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“My issue with these sites,” Keely told me, “is that 99% of
the population has never heard of a teleclass, so they
wouldn’t be searching or signed up for these sites.”
Is it really just 1% of us into teleclasses for personal and
professional development, certification, training, learning,
companionship, synergy and interaction? If you haven’t
discovered teleclasses yet, here are some things you need to
know:
WHAT ARE TELECLASSES
A teleclass takes place on what’s called a bridge line,
which is like a conference call or chat line. You call a
regular phone number in the US (usually Orlando or
Las Vegas) at the appointed time, incurring regular LD
charges. You and up to 500 other participants will be
greeted by your Teleclass Leader. Teleclass.com says “A
TeleClass is similar to a grad school discussion – some
lecture, some questions, some discussion.”
At times it resembles a support group. Weekly teleclasses
are part of my certification program for EQ coaches, and I
also offer The EQ Learning Lab™ where participants
interact, put into practice what they’re learning about
Emotional Intelligence (which requires interaction), and
receive support for their development in different areas.
A teleclass can meet just once, usually for an hour, or
weekly, for 4-8 weeks or longer. Some are free and some
charge a modest fee.
Teleclasses fall under the rubric of intellectual property
rights. You may use the content and discussion for your
personal, direct use only, and may not repackage, share, or
resell it without a licensing agreement. Recording is
prohibited.
THE TELECLASS LEADER
A good teleclass leader will make it clear what the format
of the class is both before and at the beginning of the
class. Some are purely lecture, while many are what we
would call discussion-based, and you may participate as much
– or as little – as you like, depending on your personality
and learning style.
BENEFITS TO TELECLASS LEARNING
· No travel time, parking fees, dress code or distractions
· Comfort
· Ability to choose and attend at the last minute
· You can take notes on the computer and also access
websites
· Doesn’t interfere with your travel schedule
TOPICS
Typically you will find topics on the general self-help
areas: Communication, Emotional Intelligence,
Relationships, Finances, Consulting, Coaching, Making
Decisions, Personal and Professional Development, Family,
and Internet Marketing, Training and Certification.
A quick check of what’s offered this week at
www.teleclass.com reveals:
· When You Talk, Do People Listen?
· Attract More Clients with the Three Magic Bullets of
Marketing
· Train Your Brain and Listen to Your Body
· The Art of Procrastination
Premier Teleclasses™,
www.webstrategies.cc/premier_teleclasses.com, which maintains
what they call “an uncommon level of content, topics and
presenters”, is currently offering:
· Russia with Love, with Leo Mourshenko, Tour Guide for
Uniworld, and Susan Dunn, MA
· Current Trends in Business & Marketing, Bob Jerus, Ph.D.,
Professor of Marketing
· How to Make the Best of Your Holiday Photo Shoot, with
Kelly Dunn, Owner of JustImagineInc.com
· Introversion: The New Personality Style, Nancy R. Fenn,
TheIntrovertzCoach
PremierTeleclasses™ offers private and small-group (2-5)
teleclasses. You can participate in a stimulating
discussion with the leader from the comfort or your own
home or office, or when away on holiday.
The participant gets individual attention, focused learning,
the chance to practice skills in real-time, ask specific
questions, and not have to share or waste time, nor
enter a coaching contract. Topics range from self-help,
to educational, to tutorials, to academic, to special requests.
Individual Coaches often offer their own series of
teleclasses, which they list on their websites. Right now
Coach Paul, http://www.the-coach.com/teleclass.htm is
offering:
· Nix Negativity Now
· Presenting wit Pizzazz
· Advanced PowerPoint Presentations for Results
The fall and winter series at EIT Solutions (
http://www.susandunn.cc/resiliency%20coach.htm ), “Best of
the Best, Ask the Expert,” includes:
· EQ at Work: “First Break All the Rules” meets “Emotional
Intelligence at Work” with Sue Johnston, MBA, ABC,
certified EQ Coach
· Wellness, Addiction and You, with Edward Blomgren, Ph.D.,
therapist, coach and author of the newly released “Conquer
Tobacco Naturally”
· Fathering: Dads Don’t Fix Your Kids (How to Avoid Power
Struggles and Create More Harmony at Home) with Fathering
Coach, Mark Brandenburg, MA
WHERE CAN YOU FIND MORE TELECLASSES?
1. Teleclass.com - www.teleclass.com
2. Power of Learning -
http://www.poweroflearning.com/teleclasses
3. SheLovesGodTeleclasses for Christian Women -
http://www.shelovesgod.com/classes
4. TeleClass4U - http://www.teleclass4u.com
5. Premier Teleclasses™, http://www.webstrategies.cc/premier_teleclasses.htm
6. Women’s U Teleclasses - http://womensu.com/wer.htm
TELECLASS PROTOCOL?
You will find teleclasses exceptionally orderly and
conflict-free. General protocol is to call from a landline,
quiet noises in the background, announce yourself when you
enter the call (“This is Susan”), and each time you wish to
speak, and then to say good-bye before you hang up.
Teleclass learners are courteous and share the airtime.
Why not give it a try?
©Susan Dunn, MA Clinical Psychology, The EQ Coach,
http://www.susandunn.cc . Individual coaching for personal
and professional development, Emotional Intelligence, coach
training and certification, distance learning, teleclass,
teleclass leader training, seminars, The EQ Learning Lab™,
The EQ Foundation Course©, and the EQ eBook Library –
http://www.webstrategies.cc/ebooklibrary.html .
Mailto:sdunn@susandunn.cc for FREE eZine.
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