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Les enfants de 5 à 12 ans peuvent développer et améliorer les compétences de base grâce à des cours de grande qualité |
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Les parents et éducateurs ont accès à une sélection d'articles, de recherches et de liens associés. |
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Les acteurs du monde de l'éducation apportent leur contribution par leur savoir-faire. |
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| Equipe de direction
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Nick van Dam, Ph.D., Founder and Chairman |
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Nick founded e-Learning for Kids because "one of the most powerful applications of the Internet is the opportunity to deliver high quality courseware – courseware that's designed to enhance the effectiveness of learning for a new generation of children. We have the duty as a society to provide all children around the world with the best learning solutions to be successful in their lives. It is the dream of the people of the e-Learning for Kids Foundation to make this a reality."
Nick is also the Global Chief Learning Officer for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. He is an internationally recognized thought leader in Learning and Human Resources Development and the author of The e-Learning Fieldbook (2004, McGraw Hill). He lives in Hiversum, The Netherlands with his wife and son (born 1997).
Contact: nvandam@e-learningforkids.org |
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Brian Petersen, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer |
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Brian serves on the foundation's executive team helping to shape the overall foundation strategy and to operationalize the executive plans in meeting the goals of the foundation. He oversees three of the foundation's operating areas: the management of projects, recruitment and retention of key stakeholders, and special projects. Brian also promotes the foundation's advocacy to advance global learning and understanding through writing and speaking engagements in both professional and public forums.
Brian is presently the managing partner of inteLogica, Inc. a management consulting firm located in Southern California. He is a graduate of McGill and Concordia Universities located in Montreal, Quebec, where he earned a Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Educational Technology. He also volunteers in promoting and assisting schools in the integration of technology into their schools and curriculum. He hails from Mission Viejo, California (USA).
Contact: bpetersen@e-learningforkids.org |
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Vicki Cerda, Responsable Communication |
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Vicki met en œuvre la politique de communication, dont l’objectif est de s'assurer qu’un message parvient correctement à ses différents publics, quel que soit le moyen de communication utilisé. Son rôle consiste à entrer en contact avec les partenaires actuels et futurs, les sponsors et les personnes qui soutiennent notre cause, ainsi que de planifier des conférences..
En plus d’aider bénévolement la fondation e-Learning for Kids (et l’association American Society of Training and Development), Vicki est consultante dans les domaines de la formation et de l’enseignement, et a 20 ans d’expérience en planification, conception, développement, mise en application et évaluation de solutions d’enseignement mixte. Auparavant, elle s’était spécialisée dans la gestion des formations pour la société Florida Power and Light, une des plus grandes entreprises de production d'électricité aux Etats-Unis. Vicky vit à Miami en Floride (Etats-Unis), elle parle espagnol et aime l’art, la musique et le cinéma parmi beaucoup d'autres choses.
Contact: vcerda@e-learningforkids.org
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Arjen (AJ) van de Voort, Director of Business Operations |
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Arjen is responsible for improving the Foundation's business processes to achieve a more efficient and effective organization. He analyses, formalizes and implements improved business processes for the Foundation's volunteers, sponsors, partners and supporters.
Arjen is currently enjoying a sabbatical year. The last 12 years he worked for SAP in Africa, USA and Europe as Global Account Director for Fortune-100 enterprises in the Oil & Gas and Consumer Products industries. Before that he worked for 8 years for the Baan Corporation in Holland, Germany and South Africa in Business Development. He lives in Jupiter, Florida (USA) with his wife and 3 sons.
Contact: ajvdvoort@e-learningforkids.org
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Amy Castillo, Director of Translations |
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Amy coordinates the on-going translations of e-Learning for Kids courses into several languages. She manages the volunteer foreign language translators and recording studio sponsors. Amy was drawn to EFK because "It is such a great initiative that brings fun and engaging content to children all around the world. As a former elementary bilingual teacher for Spanish-speaking children, "I think that these courses are a great resource for children to learn skills in English and in their native language."
Amy is working on a Masters Degree in Instructional Design for Online Learning, and has worked in the field of education for 12 years. Currently, she is a Senior Instructional Designer at Deloitte. She designs and develops internal and external e-learning courses in the areas of financial literacy, accounting and auditing. Amy lives in Detroit, Michigan and loves salsa dancing with her husband and spending time with her infant twins!
Contact: acastillo@e-learningforkids.org
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Michelle Hancock, Director of Quality Assurance |
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Michelle serves as the Director of Quality Assurance. With a Masters Degree in Instructional Design and over ten years of experience in Performance and Learning, she utilizes her design and development expertise to ensure best-of-bread e-learning courses for kids.
Michelle has a background ranging from being a middle school teacher to managing several full-scale OD, HRIS, and software implementations. She is a certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM) and currently works for Zilliant Corporation. Michelle lives in Austin, TX. with her husband, Bill, and daughter Natassja, where she is very involved in the community and is a member of the Junior League of Austin.
Contact: mhancock@e-learningforkids.org
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| Commission consultative
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Elliot Masie, The MASIE Center |
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Elliot is an internationally recognized futurist, analyst, humorist and researcher on the critical topics of technology, business, learning and workplace productivity. He heads The MASIE Center, a think tank focused on organizational learning, and is an advisor to a wide range of government, education and non-profit groups.
Elliott selected the Foundation as one of two featured nonprofit organizations at Learning 2005. "e-Learning for Kids is one of the most important education projects of the past twenty years. The reason why has a simple answer – the future. We're living in an increasingly complicated and ever-changing world. We must provide the next generation with the best possible tools for learning. e-Learning for Kids is dedicated to the future, making online learning available to children and schools – anywhere and without charge," said Masie. |
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Allison Rossett, Ed. D., San Diego State University |
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Allison Rossett, Ed.D. is the Professor of Educational Technology at San Diego State University. Dr. Rossett is also a consultant in training and technology-based performance, a member of the ASTD International Board of Directors and the HRD Hall of Fame, and the author of several books on e-learning.
A native New Yorker, ping-pong champion in her youth and yo-yo'er in training, Allison has keynoted at conferences and events all over the world. She teaches classes and consults on workforce development, needs assessment and new media learning and performance. |
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David Holcombe, President & CEO of The eLearning Guild |
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David est Co-fondateur, Président et CEO de eLearning Guild, une communauté internationale sur les pratiques, destinée aux professionnels de l’enseignement en ligne, et qui est actuellement au service de plus de 20 600 membres. Il a axé toute sa carrière professionnelle sur l’amélioration de l’enseignement et des performances. Au cours des 20 dernières années, il a organisé plus de cent événements en Amérique du Nord et en Europe, qui ont ensemble apporté à des dizaines de milliers de participants de l'information, des idées et des connaissances afin qu’ils puissent utiliser activement les technologies de l’information et améliorer leur niveau d’étude, leurs connaissances et leurs performances.
Qu’est-ce qui a motivé David à s’engager aux côtés de e-Learning for kids ? « Quand les enfants d’aujourd’hui entreront dans le monde du travail, utiliser la technologie et être capable de se former de manière autonome seront absolument nécessaires. E-Learning for Kids travaille à donner aux enfants les mêmes chances, afin que tous puissent en être capables. C’est une cause noble défendue par une organisation exceptionnelle et je suis ravi de lui apporter mon soutien.
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