Activities
We currently have two committees running under the SIETAR UK banner.
The coaching working group Chaired by Richard Cook, their work concentrates on the crossover between coaching and culture. This group was established after Richard's presentation on interactive coaching at the “Business of Culture” event in spring 2009.
The e-learning working group Maria Jicheva heads the working group looking at how e-learning solutions can support cultural training using technology, remote access and adapted learning techniques.
Intercultural E-learning: Reflections of a trainer
Last Updated (Thursday, 03 December 2009 16:01) Written by Maria Jicheva Friday, 16 October 2009 15:24
Introduction
When I became an intercultural trainer, thinking of my professional future, the last thing I imagined was to be replaced by a snazzy, flashy, on-line programme, more sizzle than steak, or, worse, a boring text with a few cliparts and a lot of buttons to click on. Me and my wonderful, interactive, spontaneous, flexible, insightful training! After all what motivates me, what fuels my engine has always been: How to provide the best possible service for my client. E-learning could not be the best possible service! After all we are talking culture, sensitivity, trust. The last thing my client wants is to deepen the stereotypes through a simplified, streamlined, dry online system. Well….
A brief overview of E-learning
The end of the last century created a ‘brave new world’ of learning possibilities with advanced technology and arrival of the internet. This lead to high expectations for E-learning; with its time and cost-saving benefits. The reality was disappointing. Geoffrey Moore (see graph below) writes about this in ‘Crossing the Chasm’, 2nd ed, Capstone, Oxford)
E-learning adoption (graph, R Farkas)
…To use Geoffrey Moore’s words E-learning is still ‘crossing the chasm’ from a limited audience of early adopters (who are typically innovators and apologists for the technology) to the more questioning and cynical majority. Its method of crossing will define its future. E-learning has certainly lowered costs of delivering existing course-based education products. (From E2i, August 2003. www.redbean.com.au )
Interactive coaching
Last Updated (Tuesday, 20 October 2009 13:28) Written by Richard Cook Friday, 16 October 2009 15:23
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