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How I spread my photography business for maximum profitability
Off the top of your head, what do you think photographers do? Take pictures? Yep. What else? So much more!
As a business woman, I soon learned that if I was going to be a photographer who eats, I had to branch out. I learned not to rely on my clients for all my income. I had to rely on ME. When I tell my friends that I work 40 hours a week, they're baffled. I know they're thinking 'but we've just spent the whole day hanging out! How do you work that much?' I do the majority of my work at night. Most of my posts you read here on DPS or my blog were written well past midnight. And if you learn to branch out and stick your finger into many different pies, you too can have a successful photography business. Hopefully your kids go to school and you can work normal hours unlike me!
Here's how my business breaks down:
{Shooting} I do a max of two bespoke sessions per month. These are those ultra special, super time consuming sessions where you spend half a day with a family. I do a max of two, making money on the session fee and the resulting product order.
{Writing} I write for Canon, DPS and my own blog. My personal blogging makes money through affiliate ads (I learned everything I know from problogger.net). Lots of photographers make money writing ebooks.
{Teaching} I have students who come from allover the world to meet me for a day or two of shooting, editing and general brain-picking. I didn't seek this activity. I just started replying to email queries about whether I do workshops or not and it took on a life of it's own. I'm in the final stages of putting the finishing touches on my first DVD with the working title "How I Photograph my Kids." If you have access to a filmmaker and an audience who's listening, a tutorial DVD is a great idea. I also do Skype consultations where I can share my screen. It's super cool, super fun and super profitable.
{Clubs} I don't do this personally, but some photographers establish an area photography club. I think they make money from these. You'll have to look into how that works.
{Artwork} This is where I think of starving artists. Very few photographers are successful selling their work as art, but it can be done!
{Schools} When it comes to shooting, schools are where it's at profit-wise. You go in for a couple hours and a couple weeks later pick up a pile of envelopes with hundreds and hundreds of dollars in orders. Possibly a thousand if it's a large school. Straightforward head and shoulders, maybe one quirky shot. Possibly groups (if you decide to go a group). Minimal editing. Resulting session bookings. The snag here is that schools are dog eat dog and not easy to get into. Start with your own kids' school and it might grow from there.
So that's it in a nutshell for me. Making a small/reasonable amount of money from many different sources. When one area dries up for a season, you have the others to keep you going!
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August 15, 2013 10:54 pm
I'm just a beginner in photography .i take pictures of wildlife, flowers and insects as a hobby. But would like to know where to start to sell my pictures to magazines company? Can someone help me out and where to start... Josee
August 16, 2010 04:05 am
This is a great article Elizabeth. I have the same questions as Jason asked earlier, "
Do you recommend charging a session fee and then only allowing your clients to orders prints/books/etc from you? "
Uploading your works to online sites such as Flickr or Deviantart. Deviantart has a decent Print system going. This has definitely worked for us in the past. great suggestion here by Brittney.
August 14, 2010 12:51 am
The best kids pics we ever got were from a photographer who did an Open House for homeschoolers. Charged a flat fee for a short session in his home-based studio and then put the pics out on SmugMug for us. We were allowed to have digital copies as well as order prints. That allowed us to post our favorite shots on Facebook, and then that photographer got a lot of word-of-mouth advertising as people commented and wanted to know who had done the shots. So don't forget your local homeschool groups, and don't underestimate word-of-mouth when it comes to parents who use social media. :)
August 10, 2010 12:01 pm
great post, a wealth of information for anyone at any level. i think there are more to ways to make money in the photography industry than the common assumption of selling artwork, unless maybe stock photos.
August 10, 2010 06:50 am
Interesting Article. I think most people want to make it big from your second last point, Artwork. Or maybe it is just me...
I was talking with an associate from my "day job" and she asked "why I don't go pro?" Thinking of your Artwork point I responded; "There isn't much money in it."
The teaching might be a point for me to ponder.
Thanks for sharing your business model.
August 10, 2010 04:36 am
A couple of things that I've noticed: Try uploading your works to online sites such as Flickr or Deviantart. Deviantart has a decent Print system going. With a mixture of talent, blogging, and participation in the community; you can get a bit of money from selling prints, and a lot of exposure. Or even commissions.
Also I notice that some people commission photographers at events such as Comic Con to do large, cosplay photos.
August 10, 2010 12:43 am
Can photography be a successful and profitable side buissness or does a large chunk of time need to be devoted to it?
August 9, 2010 09:14 am
Useful, not only for photography business, but also for others.
Thanks for the article!
August 9, 2010 08:28 am
very interesting. eye opener!
