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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
Grab a discussion card!
Questions
Thank you for your participation and
contributions!Felicia MontgomerySr. Consultant, [email protected]: Felicia Montgomery
Celia ShoreSr. Consultant, [email protected]: Celia Shore
From Necessity to Preference:Designing Innovative Virtual Learning Programs
