New virtual technologies are emerging, giving rise to a host of training and learning environments. These include webinars, teleclasses and teleconferencing. Along with the technologies comes a new breed of leaders and teachers to move companies and schools forward. This blending brings together a new wave of skills and techniques not usually encountered by the mainstream. These teachers and leaders are emerging with a broader understanding of the environments for learning and exchange of ideas and information. This new environment also brings with it many benefits as we deal with overwhelm, stress and balancing our lives between home and business. The TeleClass/TeleForum brings each one of you a potential for growth and development to stay ahead in today's society and manage your busy schedules without the stressors of attending a "formal" class. They are the most economical of these training models.
BENEFITS
1. No need to travel as you can participate where ever you have access to a telephone
2. No traffic because it is not necessary to travel to another location for the class
3. You don't have to dress up or change clothes. There are no cameras so wear comfortable clothes or your pj's
4. When you participate you are known by your first name so your stories are anonymous
5. This is place to share ideas, be heard and be listened to
6. Participate by being silent.
7. If the class is several hours and taught over a period of weeks there is no need to be away over night or deal with airports
8. The time between classes gives head space to process new ideas and material
9. With the interaction in the class, participants build trust and support from the "room"
10. Lower fees as the cost for the leader is lower and you have no parking, meals and travel expense
11. It is a shared experience when using the "learner" driven model, one in which everyone can be heard and magic happens
12. Fun
13. Get to hear ideas and wisdom from people around the world
14. You only need a phone to be part of the class
15. Develop friendships in this global community