August 9, 2010 06:15 am
@Jason: Yea that's right. I charge a session fee firstly. This is for a couple of reasons. It means they're serious clients who won't let you down on the day. It also means that they will order photos after because they've already made a financial investment, not to mention an emotional and time investment in the session. And yes, I sell digitals singly or a DVD of 20 images but it's expensive. The best way for them to get digitals is to purchase a collection. Have a look at this post about how I learned to set my prices. It's a difficult beast to slay on your own! http://bit.ly/bl6TZv
August 9, 2010 05:49 am
Good article. I too have found that you need to have multiple streams of income.
As for selling Fine Art photographs, I went into my first gallery last month and have sold three pieces so far. I plan on expanding to other galleries this year. First, I will expand throughout the state, then the Southwest, THEN THE WORLD! Sorry, I got a little carried away.
Thanks for the good info.
Have Fun,
August 9, 2010 02:41 am
Elizabeth, so you recommend charging a session fee and then only allowing your clients to orders prints/books/etc from you? Do you sell digital copies of your photographs at all? If yes, what is your policy for allowing the digital photographs to be posed online by the client to Facebook, flickr, etc.?
I currently include a set number of digital files in my portrait packages (session & digital files), but have really started to stress that the client print from the secure gallery I put the photographs in on SmugMug. I am thinking I want to make the full transition to only allowing the client to be able to print from SmugMug thereby insuring the prints will be done by a professional lab (not the corner Walgreens/CVS) and also that I can increase my profitability from a single shooting session.
It's just that in the sub-$500 portrait market clients are (obsessed?) really seeming to only want digital copies of their photographs.
For making money from a photo club, I know photographers in the area who run them via Meetup.com. I do not know how they have time to do that, but maybe most of their money comes from running such a group as to do it well it is very time consuming. I teach 1-on-1 private lessons in my own area only.
Thank you for the post and the breakdown format.
August 9, 2010 02:20 am
I must say appreciate all your efforts. I guess its not business but a passion :).
and teaching is the best way to spread the knowledge. How do you charge if you teach or consult online etc?
August 9, 2010 02:05 am
I was information I could use and share as a business owner
August 9, 2010 01:01 am
Very interesting ...thanks for sharing!
August 9, 2010 12:58 am
Concise but a perfect article covering the aspects of sustaining photography as a business !
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Loram rail grinder pays the Kanawha Sub one of its two yearly visits. Seen here working it's way east on number one track through Marmet.
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Loram Rail Grinder at CP88 in Bethlehem PA
Loram rail grinder RG 314, make it's way SB on FEC rails at mp 336+750 just north of Commercial Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Looking far different than the typical BNSF and UP widecabs that frequent the Joint Line, the head-end power of Loram's RG301 pulls to a stop just north of the siding switch at Monument.
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Book your room at History Hotel On Griboedova Canal
Standard RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child, 1 infant)
Junior SuiteMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
SuiteMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children, 2 infants)
Riverwalk St. Petersburg hotel in St. Petersburg City Centre, near St. Isaac's Cathedral
Located in St. Petersburg City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory, St. Isaac's Cathedral, and Kazan Cathedral. State Hermitage Museum and Winter Palace and Church of the Savior on the Spilled Blood are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Along with a coffee shop/café, this smoke-free hotel has a meeting room and concierge services. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are onsite.
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All 26 rooms offer free WiFi, room service, and TVs with digital channels. Hair dryers, phones, and desks are among the other amenities that guests will find.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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The hotel offers a coffee shop/café. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 323 square feet (30 square meters) include a meeting room. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request), a cruise ship terminal shuttle, and a ferry terminal shuttle. This St. Petersburg hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and concierge services.
History Hotel On Griboedova Canal is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
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- Total number of rooms - 26
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- Coffee shop or café
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- Multilingual staff
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- Conference space size (feet) - 323
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- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
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- Phone
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- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathtub or shower
- Desk
- Television
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Digital TV service
- Free WiFi
- Room service (limited hours)
- Free cribs/infant beds
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A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Pets allowed, Only dogs and cats are allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 1
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- No onsite parking is available.
No elevators
- A mandatory registration fee for foreign citizens is charged at this hotel.
- Airport shuttle fee: RUB 1300 per vehicle (one way)
- Pet fee: RUB 500 per pet, per night
- An early check-in fee will be charged
- A late check-out fee will be charged
- Rollaway bed fee: RUB 700 per night
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If you require a visa to enter the country, your hotel may be able to help with the supporting documents needed to obtain one. To learn more, you can reach out to the hotel via the contact details included on your booking confirmation. The hotel may charge for this assistance, even if you end up cancelling your reservation. All arrangements are solely between the hotel and yourself. This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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It is perfect for the space that I have it in- it is lower quality than it appeared online (which is probably normal to some degree). It was lower quality than the price would suggest, also.
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good value, but cheap cabinet pulls, plastic and screws don't fit. I bought new ones at hardware store and greatly improved funtion and appearance. Overall it did what I wanted. Hid the clutter and decreased the size of shelving units I had ,that were replaced.
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When presidential words led to swift actiontags: NYT, civil rights, American University, John F. Kennedy, Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
WASHINGTON — These days it is hard to imagine a single presidential speech changing history.
