Annette Levesque is a woman on a mission. As an award-winning author, innovator, educator, and entrepreneur, she has dedicated her life to building excellence in virtual education and training systems. With a master's degree in distance education, Annette is a true expert in her field. Her passion for education is contagious, and it's evident in everything she does.In 2002, Annette founded one of the world's earliest completely virtual accredited private high schools. Her innovative approach to education quickly caught on, and in 2005, she founded another global virtual school, which grew to become the second largest online private international high school in Ontario, Canada.Annette has since shared her expertise with universities, colleges, and high schools around the globe to provide distance education opportunities for thousands of students. Her initial programs served students in Canada and expanded to the U.S., Malaysia, the U.K., Antigua, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Nigeria, and Trinidad.In the corporate sector, Annette is a sought-after consultant for business leaders who want to build virtual employee training programs or provide virtual education and support for those with medical conditions. One of her favorite projects involved developing virtual learning programs for players pursuing professional athletic careers in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), the largest and most successful feeder league for the National Hockey League.Beyond her work in distance education, Annette is a philanthropist with a heart for giving. She's made it her mission to create barrier-free programs that enable children and women to access education in low-income and developing countries. Thanks to her efforts, countless students worldwide have received scholarships to further their education.
Elearning Gold is a thoroughly comprehensive book that covers every aspect of creating distance learning courses. It serves as a complete guide for any educator or company desiring to add virtual learning for their clients and students. -Nonfiction Book Awards Elearning taken to a new level! Elearning Gold prepares education administrators for the successful planning and implementing of an exemplary elearning program. Annette Leveque's humorous writing style and utilization of personal experience highlight key concerns and present an unparalleled learning opportunity for the reader. - Rhonda Kublin, J.D., M.Ed., Teacher Leader Certification, 15 years teaching in New York State Middle School. Annette skillfully detangles human, technical, organizational, strategic, and ethical leadership considerations to make it easy for you to plan, structure, and implement your program. The examples, checklists, and leadership questions make it much easier for both you and your learners. Using this guide is like having a friend and education expert consultant by your side. -Cathy Lewis, Co-Founder of iSisters Technology Mentoring, Board Director, University Professor, and Consultant. This is Gold and a must-read for anyone seeking to implement elearning in any capacity within their organization. This book provides the knowledge and illustrative detail that can become a guide for you in implementing a successful elearning program regardless of where you may be in the world. -Govindh Jayaraman, Head Coach and Team Lead, IMBA Online Corporation, Author of bestseller Paper Napkin Wisdom: Your Five Step Plan for Life and Business Success Annette Levesque's extensive background in online and classroom education is evident in Elearning Gold. The book centers on the learner experience and simultaneously provides education leaders with a practical approach for designing an online learning world. Written in a clear and readable way, Elearning Gold outlines the practical steps that should be considered, explored, and addressed. The guide explains why something matters, includes well-placed personal anecdotes, and, through the reflective leadership questions sections, actively engages the reader. Whether the world of virtual learning and education is relatively new to you or you have been in the field for years, Elearning Gold is highly recommended for educators wishing to make a difference in the online world. -Judy Bauer Puritt, Ph.D. in Education (Blended Learning), Business Communications Professor at Algonquin College The book is an essential addition to the library of anyone invested in shaping the future of virtual education and provides coordinators with the tools needed to create truly impactful virtual education experiences. -Nicole M Bulos Barcel�, BSc., Licenciatura en Psicologia Clinica, Teacher, Cap Cana Heritage School