Entrepreneurial Ideas for Teachers

(Update: Here is a link to the YouTube channel with the video of the event.)

1. Todd Beuckens: Creating and monetizing a product has never been easier due to advances in technology. As a result, many educators are interested in self-funding their own products. This presentation will look at three main ways educators can create and monetize a product online using the APS model, which stands for Ads, Products and Services, and learn the pros and cons of each approach. Also, attendees will learn about various tools and platforms for creating a array of different content or products. The presentation will look at all phases of creating a products: design, production, delivery, marketing, and payments.

Todd Beuckens is the creator of elllo.org (English listening lesson library online), meels.org (Ed Tech teacher training website), soundgrammar.com (animated English Language Conversations), spanishlistening.org (free Spanish Language listening lessons). He also has an M.A. in Learning, Design and Technology from San Diego State University, and has co-written two books, Impact Conversations 1 & 2 (2007), and Impact Listening (2005). Todd has interests in material and curriculum design, testing, listening skill development (in various languages), podcasting, teacher training and entrepreneurialism. He has taught for 25 years in the U.S., Thailand, Hong Kong and Japan, and is currently based at Ritsumeikan, Asia Pacific University, Beppu.

2. Open Mic: This presentation will also offer an open mic, or elevator pitch sessions, where attendees can present their ideas for a product. These ideas do not need to be detailed plans, but just ideas potential creators have had floating around in their head.

If you would like to pitch your idea, please submit it in advance, so we can manage the submissions, and we will contact you.

3. Cocktail Lounge: Break out rooms will be available to mix and mingle at the end of the session to just chill, discuss how to get funding, or outsourcing and pricing, and feel free to pitch another new idea! Bring your own drinks and snacks!

The JALT Business Communication Special Interest Group website