But two speeches, given back to back by President John F. Kennedy 50 years ago this week, are now viewed as critical turning points on the transcendent issues of the last century.
The speeches, which came on consecutive days, took political risks. They sought to shift the nation's thinking on the "inevitability" of war with the Soviet Union and to make urgent the "moral crisis" of civil rights. Beyond their considerable impact on American minds, these two speeches had something in common that oratory now often misses. They both led quickly and directly to important changes.
On Monday, June 10, 1963, Kennedy announced new talks to try to curb nuclear tests, signaling a decrease in tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. Speaking at American University's morning commencement, he urged new approaches to the cold war, saying, "And if we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity."...
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Learning outcomes are required as a component of syllabi in higher education courses across America. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) core component 3.B.2 outlines the related parameters. HLC further defines an outcome as: "refers to the learning intended or to how much students actually learn." This definition brings 'outcomes' front and center in face-to-face or online classrooms.
I address this requirement in my online courses in various ways. I create a Bb Content Area, entitled Course Documents. This content folder contains the course syllabus and other general course documents, such as, the Welcome Letter and the Web Agreement. It also contains a Course Link to a Q&A Forum specifically for students to post their questions about any of the documents.
As illustrated below, I create a video that walks students through the course syllabus, line-by-line. In the video, I pay particular attention and emphasize the Course Outcomes section. I include where in the course the content will be covered and a brief overview of related activities and assessments is also shared. This recording replicates what happens in a face-to-face setting on the first day of class.
Oftentimes, the course syllabus contains outcomes that support program goals. So, they are generally broad in nature. I suggest you might consider further delineating the outcomes into measurable tasks. I typically list these as an on the first page of the Learning Module or Content Area.
Oftentimes, the course syllabus contains outcomes that support program goals. So, they are generally broad in nature. I suggest you might consider further delineating the outcomes into measurable tasks. I typically list these as a Bb Item on the first page of the Bb Learning Module or Bb Content Area.
Reminders – Ensure that your course's Learning Outcomes are:
- Consistently labeled and easily located within the online course site, including the course syllabus and within each learning unit.
- Written clearly at the appropriate level of proficiency
- Written using measure-able language that describes what students are expected to be able to do after the instructional experience
Please email me should you wish more information or examples and illustrations.
This activity is an excellent way to learn more about student expectations from the course. Students may provide clues to their interests, professional goals and other facts about themselves. Given the diversity and privacy perimeters of various ethnic groups, 'getting to-know you' questions should be geared towards sharing information that may enhance the students' experience in the course. The information gleaned can be helpful for enhancing the online instructional experiences for students.
The Graffiti Needs Assessment (GNA) was developed as a face-to-face strategy to provide information about students' personal goals and objectives for the course (Goza, 1993). GNA are open-ended statements designed to solicit information from students regarding the proposed course content, assignments and activities. GNA questions (Goza, 1993, p. 103) are group according to one of three focuses:
- Self-Concern Focus – When I enrolled in this class, I thought…
- Task Focus – I hope we will study more about …
- Impact Focus – [Content name] has influenced the world…
Implementation Details: Responses to the statements are included in an icebreaking activity. Responses might be submitted in the form of a written narrative, audio or video files. Students may also create avatars, (http://avachara.com/avatar/ and http://doppelme.com) as a component of this activity to further ensure privacy. Such provides the instructor with a glimpse into the technical skills and interest of students enrolled in the course.
GNA information may be useful to the instructor when exploring strategies to create sub-groups or peer teams, for subsequent course activities and assignments. The responses may be used to fine tune how the course content is delivered. GNA responses can also provide evidence of gaps in students' prior knowledge related to the content. To further engage online students, an instructor may consider using a trading card activity, such as one provided at readwritethink.org.
Students create trading cards, containing responses to the GNA statements. The cards are created online and downloaded as PDF files. Then, students upload and post the cards as a New Thread in the Discussion Board's Learning About Us! Forum. To further encourage interaction, an instructor might require students to review the postings of their peers and share reactions as REPLY postings. Please email me, if you'd like the Blackboard package containing this activity.
These are introductory activities that seek to secure the same information generated during initial face-to-face class sessions in higher education courses. Such activities are seldom scored or graded in a face-to-face classroom. Thus, there is no need for students to be awarded credit for similar participation in an online course. There are additional online course icebreaker ideas found at:
Goza, B. K. "Graffiti Needs Assessment: Involving Students in the First Class Session." Journal of Management Education, 1993, 17 (1), 99-106. DOI: 10.1177/105256299301700109
One of the challenges of online course design is viewing the course's content, layout and it's functionality from the student's perspective. While Blackboard (Bb) has always had this capability, it was cumbersome and required multiple steps to execute. Fortunately, the recent upgrade brought with it a great new tool: STUDENT VIEW.
