conference Descriptions
INDEPENDENT
Explore the course materials independently at your leisure
over a four-month period.
what is included
Access to the password-protected online environment containing course videos and activity modules –any time of the day, for a four-month period.
A collaborative learning environment with discussion forums
for sharing knowledge, personal experiences and reflections
with others from diverse fields, countries, and backgrounds.
facilitated/general
Dive deep into the course and explore personal and professional insights with a small group of learners guided by a conference leader.
what is included
Access to the password-protected online environment containing course videos and activity modules – any time of the day.
An 8-week, sequenced course of study through 16 video and activity modules
with defined learning outcomes, requiring approximately
four hours of engagement per module (8 hours per week).
A collaborative learning environment guided by a conference leader with discussion forums for sharing knowledge, personal experiences and reflections with others from diverse fields, countries, and backgrounds.
Weekly live teleconferences
to consolidate online discussions, address questions, and share insights.
A live teleconference with course creator Amnon Buchbinder.
Comprehension quizzes for each module.
Participate on your own schedule day-to-day
(other than teleconferences).
The Biology of Story Book, containing complete transcripts of all videos,
extensively footnoted with additional commentary, resources
and links for further exploration, and a variety of other materials
to help you unpack the Biology of Story in your life, work and the world.
A certificate of completion at the conclusion of the course
and successful completion of all quizzes.
Continued access to course materials
for two months after completion of conference.
FACILITATED/SPECIALIZED
Dive deep into the course and explore personal and professional insights focused on a specialized field of practice with a small group of learners guided by a conference leader.
what is included
Same elements as the General Facilitated Conference, except that all participants are working in a defined field of practice and the conference focuses on
applying course principles within that field.
PROFESSIONAL
Dive deep into the course and explore
personal and professional insights with a small group of learners guided by a conference leader; complete additional learning activities, receive professional certification and
potentially qualify to be a conference leader.
what is included
Same elements as the Facilitated Conferences, plus:
Assignments to deepen your comprehension of course concepts and apply them to your work and personal life; individual feedback on your work in the course.
An additional 2 hours per module (4 hours per week) required for assignments
Continuing Education Credit reflecting a total of 96 contact hours.