Picasa Was my favourite! Unfortunately no longer available. iPhoto Now called Apple Photos Photoshop From Adobe, I have this and keep trying to learn but find it complicated. It definitely is at the peak of photo editing though. Lightroom is a more simple version, more designed to organise photos but can also do some editing. … Continue reading A list of Photo Editing Tools
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2015-16 Academic Year Opening The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Each year, there is an official opening event at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands, where I work part time. The opening of the academic year 2015-16 on 31 August 2015 was attended by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander. He gave the opening address in the AULA, for which I was fortunate to be … Continue reading 2015-16 Academic Year Opening The Hague University of Applied Sciences
A list of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems
This post is part of a series where I am compiling lists of various tools for individuals and business, and sharing some of my experiences and examples for each. Here are links to all the Zestee lists so far: list of elearning platforms list of social media platforms list of CRM (customer relationship management) systems (this … Continue reading A list of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems
A list of Elearning Platforms
Hi there! I've been writing regularly about elearning more more than a year now and realised it might be handy to have a list of elearning platforms with a little about each. Feel free to add to this list in a comment below, or let me know your thoughts about any of these! In no particular … Continue reading A list of Elearning Platforms
One page business plan: The Business Model Canvas
This is one of my favourite business tools. I wrote about it sometime ago on another website of mine here: http://professionalparentsnetwork.org/create-easy-effective-business-plan-busy-professional-parents/ This was something I was using with Professional Parents - those who balance family and work - and found it perfect for small business. However I've since learnt that even very large organisations - … Continue reading One page business plan: The Business Model Canvas
Case Study: Spammers are getting smarter
Unfortunately, spammers are getting smarter. Here's a case study showing 4 examples and 5 top tips to help you stay one step ahead of the spammers!
A High Tea in The Hague to help Syrian refugees build a business
Last week, I attended a High Tea in The Hague, organised to raise awareness of the Basmeh and Zeitooneh Syrian Refugee Relief project. Beatrice is based in The Hague, and introduced us to the products made by displaced women from Syria, currently living and working in Lebanon. I took this short video where Kathy introduces … Continue reading A High Tea in The Hague to help Syrian refugees build a business
Open the Door Workshop: Tap into your strengths
Last year, I was very fortunate to take part in a Lean In Circle close to where I live in Delft, The Netherlands. As I write regularly about on another blog, Professional Parents Network, I am a seeker and advocate of family, work, balance. This group, inspired by the Lean In book by Sheryl Sandburg was … Continue reading Open the Door Workshop: Tap into your strengths
Dutch Government giving grants to support SMEs to go global
If you are a SME (small to medium sized) business based in the Netherlands and considering going global, this is a great opportunity to get some support from a government grant, in conjunction with the Dutch World Trade Centres. The SIB (Starters International Business) Program offers a voucher for 2400 euros, which covers coaching to create … Continue reading Dutch Government giving grants to support SMEs to go global
2015 SPARK Event in Amsterdam
On the 16th June, 2015, I had the absolute pleasure of attending the 2015 SPARK event in Amsterdam. Despite not feeling well and recovering from a bad cold, I am so glad I went, as I came away feeling energised and inspired. I took a "road trip" from Delft/The Hague with two friends, Manuela of … Continue reading 2015 SPARK Event in Amsterdam
10 great resources to create your own elearning course
Would you like to create your own elearning course? Here are 10 resources to help, focussing on process, strategy, design and development.
30 things to think about when creating an elearning course
Yesterday, I published this blog post: How to create an ecourse - where to start In it, my friend, Manuela, and I came up with 30 things to think about when creating an elearning course. We spent several hours researching and discussing these points, and you can find a list of all those questions, organised … Continue reading 30 things to think about when creating an elearning course
How to create an ecourse – where to start
Would you like to teach online? I am here today with a friend of mine, Manuela, and we have designated it "elearning day". Both of us are keen to get an ecourse set up and running. We thought we would share the process with you, so that anyone interested can also learn how to go about this. We'd love your comments, questions and feedback below as well!
Zestee Social Media School: Free training for feedback for first 50 to email me
The Zestee Social Media School has been running now for 3 years. In late 2014, I ran the most recent version but when I started teaching at The Hague University and also needed to deal with my website being hacked, I let it lapse. However now, I am revamping it for 2015 and am offering … Continue reading Zestee Social Media School: Free training for feedback for first 50 to email me
2015 Storytelling for Business Workshop
On Thursday 28th May, 2015, I attended a Storytelling for Business workshop, facilitated by Helen Kuyper of 24-7 Storytelling. I first met Helen at the WBII (Women's Business Initiative International) in August 2014 and you can read my previous blogpost here: The Power of Storytelling Event Highlights. The workshop that week built on the interest … Continue reading 2015 Storytelling for Business Workshop
2015 TEDxDelftWomen
On 29 May 2015, TEDxDelftWomen was held at the Rietveld Theater from 12:30-20:30. It was a fantastic event, with lots of inspiration. This event grew out of a LeanIn group that I was a part of in 2014. At those meetings, the women present shared their stories, and we came to realise how strong and … Continue reading 2015 TEDxDelftWomen
Social Media Strategy for TEDx events: your input requested!
Last night, I attended my fifth live TEDx event – TEDxDelftWomen in Delft, The Netherlands. Organised by friends of mine, Molly Quell, Manuela Damant, Sarah Brown and a whole team of many other great people, it was a fantastic day. The speakers were inspirational and the location – The Rietveld Theater Delft - was large … Continue reading Social Media Strategy for TEDx events: your input requested!
Is it elearning, e-learning or E-learning? The dilemma of how to write #elearning
Almost 18 months ago now, I wrote about my growing fascination with elearning in this post: The E-learning Explosion . The shortened version of electronic learning, it opens up a wonderful world of possibilities for learners of all ages worldwide. This is a topic which I'm increasingly interested in, particularly now that since September last year, … Continue reading Is it elearning, e-learning or E-learning? The dilemma of how to write #elearning
Advatera presentation in Vienna on elearning and social media
Earlier this month (May 2015), I had the privilege of travelling to Vienna to talk to a group of Advatera's social media managers about elearning and social media. Volker has built the opportunity for European digital managers in a variety of different industries to come together in digital expert groups 3-4 times a year to … Continue reading Advatera presentation in Vienna on elearning and social media
#TNWEurope The Next Web Europe 2015 Conference Storify Coverage
On April 23-25, 2015, I attended The Next Web Europe 2015 Conference in Amsterdam. I was busy tweeting that day and have recently learnt about the Storify app which is a really neat tool to collate tweets and other social media and online posts. //storify.com/Zestee_Renee/2015-tnw-thenextweb-europe-conference/embed?header=false&border=false//storify.com/Zestee_Renee/2015-tnw-thenextweb-europe-conference.js?header=false&border=false[<a href="//storify.com/Zestee_Renee/2015-tnw-thenextweb-europe-conference" target="_blank">View the story "2015 #TNWEurope (TheNextWeb) Conference Day 1" on … Continue reading #TNWEurope The Next Web Europe 2015 Conference Storify Coverage
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