The Blackboard support team has placed an introduction regarding Student View on the Bb home page. The short video below (42 sec.) supplements that information.
Additional information can be found on the Student View Blackboard Instructor Help page, as well.
A collective review of the course syllabus by the instructor and enrolled students is typically among the first faculty-student exchanges. In face-to-face classroom settings, instructors are able to immediately respond to student questions and comments. Instructors are also better able to gauge levels of understanding by observing non-verbal cues from their students. These markers provide opportunities to expound upon information in more detail when students hesitate to ask questions.
In an asynchronous online course, it is especially important for instructors to review each element of the syllabus, in detail. The syllabus serves as the roadmap for the course and a clear, uniform understanding is desired. Most often in online courses, instructors review the course syllabus by creating a video. Then, students are asked to email or post their questions or comments on a related Discussion Board forum. While this traditional online strategy may serve the purpose, an engaging feedback alternative might be a Wiki.
Implementation Details: A wiki is an asynchronous website that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users. In a Course Syllabus Wiki, with the commenting feature implemented, students may highlight and post comments or questions at the point in the course syllabus where they occur. Students have an opportunity to share their thoughts on other students' entries and may also help their classmates reach clarification on their own concerns. Unfortunately, wikis limit anonymity; comments are linked to the wiki modifier. This is no different than students sharing comments and questions in a face-to-face review of the course syllabus. To implement this activity, perform the following:
- Create a wiki site for your syllabus using Wikispaces.com or Wikispot.com. Our LMS, Blackboard, contains the Wiki feature.
- Upload your syllabus to the Wiki and determine a timeline for feedback. Enable the Commenting feature. For this purpose, the Editing feature is generally not enabled because seldom are students allowed to make modifications to the course syllabus.
- Share the link with your students. Include a written narrative, audio or video instructions for modifying the Wiki. There are videos readily available using a simple Google or Youtube search.
- After the closing date for feedback, host an optional synchronized conversation regarding the questions posted and suggested enhancements. Plan to record this session for those who are unable to attend. This would be a good opportunity to utilize the new Blackboard COLLABORATE feature, implemented over the holiday break.
So, you've been teaching the online course for several terms now. Word has spread among students that the online section is the "place to be". Each term, the class fills as soon as registration opens. And, your SETs are finally reflecting the hard work you've put into online course design. You must be doing something right!
Now would be a good time to consider submitting the course for international recognition through the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program (ECP). The ECP recognizes course creators whose courses demonstrate best practices in four major areas: Course Design, Interaction & Collaboration, Assessment and Learner Support. All submissions are evaluated by a peer group of Blackboard clients using the ECP Rubric. Submitting your course for review provides you the opportunity to:
- Reflect on your own course design through a self-evaluation of your course and gain new perspective and insights on your course.
- Receive detailed feedback on your own course development including best practices and areas for improvement.
- Apply lessons learned from the Exemplary Course Rubric to your own courses or those you are helping to develop.
- Gain professional development experience and recognition for your accomplishments and participation in the program.
All submitted courses are reviewed and receive detailed feedback on their design, interaction and collaboration, assessment, and learner support components.
Still Apprehensive?
There are many, many resources to help you enhance your course to ensure it fares well in the review. To begin, please take a look at the 2014 winners. Winning courses from previous years can be viewed here. Then, you might consider enrolling in the Designing an Exemplary Course MOOC. It's free, self-paced and offers great ideas and strategies for enhancing your course.
Let's Go For It!
Once you' make the decision to go for it, there is support right on our campus. Last year, WSU was named an inaugural member of the ECP Review Council. The team was comprised of Dr. Fay Martin, Dr. Sara Kacin, Cindy Sulad and me. We are all willing to work with you to tweak your course for the review. Just drop us an email and we'll get started.
I won the ECP in 2012 and I am a regular ECP course reviewer (2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014). These awards are major deals and Blackboard ensures you are recognized and afforded the royal treatment at Bb World. So, your efforts do, indeed, pay off!
ECP 2015 Submission date-> Mid-February 2015
Fall has arrived and we are approaching mid-term of Fall 2014. We are fortunate in that there have been few issues with Blackboard. However, we have yet to install Bb Service Pack 14 and that has precluded us from benefiting from some enhancements. Overall, it's been smooth sailing. The following are odds and ends that I have collected to share with you.
Course Copied Announcements: When you recycle Course Announcements which were included in a course copy or export/import transfer, please be aware that they do not appear as NEW in the student's Blackboard home page under:
My Announcements
Meaning, your students will not receive any indication a NEW announcement has been posted. For example, previously I simply changed the availability dates on the Announcement. I would include the option
to students, as well. Unfortunately, this modified announcement does not appear on the student's Bb home page under My Announcements.
