendees to anyone who was actually at the breakfast. 

Our president Alex Devereux gave the opening welcome.  He explained where GAZeL has been in the past year and what we are we are planning for this year of 2009 and beyond.  He elaborated on how eLearning is a critical element in workforce training and K-12 education the foundation of our economic revival.