Reflective and Creative Practice for Adult Educators

This online forum, moderated by Dr. Kathy Lohr, focuses on reflective and creative practices that support and facilitate self-directed and lifelong learning. Dr. Lohr will share insights into reflective activities embedded in the adult classroom and reflective practice by educators. Featured here will be podcasts, blog posts, and relevant resources.

Dr. Kathy Lohr is a Teaching Associate Professor at East Carolina University with more than a decade of instructing graduate coursework in adult education. Her research focuses on the developmental needs and motivations of adult learners across the life course, particularly in our age of increased longevity. Her practice focuses on creative, narrative, and critical reflection in building learner identity. She recently co-authored the chapter, Older Adults: Learning and Identity in the 2020 Edition of The Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education. She holds a doctorate in Adult and Community College Education from North Carolina State University.

Conversations from the Front Porch

 

 

Conversations from the Front Porch is a new category of the Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community. Moderated by Dr. Leslie Cordie, it will include interviews with adult educators around the world about their lifelong learning lessons. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and share your insights.

Dr. Cordie is an Associate Professor in Adult Education at Auburn University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University  of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a MBA from the University of Texas at Austin,  and a PhD in Adult Education and Technical Communication from Colorado  State University. Her specialties include instructional design,  professional development, and distance learning. Cordie has over 25  years of experience working and consulting in academic, business, and  military environments. Dr. Cordie is a Fulbright Scholar with active  collaborations in the West Indies, Ireland, and the UK. For more  information, visit her website https://aub.ie/LeslieCordie

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Professional Development for Instructors

 

This forum, facilitated by Dr. Simone Conceição and Dr. Karen Skibba, focuses on online and hybrid resources, webinars, micro-courses, and podcast episodes for instructors. We invite you to join the forum, follow the postings, and share resources!

Conversations on Learning Design

 

This forum, moderated by Simone Conceição and Les Howles, discusses new approaches to learning design that go beyond conventional instructional design practices. We will share innovative design strategies, grounded in learning theory and research, to create more impactful and engaging learning experiences for 21st century digital learning environments.  

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The Benefits of Joining SCOC Consulting's Virtual Community and Coaching Services

Are you an educator, designer, or administrator looking for resources and support to improve your teaching and learning practices? Look no further than SCOC Consulting’s virtual community and coaching services!

Creating Learning Experiences

SCOC Consulting was established with the goal of creating learning experiences and sharing resources globally. Their team of consulting partners has diverse professional experiences in adult education, distance teaching and learning, staff development and training, learning design, strategic planning, and program development and evaluation. With their evidence-based principles and strategies, SCOC Consulting offers comprehensive consultations to help educators at all levels understand and apply global strategic thinking, intentional learning design, curriculum development, instructor training, and program evaluation.

Offerings

One of the key offerings of SCOC Consulting is their virtual community, the Adult Learning Exchange. This website offers educators, scholars, administrators, and students a space for exchanging resources, discussing ideas, and listening to podcast episodes on topics such as teaching and learning, writing and publishing, and adult and higher education. Each category is moderated by an expert, and users can suggest additional categories. The website also offers email updates on the latest news.

Benefits

But what are the benefits of joining SCOC Consulting’s virtual community and coaching services? Let’s take a closer look:

1. Access to Resources: With a wealth of resources available on the Adult Learning Exchange website, educators have access to research, academic articles, and best practices on various topics. They can also ask questions and seek advice from experts in the field.
2. Professional Development: SCOC Consulting’s coaching services offer personalized professional development plans for educators, designers, and administrators. This includes training on new technologies and tools, pedagogical strategies, and curriculum design.
3. Feedback and Support: SCOC Consulting’s team of experts provides feedback and support to educators, allowing them to improve their teaching and learning practices and provide better educational experiences for their students.
4. Community Engagement: Joining the virtual community allows educators to connect with other professionals in the field, share ideas, and collaborate on projects. These connections can lead to new opportunities and partnerships.
5. Improved Teaching and Learning Practices: With access to resources, personalized professional development, and feedback and support, educators can improve their teaching and learning practices, leading to better outcomes for their students.

Join the Virtual Community

Joining SCOC Consulting’s virtual community and coaching services can have a significant impact on your teaching and learning practices. It provides access to resources, personalized professional development, feedback and support, community engagement, and improved practices.

So, what are you waiting for? Join the Adult Learning Exchange today and take advantage of all that SCOC Consulting has to offer! 

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