With the transition from in-person to virtual events, the need to make all your event content available to all participants has changed. For some, online events can be a challenge. The accessibility of your virtual event refers to whether presentations, materials, and technology used are suitable or adapted for use by attendees with disabilities. In …
We will not be silent in the face of the murder of George Floyd and others, at the hands of the police, nor will we be silent in the face of the systemic racism that threatens the lives of Americans every day. Because Black Lives Matter. We stand with the non-violent anti-racist protestors—in our home …
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By Maura Keaney We can all agree our world has changed in profound ways during the past two months. The distance—among colleagues, parents, students, teachers—we’ve been obliged to maintain has made us reconsider what it means to connect and how we can be present for one another without actually being there. Fundamentally, this is a communications …
Effective virtual events draw on the practices of effective in-person event design, online engagement, and television production. Collaborative has been supporting virtual meetings and events in education and learning for years and now we offer tips for impact: 1. Define Purpose and Participants What’s the purpose of your event? To inform, to connect, to design, …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken the dramatic step of naming the coronavirus a pandemic, and meetings and events are being cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled daily. This affects conferences, conventions, religious gatherings, festivals—and professional sports leagues. State and local governments around the country are limiting public gatherings. For example, the state of Washington has …
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Recent reports predict that the number of students going to college may fall by more than 15% after the year 2025. Colleges and universities know that increasing the rate of graduates rests on diversifying their students and faculty. The strength of our workforce and health of our local economies also depends on this critical work. Here’s what …
Academic research can be a powerful tool to shape policy and practices when it reaches the right audiences. Many scholars want to ensure that their research is understood and applied. But, too often, individuals and organizations who could make practical use of research findings remain unaware of them. This is where an effective media strategy …
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When you hear the term “media,” what comes to mind? To us, media represents an expansive universe of local and national newspapers and magazines, television stations and networks, radio, podcasts, and social platforms. The far-reaching influence in this universe, when properly leveraged, provides organizations with powerful channels to highlight major initiatives, showcase the impact of …
Online tools that enable user comparison of education data are powerful. They can be used to help parents make decisions about their children’s education, to aid schools and districts in identifying opportunities for growth, and to direct lawmakers towards initiating policies that that lead to meaningful improvement for students. Since 2014, we have worked with …
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