Grade Center Nuances: No, you are not crazy! There are nuances within the Blackboard Grade Center that have absolutely no rhythm or reason. There are special quirks that are not articulated or explained anywhere. So, take a deep breath, relax and try something different, when you encounter one of these special scenarios. For example, there was no record within a student's Grade Center for a missing assignment. The column did not appear at all. Resolution: The Grade Center will only show columns in a student's record when a score has been recorded. So for a student who had not submitted an assignment, the Instructor must enter a "0" in the Grade Center column for the missing assignment to appear in the student's Grade Center record.
Reach Out and Touch: Remember the Contact Information you secured in the course's Web Agreement for your online students? Now, would be a good time to simply give them a call to provide support and encouragement. I typically phone between 7-10 students during my weekly office hours. It takes about 15 minutes because most are in class or working. This reassurance is most often comforting to them. And, students truly appreciate this effort in online classes. For example, a student wrote on the course SET: "Dr. Stephens called me and made contact to hear my voice and we discussed the course slightly and I could truly hear the passion in her voice regarding the topic."
Enjoy the remainder of the Fall term 2014. And, remember the Holiday Season is just around the corner!
Your online courses are up and running and there have been very few student inquires. I am sure you implemented the online communication mechanisms including the course Welcome Letter, the Getting Started video and the Q&A Blogs. Yes, things are off to a good start!
Many of your students have begun their readings and reviewed your lectures, videos and some have completed their initial assignments. Unfortunately, not all students are 'present and accounted for'! They simply have yet to log into the course. This could potentially be a problem not only for the student, but for you, too! Federal regulations specifically related to Federal Student Aid dictate that attendance data be factored into financial aid calculations.
What does that mean for online instructors? Will we need to document student participation levels, stop-out and drop out dates? Documenting their levels of participation need not be difficult, if you employ the Blackboard tools designed to track participation and attendance. The Blackboard Retention Center provides a variety of tools to monitor student participation, attendance, achievement and performance. Click here for an overview and video.
Early in the term, I use the Blackboard Retention Center to track student NO SHOWS. These are students who have never logged into the course and/or who have not accessed any course information. I count the number of days since the beginning of classes to create the "Rule". Blackboard generates a listing of students matching the criteria. Then, Blackboard allows me to notify the students of their non-performance status. The email message sent becomes a permanent part of the student's records within Blackboard. The following is the narrative I used recently:
Dear TED 6020: Computer Applications in Teaching student:
Just a note to let you know that you have yet to log into the Blackboard course site and an assignment is coming due tomorrow. Please make time to complete course assignments and activities. Lack of participation will negatively impact your grade. Your prompt attention is expected.
This term, there were six (6) students receiving the message. Two responded within three (3) hours and provided an update regarding their status. So, it works! Please view the 1-minute No Show Video, a step-by-step view of the Retention Center and how I use it to track/monitor NO SHOW students.
Feel free to make modifications to the narrative above and include in your course. If you have a related question, please post.
This term, I am teaching three (3) sections of the same Educational Technology course. At present, there are 25 students enrolled in each of the sections. That translates into 75 email messages during the first week of class that begin, "Professor, I need help. I can't ….." ! The Help! I have a Problem! module has greatly reduces the inundation of student inquiry email messages during the first weeks of school. And, within 2-3 weeks, student email messages written directly to me are virtually non-existent.
The Help! I have a Problem! module is a Blackboard content area that provides students with details parameters for what they are to do when they encounter problems or have questions on course assignments and/or activities. The following items are contained within the module(see screenshot):
Direct Link to All Q&A Blogs: This is a Bb Course Link. It takes students directly to the list of all available Blogs. There is a separate course Blog for each instructional module, only available during the time the module is 'open'. The narrative below also contains a link to an FAQ document containing questions from previous terms:This blog is specifically for questions and answers related to the XXX module. Please preview the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document before posting. Either your classmates or Dr. Stephens will provide a reply. You may also post comments related to the Seminar, as well. Click here for a brief video on how to create a Blog entry.
Support Groups: This is a Bb Course Link. It takes student directly to the list of Groups where they are members. There are communication tools within their group to communicate with each other. This strategy helps to build student communities and to also foster reliance upon their group members as they navigate the course. The narrative below describes the functionality:Description: This study group has been created to provide you with support from your classmates to complete course assignments. You may post questions, challenges, inspirational messages and anything you believe will help you and your group get to the Finish Line !
Dr. Stephens Contact Information: This is a Bb Course Link to my Instructor Contact page.
Chat with Dr. Stephens: This is a Bb Course Link to the Chat feature. The parameters for Chatting with me are detailed in the narrative below:Please click here to initiate a conversation with Dr. Stephens. I am generally online for student questions every day (except Sunday) from 11-12pm. However, I am available whenever I am online.
