seminars

Seminars
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Planeta.com offers adult education via distance learning and in-person instruction. Courses are customized for small groups and professional associations. For in-house training we require a meeting room and a data projector. It can be your office with your computers or a cybercafe.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
For long-term projects we prefer to work with small groups. One on one training is also available. Depending on your needs, we can bring in colleagues who are experts in specific topics such as green building, marketing, biodiversity and community work.

METHODOLOGY
Many people do not want to be taught what they think they should already know. Our methodology promotes collaborative education in which we all win. Planeta.com instruction is based on reviewing information that has already been published, creating inventories and developing creative new projects with specific outcomes in the short-term and visionary outcomes for the long-term.

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WEB 101
Our popular Web Seminar assists professionals make effective use of the [|Planeta] website.

PARKS
Uso de Internet como Herramienta para el Intercambio de Experiencias y Promoción del Ecoturismo para Manejadores de las áreas naturales protegidas

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT REPORTING

 * ===SAMPLE EXERCISES===
 * WEEK 1** - Print the [|Sustainable Development Index] and distribute to participants. If you can, post the [|index] on a public bulletin board.


 * WEEK 1** - Ask students to prepare a background essay on what is sustainable development. Ask students to compose individual responses and discuss this in class.


 * WEEK 1** - Ask students to find the 'dead links' in the index. Are there other recommended links in the resources cited? Compile a report and submit this to the editor.


 * WEEK 2** - Once the current index is updated, ask students if they have other sites to recommend. Compile a report and send this to the editor.


 * POST SEMINAR** - We will publish the revised index. If students have prepare a collective essay, we will publish that as well. We ask that you print these documents for the students and if possible, post this on a public bulletin board. We'll make sure to give online credit (and kudos!) to your class. ||

MARKETING
The Tourism Marketing Seminar shares high-tech tips and practical, down-to-earth advice.The seminar also reviews lessons learned from the [|Ethical Marketing Conference] and other dialogues with tourism stakeholders (operators, media and travelers).

TOURISM
Urban Ecotourism reviews proposals from our global conference. Ecotourism Certification reviews the pros and cons of ecotourism certification. Marketing reviews effective and ethical tourism marketing. Transportation reviews timely dialogues about the environmental impact of transportation. Communities and Tourism reviews lessons learned about the impacts of tourism on communities. NGOs in Tourism and Conservation reviews lessons learned around the world.

LATIN AMERICA
Latin America Media reviews new distribution systems. Oaxaca examines responsible travel and ecotourism in Mexico.

DIPLOMADO
[|Ecotourism Diploma (Diplomado en Ecoturismo)]

**REGISTRATION**
Please fill out the [|registration form].

Questions? Contact us via [|email].


 * Conducted by Planeta.com founder [|Ron Mader], this seminar is taught on demand. Options include in person and online instruction (webinar format). Group rates are available. ||


 * DEFINE YOUR OBJECTIVE** -- What would you like to learn? Specific objectives and outcomes of the seminar need to be defined in advance.
 * DIALOGUE** -- We conduct private discussion via email, MSN Messenger and Skype. Research is conducted online Planeta and other websites. Public announcements are posted online the [|Planeta Forum].


 * COST/DATES** -- The seminar can be organized online as a one-week overview or as a longer in-depth review. In person, the training can be conducted in one or two days. As the structure of the seminar may vary, the fee will need to be negotiated depending on time and number of participants. The basic cost is $100 (US) per person for small groups. Payment needs to be received two weeks before the seminar begins.


 * REGISTRATION** -- Please fill out the [|registration form].

PREPARING FOR AN ONLINE SEMINAR
**READ** -- For those not familiar with online education, please read the essay on [|Conferences in the Virtual and Natural Worlds] and review how we have conducted [|previous events].
 * READ SOME MORE!** -- Consult the [|index] and environmental [|bibliography]
 * FAMILIARIZE** -- Check out the methodology of [|Open Space Technology] (OST).
 * YOUR TURN** -- Check out our [|writers' guidelines].
 * PLAN AHEAD** -- If you wish to organize a public talk or panel discussion, [|contact us].

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES
Payment needs to be finalized two weeks before the seminar. Certificates or diplomas can be prepared. ([|Photo])

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS SEMINAR?
Consultants - Donors - Educators - Environmentalists - Government officials - Journalists/Editors - Publishers - Tourism Operators