Below
is a list of the courses offered at this time. To find out more information on
a particular telecourse, click on any of the links below. For those who are unfamiliar
with telecourses please scroll down and read the information listed below.
July
'02
Stress
& Burnout Be Gone: First Steps
Stress
& Burnout Be Gone: Next Steps
Yes!
NonProfits must be Profitable
Staffs/Volunteers
are Models to Clients: Like it or not
August
'02
Stress
& Burnout Be Gone: First Steps
Stress
& Burnout Be Gone: Next Steps
Yes!
NonProfits must be Profitable
Staffs/Volunteers
are Models to Clients: Like it or not
A
Telecourse is an opportunity to participate in a dynamic and live learning "classroom"
and to interact with other people on a telephone conference call. It is similar
to an advanced workshop with a brief exposition by the leader accompanied by questions
to the group and discussion with the group. Most people find that this is both
a highly effective and convenient way to listen, absorb information and participate
in discussions as well as ask questions. Each telecourse lasts for 55 minutes
and may run one to four sessions per course. Beyond your tuition fee, your only
other cost is the long distance telephone charge (for most that is $6/per class
hour). Connection with the telecourse is easy, simply call the teleconference
number one or two minutes before the start time to make the connection. When you
hear your telephone connect, please wait quietly to be acknowledged by the leader.
Below
are a few helpful tips to help you best prepare for your telecourse:
1.
Organize at least one hour of uninterrupted time to enjoy the
call. You will be much more "present" if your mind and body
can relax and focus.
2.
Create a special place for this class. Gather your materials,
notepad and something to drink prior to calling the telecourse.
3.
Use your telephone's mute button when listening. Background
noise, TV, children, etc. can be distracting to everyone. If
a mute button is not available, please ensure you call from
a quiet location.
4.
Hold the mouthpiece a bit away from your mouth and nose, unless
you are speaking. This may sound silly, but with 30 people on
the phone this can cause a distraction.
5.
If you have a two-line phone, please turn the ringer off of
the second line. Normally dialing star + 70 before dialing our
telecourse number will turn off the second line. If the second
line is left on and you receive a call, a loud shrill noise
that everyone can hear will interrupt the telecourse.
6.
Please do not use speakerphones, unless you are really talented
with the mute button feature. If you do use a speakerphone,
please lift the handset when you are speaking.
7.
Class participants will be asked to share or respond throughout
the call. To manage a group who cannot "clue" into each other
visually, please wait with comments until you have been prompted
with a question, or invited comments. When you share, please
say, "Susan (leader), this is Joe." She will respond by saying,
"Yes Joe, go ahead." Then say whatever you'd like. We request
that your keep comments as short as possible and that comments
be constructive and positive.
8.
Audiotaping is not allowed in the telecourse. Unless everyone
has given permission it is illegal, and it breaches intellectual
property rights.
9. Cordless phones and headsets
most often work fine for a telecourse. If you or others hear
recurring static, we will need to problem-solve its source.