Send Email to Dr. Stephens: This is a Bb Course Link to the Send Email to the Instructor link. The parameters set here are critical to maintaining and managing student questions and other inquiries. Please take a moment to really read the narrative!Use this link to send an email to Dr. Stephens, if this is NOT a question related to anything in the course. For example, if you are having a technical issue, then contact the HELP DESK. If the question relates to some aspect of a course assignment, then please post the question on the related Q&A Blog. This link is the first one on this page. That way, everyone benefits from the response. If the question is of a personal nature and it is related to the course, then please email Dr. Stephens. For example: It is late November and you had emergency surgery and will be incapacitated for much of December and may not be able to complete the course before December 8, 2014. She will respond within 6-8 hours, unless you send the message on a Sunday.
I also reiterate this in each of the video overviews within course modules. Finally, if God can take Sundays off, then so can I!
Feel free to make the modifications to any of the narratives above and include in your course. Please check back next week for the next tip related to Online Teaching: Course Overview Video. If you have a related question, please post.
The course Web Agreement outlines parameters and helps to ensure that students begin your online course with all the required technology resources and tools. It is another cornerstone for building a strong communication foundation. The Web Agreement articulates detailed course expectations and informs students of their responsibilities. It also provides me with documentation should there be an issue down the road. And, it helps to avoid the most dreaded student whine: "You didn't tell me I needed that!" The Web Agreement enables me to hold students accountable and I have used it's contents as evidence when student appeal.
My current Web Agreement was created using a template developed several years ago by Dr. Mary Brady, Senior Lecturer, TED/COE. It has been recently updated to include more current information. Here is how the process works:
The Web Agreement Test is the course's first assignment. I begin the process by discussing the Web Agreement, in great detail, during the course's Opening Video. The document is clearly identified and readily available in the Course Information content area, in PDF format. If students have questions, there is a Bb course link to the Q&A Blog (course) where they may post their questions. During the first week of class, I monitor the blog closely to address any questions or concerns. Because of the Web Agreement's importance, Bb Adaptive Release parameters are established for the test. Students are not able to proceed with any other course activities until the Web Agreement test has been completed.
Also, one of the best features of the Web Agreement is that it solicits contact information for each student! This can be valuable information should you wish to reach a student regarding course activities. Their preferred contact information is right there in the test! (See question 10 on the Web Agreement Test.) One of my online teaching Best Practices includes reaching out to every student via phone sometime during the term. The contact information provides immediate access to the best number to reach the student. I'll share more about this strategies later in the term.
Please click here to download a MS Word document containing my current Web Agreement. Click here to download the Bb Packet for the Web Agreement Test. Here are instructions for uploading the test. A how to video may also assist you with the upload. Begin to pay particular attention at the 1-minute mark. Once uploaded, you may make modifications to the test and its items. Feel free to make the modifications and include in your course.
Please check back next week for information regarding another online course cornerstone, the Video: Course Overview. If you have a related question, please post.
Are you receiving email messages regarding your online course from students? Unfortunately, students who registered for the course have no idea what is to happen next. To avoid confusion and delayed starts, one might consider using the WELCOME LETTER as a way to introduce students to the course.
Getting off to a good start is critical to building a strong communication foundation. Several years ago, Dr. Mary Brady, Senior Lecturer, TED/COE, created the Welcome Letter for her online students. It has been recently updated to include more current information. The Welcome Letter is a cornerstone of the foundation. How it works:
I create a formal letter on university/college stationary. This gives it an official look. Then, I attach it as a PDF file to an email message originating from my class roster within the Learning Management System (LMS). At WSU, our LMS is Blackboard (Bb). The letter contains the following elements:
- A statement to thank students for selecting the online course option,
- A paragraph about when the course will begin and how to access course information.
- Please consider including an LMS tutorial that might be beneficial for students to complete prior to beginning the course, if you are not including this as an instructional component. At WSU, the student interactive tutorial can be found at: https://studentdemocourse.wikispaces.com
- Information about how to contact you with issues or concerns prior to the beginning of class.
Please visit here to download the MS Word document containing my Welcome Letter for Fall 2014. Feel free to make modifications and share with your students in the coming weeks. The related email message reads as follows:Hello Everyone: Just a note to let you know that I am excited about starting another academic year! And, I am also looking forward to working with you as we explore the area of Educational Technology. Attached is the course WELCOME LETTER. It details the next steps. As indicated, the Blackboard course site will be available on Wednesday morning, at 12:01am. You may begin course activities then. In the meantime, enjoy the dog-days of summer! Your Instructor~ Dr. Geralyn E. Stephens "I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn." ― Albert Einstein
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mmm cold brewed this one overnight on a recommendation from kittenna I have to agree with her that this once makes a damn good cold brew! I love this one hot but even cold it's a delicious orange creamy tea. No "rooibosy" taste here just delicious, delicious orange and cream!
