ICCAN

This page lists all iCCAN and iCCAN-related events.

Click the links below to jump directly to an event category, or scroll down the page to browse all our event offerings.

• Plain Language Workshop
• The New Perspective: Generative Governance
• Introduction to the Older Adult Knowledge Network
• Coffee Hour Events
• Lunch 'n' Learn Events

 

Plain Language Workshop

Showcasing real-time collaborative videoconferencing

During this workshop, you will learn the basics of plain language - audience, purpose, key messages, and jargon. You will also spend some time practicing plain language editing. Bring a poster, brochure, website page, or other short document to practice on. There will be time for questions.

Terri Peters is a Program Manager with Literacy Alberta. A former high school English teacher, she has been involved with adult literacy for the past 15 years in a variety of roles. Her areas of expertise include plain language instruction, group facilitation, and tutor training, and learning portfolio development.

• Date: Monday, March 15, 2010
• Time: 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm
• Speaker: Terri Peters
• Dial in info will be provided with separate instructional package

OR

• Date: Thursday March 18, 2010
• Time: 10:30 am- 11:30 am
• Speaker: Terri Peters
• Dial in info will be provided with separate instructional package

Link to Register: Plain Language Workshop

 

The New Perspective: Generative Governance

• Stuck on fiduciary and strategic responsibilities?
• Need a different way to attract and retain engaged directors?
• Take your board beyond traditional boundaries with a Generative Governance session.

One of the top challenges for nonprofit organizations is recruiting and retaining engaged board members. Solve this challenge with a new approach to governing – Generative Governance.

Being a board director or trustee means more than overseeing operations and reviewing and approving budgets. It includes both accountabilities as stewards of the charity and responsibilities to the wider community. It requires individuals to contribute the wisdom of their experiences to advance the mission of the nonprofit organization. Generative Governance encourages thoughtful discussion. Generative Governance is a new way to govern.

Dr. Keith Seel – an expert in Generative Governance from Mount Royal University Institute for Nonprofit Studies –teaches your organization how to revamp your board meetings – taking them from insipid and ineffective to progressive and productive.

Invest in your organization: $25 per registrant or $50 per organization (2 or more participants).

When:

• March 29 from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
• March 31 from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
• March 31 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

If you are interested in hosting one of these ground-breaking seminars at your facility, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at Volunteer Alberta. Host sites receive one free attendee per session hosted.

Link to register: Generative Governance
(Please click the date and time (on the right hand menu) you wish to attend.)

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Introduction to the Older Adult Knowledge Network

Do you work with seniors?

Are you looking for information to help them deal with issues and problems in their everyday lives?

This videoconferencing session is for YOU.

Come learn about the Older Adult Knowledge Network, a website filled with law-related information for the 55+. The website offers resources on a wide range of topics including: planning for the future (financial and personal), the new Adult Trusteeship and Guardianship Act, elder abuse, consumer issues, grandparents’ rights, housing and travel.

This session will introduce you to the general layout of the website as well as the resources it offers, including examples of all of the various media and formats in which those resources are presented. You will also learn how to leave feedback so that the site can continue to serve your needs in the future.

• Date: March 30, 2010
• Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
• Speaker: Carole Aippersbach

Link to Register: Introduction to the Older Adult Knowledge Network

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In Partnership with:

 

Learning, sharing, and building the iCCAN network.

Informal videoconference training and knowledge sharing.
No registration required!

Tips for Developing Your Own VC Facility Rental Agreement	Tu | Mar. 2	10:00 - 11:00 am
Strategies to Make Your VC Session Interactive	Th | Mar. 4	2:30 - 3:30 pm
Application Sharing-Integrating This into a VC Session	Tu | Mar. 9	10:00 - 11:00 am
Key Learning's From VC101 Classroom and Desktop Training	Th | Mar. 11	2:30 - 3:30 pm
How to Be a Successful Site Facilitator	Tu | Mar. 16	10:00 - 11:00 am
Multimedia Presentation Tools for Videoconferencing Part One: PowerPoint, Word and Excel	Th | Mar. 18	2:30 - 3:30 pm
Multimedia Presentation tools for videoconferencing Part Two: Sharing Applications and Connecting Desktop to a Larger Screen	Tu | Mar. 23	10:00 - 11:00 am
Point to Point Verse Multipoint Videoconferencing Calls	Th | Mar. 25	2:30 - 3:30 pm
What is Desktop videoconferencing? Comparing it to Classroom Videoconferencing	Tu | Mar.30	10:00 - 11:00 am
How to Connect to iCCAN's VC Programming and Showcasing our Website	Th | Apr. 1	2:30 - 3:30 pm
Technical Support tips for Videoconferencing	Tu | Apr. 6	10:00 - 11:00 am
Tips and Tricks for using videoconferencing for Adult learning opportunities	Th | Apr. 8	2:30 - 3:30 pm
Evaluating a Videoconferencing Session	Tu | Apr. 13	10:00 - 11:00 am
Managing Participants at a Remote Site	Th | Apr. 15	2:30 - 3:30 pm
VC Etiquette tips and Practical tips for Videoconferencing	Tu | Apr. 20	10:00 - 11:00 am
Collaboration- Strategies for Moving Forward	Th | Apr. 22	2:30 - 3:30 pm
Planning Your Own VC Program-Getting Started	Tu | Apr. 27	10:00 - 11:00 am
Basic VC Terminology - A Must Have Tool	Th | Apr. 29	2:30 - 3:30 pm

 

Awakening The Inner Leader Through Rhythm And Joy

Showcasing Real-Time Collaborative Videoconferencing

Judy Atkinson will present an interactive drumming session designed to help you manage stress and turn negative energy into positive energy through drumming.

Participants will engage their inner leader through experiential learning. You will be creating rhythm so be aware that this is a lively (and likely noisy!) session that will get you energized!

Judy Atkinson, BA Sociology, MA Education, and Professional Drum Circle Facilitator: is an inspired speaker, accomplished facilitator, and an authentic optimist. Joy is her compass as she consistently shines with a naturally positive attitude. Winner of Global TV's Woman of Vision Award, Judy has provided drum circle workshops and interactive keynotes to thousands of people across North America for the past 13 years.

• Date: Wednesday March 24, 2010
• Time: 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm
• Speaker: Judy Atkinson

Link to Register: Awakening The Inner Leader Through Rhythm And Joy

 

A Whole New World in Morocco

Showcasing real-time collaborative videoconferencing

The recent phenomenon of "Voluntourism" is helping to create cultural acceptance and understanding all over the globe.

In this hour long presentation, Elena Fenrick will talk about the three months she spent in Morocco with international NGO, Cross Cultural Solutions. This type of travel can be both life changing and eye opening. Elena's journey included everything from working at a street children’s school, to camping in the Sahara Desert. The world is full of opportunities to experience other cultures and to learn from the people around us.

Elena's article Beautiful People of Morocco was published in the Edmonton Journal and other Canwest publications, as well as in the Moroccan Blog View from Fez.

Read the Article: Beautiful People of Morocco

• Date: April 21, 2010
• Time: 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
• Speaker: Elena Fenrick

Link to Register: A Whole New World in Morocco

Presented by: Lloydminster Learning Council Association

 

Bring Your Lunch and Enjoy!

These informal sessions provide communities an opportunity to engage in interactive workshops and gain practical advice from experts, while networking with peers via videoconference.

From skills training to professional development, opportunities for learning and development are unfolding as the iCCAN project moves forward.

For more information contact Barb Hudkins: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 1-877-485-4926