session w209 from necessity to preference: designing innovative virtual learning programs american...

Session W209 From Necessity to Preference: Designing Innovative Virtual Learning Programs

American Cancer Society, Inc.

Celia Shore

Felicia Montgomery

From Necessity to Preference:Designing Innovative Virtual Learning Programs

American Cancer Society Mission Statement

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

American Cancer Society, Inc.

Our Mission

Finish the Fight Against Cancer

Save 1000 lives a day

Redefining Virtual

Our Approach to Virtual Learning

Onus is on the participant

Application process vs. ‘required’ development

Clear expectations

Learner determines timeframe

Trust and believe in learners

They want to learn

Advancing Learner – Driven

Our Approach to Virtual Learning

Makes learning meaningful & fun

Our Approach to Virtual Learning

Program Design & Framework

Our Virtual Manager Development Program

Phase One:

Introduction to

Program + Focus on Self

as Manager

Phase Two:Focus on

self + other,

collaboration, and leading

with discernm

entPhase Three:

Final Project, Evaluatio

n + Graduatio

n

Structure for Each Phase

Program Design & Framework

Learning Group Meetings

Self-Directed

Virtual

Phase One:

Introduction to

Program + Focus on Self

as Manager

Phase Two:Focus on

self + other,

collaboration, and leading

with discernm

entPhase Three:

Final Project, Evaluatio

n + Graduatio

n

Program Design & Framework

Learning Objectives

Phase One:

Introduction to

Program + Focus on Self

as Manager

Phase Two:Focus on

self + other,

collaboration, and leading

with discernm

entPhase Three:

Final Project, Evaluatio

n + Graduatio

n

Program Design & Framework

Types of Learning Assignments

Learning gets a heartbeat

Real-time application

Cross-functional perspectives

Objectivity

Accountability

Support through change “Kept me honest”

“Provided different

perspectives”

“Don’t want to fail the group.”

Program Design & Framework

Learning Groups

Phase One:

Introduction to

Program + Focus on Self

as Manager

Phase Two:Focus on

self + other,

collaboration, and leading

with discernm

entPhase Three:

Final Project, Evaluatio

n + Graduatio

n

Purpose

Rounds out each phase

Synthesize learning

Participants convene nationwide

Structure

2-3 days

Register for suitable dates/times

Core content & menu of options

Program Design & Framework

End of Phase Virtual Forum

ParticipantShowc

ases

Learning

Sessions

Phase One:

Introduction to

Program + Focus on Self

as Manager

Phase Two:Focus on

self + other,

collaboration, and leading

with discernm

entPhase Three:

Final Project, Evaluatio

n + Graduatio

n

Program Design & Framework

Technology

Electronic Workbook

2 Program Managers

Yammer Community

Group Guides

Program Design & Framework

Communication & Administration

Enhancing Culture

Virtual platform moves learning from an ‘event’ to a cultural norm & process

Virtual platform connects colleagues nationwide

You get what you expect

Setting & reiterating clear expectations is KEY

Comfort and confidence level with this approach varies

Dynamic of learning groups varies & impacts experience

Enhancing Culture

Lessons We’ve Learned

Your Virtual Learning

Reflect & Share

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Questions

Thank you for your participation and

contributions!Felicia MontgomerySr. Consultant, Learningfelicia.montgomery@cancer.orgLinkedin: Felicia Montgomery

Celia ShoreSr. Consultant, Learningcelia.shore@cancer.orgLinkedin: Celia Shore

From Necessity to Preference:Designing Innovative Virtual Learning Programs