I cannot figure out how to hot brew this tea. I think it's the raspberry leaf that's just not working for me. I've tried a couple times now and have apparently forgotten to log them. Overall, i'll take this cold brewed over hot anyway but in the grand scheme of things it's just not a tea for me. thanks to hallieod for sending this my way! (sipdown)
I can't quite figure this tea out. It's a really nice blend – fruity and slightly creamy but it's not exactly strawberry :) It's more of a pineapple, type black that's not exactly pineapple either. just that sweetness that comes from pineapple. At the tail end of the sip there is almost a hint of strawberry cream but then it slides away.
SIPDOWN! (bringing me to 255 and still a few more hours of tea drinking left in the day…..i can do this! lol) I'm not sure i agree with the steeping instructions on this one. 3 mins leaves a pretty astringent brew. I'm thinking 2 mins might be a better spot…and this is for sure a milk kind of tea. oh well…it IS a pretty tea lol Mostly i just wanted to drink this since it's another one of those darjeelings i have kicking around in my cupboard. Still not a win for me…
sipdown! thanks hallieod this is a decent brew though it's not quite up my alley. The white tea blends nicely with the flavours but it's a bit too floral for me as well as being a really light tea. :)
mmm another one from terri's tea box! I will get through these someday lol! I'm actually pretty proud of myself…i think i'm down to the last 10 or so of the 70+ she sent.
This is a pretty decent green tea. The flavouring is really subtle but it adds to the green instead of overwhelming or taking away from it. I can get behind this one for sure :) thanks terri!
sipdown! kittylovestea was kind enough to send me some of this, even though i was fairly sure this wouldn't be a tea for me. While i can understand how some would find this tea to be a pleasure to drink, it is not the tea for me. Ah well! another to cross off my list. Thanks kitty!
sipdown! meh. this tea should be better. it smells delicious but the taste is lacking in my opinion. it's like a watered down chocolate o or something to that effect. it's not BAD..but it's not delicious and wonderful and probably never needs to be restocked. But that's ok because i've tried it, and i've got others from della that i like. There just happen to be better chocolatey teas out there. :)
oh man…i didn't realise that this had chocolate notes in it when i opted to brew it up. This is another one from terri's swap with me and i have to say it's pretty delicious. I don't taste much puerh to this but that's not a bad thing. It just means that this falls into the flavoured category more than the straight black :) This is a win in my books!


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International Journal of Technology Marketing
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ISSN (Print) 1741-878X - ISSN (Online) 1741-8798
Published by Inderscience Publishers [396 journals]
- External technology commercialisation and markets for technology in
Russian manufacturing industry
- Authors: Pekka Torvinen, Juha Väätänen
Pages: 4 - 24
Abstract: Functioning technology markets can offer valuable opportunities, such as increased revenues for new ventures and existing companies in the markets. External technology commercialisation (ETC) is a crucial part of this. However, many companies seem to be unable to identify or reluctant to commercialise surplus technologies they do not commercialise internally. This phenomenon also limits the supply in technology markets. ETC is proven to improve company performance and openness. This study examines the ETC of surplus technologies in Russian manufacturing companies. It combines two methodological approaches by using survey data and a case study. It shows that ETC is a minor business in Russian manufacturing; however, the companies doing it are recognising the benefits. If ETC is an essential part of their strategy, it can increase the company's returns and spread of technologies. Companies conducting ETC also seem to be forerunners in many fields, such as interfirm cooperation and technology development and acquisition.
Keywords: external technology commercialisation; new product development; NPD; R&D; research and development; innovation; technology markets; technology acquisition; Russia; innovation management; technology transfer; manufacturing industry; interfirm cooperation
Citation: International Journal of Technology Marketing, Vol. 10, No. 1 (2015) pp. 4 - 24
PubDate: 2014-12-02T23:20:50-05:00
Issue No: Vol. 10, No. 1 (2014)
- Authors: Pekka Torvinen, Juha Väätänen
- Technology versus product innovations - are they like apples and
oranges? A comparative study on commercialisation
- Authors: Henri Simula, Povilas Valiauga, Tuula Lehtimäki
Pages: 25 - 46
Abstract: Despite the importance of commercialisation in innovation processes, there remains a lack of empirical studies that focus on comparing commercialisation of products and commercialisation of technology. The purpose of this paper is to examine how commercialisation is conducted in these two different domains in the context of business-to-business firms. The objective is to introduce an improved comparison matrix with which to analyse the similarities and differences between these two entities. The first part of the paper is a selective literature review that provides the basis for our comparison. The second part illustrates two case studies and provides a cross-case analysis. The empirical findings of this study reveal novel insight compared to previous findings, and put forward a comprehensive matrix for product and technology commercialisation.
