--- In SouthTexasMassage@yahoogroups.com, "alohatexas2004"
<alohatexas2004@...> wrote:
>
> I'm always on the lookout for continuing education classes. (My
> insatiable thirst for knowledge won't let me rest!) However, I find
> it incredibly frustrating trying to locate classes or workshops
> beyond the few local schools and providers I already know about.
>
> In an effort to alleviate this frustration, I purchased a domain
name
> and set up a very simple website dedicated to bringing CE providers
> and participants together. My intention is to list the classes in
a
> calendar, as well as list providers, class descriptions, advanced
> classes, and a wish list. The wish list would be a tool continuing
> education providers could utilize to develop new classes based on
> participants' interests.
>
> Before I jump off into this full force, I thought I would approach
> those of you here for your thoughts and perspectives on this
> project. I'd love to know if I am reinventing the wheel and have
> just overlooked this list somewhere else, or if it's a tool we
could
> all benefit from.
>
> I've listed some initial questions here. Please feel free to add
> additional thoughts and/or contact me directly. I am very
interested
> in ALL viewpoints.
>
>
> Thanks in advance!
> I appreciate your time and opinions.
>
> Tracy
>
>
>
> For those of you who are Continuing Education Providers:
>
> How do you market? post cards, internet, free mini classes

> Do you find you have the number of participants in your classes you
> want? No, I am just starting out and still have not reached the
amount of students I want.

> Would you be interested in a regional or statewide listing that
would allow you to list all your classes for a nominal fee? If so,
what would you consider nominal? Yes. $5- $10
> Would you be interested in a list of topics continuing education
> seekers are interested in? Yes
> Would you be interested in working with other providers to offer
> multi-class events? Sure, depending on who the providers are.
>
>
> For those of you who are required to take continuing education
hours:
>
> Where do you look to find your next class or workshop?
> Do you find it easy to locate all the classes you'd like to take?
> Are there classes or workshops you'd like to see presented that you
> haven't found yet?
> What do you look for in a class?
>