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Comment on Finding Your Niche by Steve Gillis

Steve Gillis — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:45:20 +0000

Diane,
The trick is to strike the target (niche) not use a shotgun approach.

Steve

Comment on Finding Your Niche by Diane Gregory

Diane Gregory — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:42:19 +0000

Hi Steve,

Very, very good point. I think I made this mistake myself. I think you are correct. When I started my WordPress blog my topic was online learning. This is a great topic but it did not focus on a particular audience. There are all kinds of people looking for information about online learning such as online students, businesses, university professors, K-12 teachers, instructional designers, etc. So since I am a university professor and most of my experience revolves around creating and delivering online courses, my blog is directed to brick and mortar university based online faculty and instructional designers. I have narrowed my niche and have a subtitle that further defines my niche.

Great post Steve and thanks for sharing.

Diane
http://onlinelearningcafe.com

Comment on KWL by Steve Gillis

Steve Gillis — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:02:35 +0000

Diane,
I got my Masters of Distance Education through Athabasca University – spent a lot of money (over $13,000) to learn what you want to learn. Stay tuned, my courses will be a lot cheaper.

Comment on KWL by Steve Gillis

Steve Gillis — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:59:45 +0000

Diane,
You’ve given some good blog topics which I will address in future posts. I understand how jumping into the private sector from academia can be somewhat daunting, but hang in there and we’ll get through it together.

Comment on KWL by Diane Gregory

Diane Gregory — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:38:26 +0000

I need to know what kind of software should be used (Content management systems, blogs, web site, etc), costs, free vs fee, how long should it be, how to market, how to literally set it up, should it be real time or asychronous, what topics are good, how many “students” in the class, how to enroll people…just about all the practical dos and don’ts. I have taught online classes at the undergraduate and graduate level for college credit. I have never taught something like this for no credit or for a possible fee. I know how to teach and structure a class online, but what I need to know is how to do it for my niche.

Comment on KWL by Diane Gregory

Diane Gregory — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:30:30 +0000

I need to know how to develop online learning experiences. I teach courses online for a public university. I want to know how I can teach courses for instructors who teach online and for students who want to find a good online program or want to know how to succeed online.

Comment on Making Dough With What You Know by Steve Gillis

Steve Gillis — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 02:50:22 +0000

Sean,

Thanks for the comments. Don’t apologize for your list…you and I have a couple things in common – Moodle and homemade brew.

Comment on Making Dough With What You Know by Sean Cook

Sean Cook — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 01:35:00 +0000

Hi Steve,

Saw your post on 3rd Tribe and just had to head over and check this out. I like the idea for the blog and from what I see, it has a unique and subtle “voice.” This differentiates it from many money blogs. I agree with Mike. It’s quiet. We’re not looking at “Mad Money” here. It’s understated, friendly and accessible. I’m looking forward to reading more and will be subscribing.

Sean

Here’s my list of things I know how to do that might interest some people:
*Put together a blog
*Put together and running basic courses using Moodle
*Write great resumes and cover letters that help people get good jobs
*Plan and put on a podcast
*Use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Brazen and other networks to expand both my perspectives and my infuence
*Write pretty good hiakus and sometimes limericks
*Write free-form poetry
*Put together short movies and slideshows with a sense of humor.
*Make up easy children’s jokes
*Brew my own beer
*Grow awesome organic tomatos and hot peppers
*Compost
*Draw (a little)
*Do logos, brochures and graphic design
*plan great events, from serious lectures to concerts to races and festivals
*Encourage people
*Help people cut through the BS and get to what they want in their lives and careers

That’s enough. Sorry for going on. Sometimes the most simple questions really free you up to let it all out. thanks for giving us a chance. I am really enjoying reading the comments of others.

Comment on Making Dough With What You Know by Steve Gillis

Steve Gillis — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:45:37 +0000

My List:
I’ve taught a number of subjects:
Social Studies
French
English
Religion
Computer – Media Studies
Business Ed
Drivers’ Ed
Drill – Marching
Bush Survival

I am trained as:
A Secondary School French Immersion Teacher
An Instructional Designer
A Driving Instructor
A Driving Examiner
A Flagman
A Private Pilot
A Financial Advisor

I have been:
A driving instructor/examiner – 25 years +
An elementary, junior high and senior high teacher (grades 2-11)
A pizza delivery guy
A restaurant delivery guy
A financial advisor
A business owner
An instructional designer

I:
Play the bodhran (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhr%C3%A1n)
Read
Am a Dad
Am a Husband
Am an instructional designer
Am a blogger
Love to drive

Comment on Making Dough With What You Know by Steve Gillis

Steve Gillis — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:35:25 +0000

Heather,

Wow! What an interesting list. You seem to have your fingers in a number of pots. It just goes to show that your interests can be turned into money.