This presentation was delivered at the 2014 Expatica "I Am Not A Tourist" Fair in #amsterdam The #elearning explosion in recent years offers an amazing amount of opportunities to #expats. This is true #learning without borders. All you need is a computer, an internet connection and an interest. Whether you wish to pursue a formal qualification such as a university degree, simply learn something new or even teach an online class yourself, this presentation will take you through this fast growing phenomenon. Renée Veldman-Tentori first discovered e-learning as an Australian expat in The Netherlands in 2002. She was one of the very first students for the Open University UK's "Open Learn" programme and has obtained a Bachelor of Business (Marketing & Tourism) through Swinburne University in Australia - completing half of the degree living in The Netherlands and the other half living in Australia. Renée is a social media trainer who created the Zestee Social Media School from scratch, building the website and course material herself, and has now taught several hundred students from all around the world online. She regularly follows e-learning courses online herself, and is closely following this fast-growing trend.

1. The amazing opportunities that
E-learning
offers Expats
Renee Veldman-Tentor i

2. Today's Class
1. Share my story
2. Do you want to learn?
3. Do you want to teach?

3. My story....
- Lifelong learner
- Dutch Australian
- Lots & lots of informal study
- Formal qualification: Bachelor of
Business (Marketing & Tourism)
- Studied between 2 countries and
through 2 pregnancies
- Now teaching
- Internet has changed the world!

4. “We are experiencing an e-learning
explosion. It truly is learning
without borders. All you need is a
computer, an internet connection
and an interest”
–Renee Veldman-Tentori

5. Do you want to
learn?
Here's how to get started......

6. 5 Things to think about first....
1. What are your learning goals? e.g. Where are
you now and where do you want to be?
2. What are your resources? e.g. Budget, time, iPad?
3. What is your learning style? e.g. Visual? Text?
4. Do you require a formal qualification?
5. Consider your current & future career options
and come up with a plan - or just explore

7. Some terms to know
E-learning: Using electronic media & ICT in learning. Can
occur in or out of classroom.
Online learning: another term for e-learning
Distance learning (education): students not physically present
MOOC: Massive Open Online Course - unlimited participation
Digitaal Onderwijs: Dutch term
CBI: Computer Based Instruction
TEL: Technology Enhanced Learning
WBT: Web Based Training

8. 10 Recommended
Resources to get started

9. 1. A Career in your suitcase
Work out your learning goals first

10. 2. Open University UK OpenLearn
One of the leaders in this field

11. 3. Skillshare
Learning for fun and exploring interests

12. 4. Udemy
Learning for fun but also qualifications

13. 5. Coursera
Take the world's best courses online for free

14. 6. Creative LIVE
Photography, Art, Design and more

15. 7. TED & TEDx Talks
A treasure trove of ideas and inspiration

16. 8. Podcasts & iTunesU
Listen and learn e.g. Social Media Examiner

17. 9. Hootsuite, Grovo etc
Digital Skills - fill in the gaps

18. YOU
10. + Google or App Store
The (digital) world is waiting for you!

19. Do you want to
teach?
Here's three ways to do that....

20. 1. Build an online school
Wordpress + Woo Themes Sensei

21. 2. Learning to teach online:
Enroll in a Coursera course!

22. 3. Teach via Skillshare
Become a course instructor and earn money!

23. “The knowledge out there is exciting
but overwhelming.
Frenzy, fatigue, focus is a theory I
live by.”
–Renee Veldman-Tentori

24. Renee Veldman-Tentori
www.zestee.com
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