This webinar on GPC Virtual Study Groups: How to Plan, Facilitate, and Participate in a Live National Learning Experience will present effective methods, resources, results, and recommendations from facilitators of the first live national GPC Study Group conducted from February to April 2018. The group presented an exciting opportunity to learn together and effectively assist regular attendees in studying for and passing the GPC exam. Grant professionals who are interested in facilitating future groups for a chapter, regional or national audience will receive practical information for study group planning including how to prepare and facilitate weekly discussions focused on the GPC competencies and manage virtual meeting technology. Future participants will learn more about the benefits of attending this type of study group. The presenters will share the challenges they experienced while conducting the first GPC Virtual Study Group, the outcomes, offer recommendations to future facilitators, and respond to questions.
 

This webinar will provide grant professionals with a beta-tested format and effective methods for a nation-wide virtual study group to prepare for the GPC exam. Attendees will learn the cost and benefits of specific web meeting platforms and which technology best supports a multi-user virtual meeting space. The presenters will discuss the unique challenges for this type of virtual meeting space and suggest alternate plans of action.

Presenters:
Katherine F.H. Heart, GPC, M.Ed., President of Heart Resources, LLC, is a grant consultant, and trainer/coach for early career grant professionals, and author of Grantepreneur^TM (Red Engine Press, 2016). She facilitated discussions and evaluated the GPC Virtual Study Group based on a previous GPC Study Group for the GPA-Western PA Chapter. 

JulieAnna Carsen, GPC, B.S., Senior Grant Support Specialist for the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University, has contributed to research on virtual and hybrid learning at ASU. JulieAnna facilitated technology and weekly meetings for the GPC Virtual Study Group, earning the GPC after the study group concluded.
 
Skill Level:
Early-Career
Mid-Career
Advanced-Career

Learning Track: 
Other

GPC Competencies:
Practices and services that raise the level of professionalism of grant developers