Keywords: technology innovation; product innovation; technology commercialisation; product commercialisation; new products; new technologies; case study; empirical comparison; B2B; business-to-business; literature review; case studies
Citation: International Journal of Technology Marketing, Vol. 10, No. 1 (2015) pp. 25 - 46
PubDate: 2014-12-02T23:20:50-05:00
Issue No: Vol. 10, No. 1 (2014)
- Authors: Henri Simula, Povilas Valiauga, Tuula Lehtimäki
- Customer-oriented product development process in B2B industry
- Authors: Veli-Matti Suominen, Juha Kytölä, Marja Naaranoja
Pages: 47 - 66
Abstract: Introducing new products into markets needs to happen ever faster in today's competitive environment. This paper studies whether the current development processes can be improved for business-to-business (B2B) companies by feeding the market needs during the whole process. Target is to get more fresh market needs as part of the product compared to a traditional approach. Earlier research and studies have shown that successful innovation requires tight integration of innovation and marketing and is widely presented for business-to-customer (B2C) markets. Although some marketing aspects for B2B have been identified, theoretical integration of those to the innovation processes has not been presented. The research presented in this paper focuses in filling this gap. The paper comprises a literature study, selection and interviews of companies, analysis of the results and formulation of a new process model. Presented model is based on a stage-gate process due to its wide usage and adaptability.
Keywords: open innovation; customer-oriented NPD; new product development; business to business; B2B; marketing; innovation; stage gate process; time to market; qualitative analysis; product introduction; concurrent marketing
Citation: International Journal of Technology Marketing, Vol. 10, No. 1 (2015) pp. 47 - 66
PubDate: 2014-12-02T23:20:50-05:00
Issue No: Vol. 10, No. 1 (2014)
- Authors: Veli-Matti Suominen, Juha Kytölä, Marja Naaranoja
- Comparative study on FFE activities between Korean and Japanese NPD
- Authors: Akio Nagahira, Kyong-Hwan Kim, Hee-Ja Yoon, Sumie Ishihara, Yukiya Chiba, Yuta Tanaka, Aya Miura
Pages: 67 - 94
Abstract: The aim of this study was to focus on the fuzzy front end (FFE) activities of both Korean and Japanese manufacturers' new product development (NPD) projects, and to reveal the characteristics of key FFE factors for NPD success between them. We analysed 293 NPD projects in Korean manufacturing firms and 540 NPD projects in Japanese manufacturing firms using structural equation modelling (SEM). The results suggest Korean manufacturing companies were focusing much more on the reduction of market uncertainty than the reduction of technical uncertainty when they developed new products, in order to perform highly in such areas as sales volume, profit, and market share. On the other hand, since Japanese manufacturing companies paid attention to both the efficiency and effectiveness of NPD project success when they developed new products, they expended much more energy on R&D and labour. A common crucial key to project success was 'intensity of planning' before the start of development.
Keywords: fuzzy front end; FFE; new product development; NPD; structural equation modelling; SEM; SmartPLS; Korea; manufacturing industry; Japan; market uncertainty; technical uncertainty; planning intensity; uncertainty reduction; sales volume; profit; market share; R&D; r
Citation: International Journal of Technology Marketing, Vol. 10, No. 1 (2015) pp. 67 - 94
PubDate: 2014-12-02T23:20:50-05:00
Issue No: Vol. 10, No. 1 (2014)
- Authors: Akio Nagahira, Kyong-Hwan Kim, Hee-Ja Yoon, Sumie Ishihara, Yukiya Chiba, Yuta Tanaka, Aya Miura
- Cheer the crowd? Facilitating user participation in idea crowdsourcing
- Authors: Miia Kosonen, Kaisa Henttonen
Pages: 95 - 110
Abstract: External crowds provide organisations with valuable knowledge and new ideas in a cost-effective way. While existing research has focused on the users and the general characteristics of crowdsourcing, there is still a lack of understanding of how the hosting organisation should organise and govern crowdsourcing initiatives. Building on the literature from the fields of innovation management, knowledge management, marketing and electronic commerce, with real-world illustrations, we develop a framework to facilitate the participation of external crowds in idea crowdsourcing tasks. Our study identifies six management practices related to the different phases of idea crowdsourcing: selecting appropriate communication technologies; defining tasks; evaluating crowd size and its knowledge base; launching tasks and supporting interpretation; giving feedback and encouraging interaction, and allowing user-driven idea evaluations. The study contributes to the literature on innovation management and crowdsourcing, while also offering practical insight into how to better cultivate the wisdom of external crowds.
Keywords: external crowds; innovation tasks; idea crowdsourcing; idea generation; users; consumers; participation; motivation; innovation management; knowledge management; marketing; electronic commerce; e-commerce; crowd wisdom
Citation: International Journal of Technology Marketing, Vol. 10, No. 1 (2015) pp. 95 - 110
PubDate: 2014-12-02T23:20:50-05:00
Issue No: Vol. 10, No. 1 (2014)
- Authors: Miia Kosonen, Kaisa Henttonen


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Joel's Army and The Call
We wrote about The Call a few times before the rally on the National Mall earlier this month, but the Southern Poverty Law Center has released a fascinating new report entitled "Arming" for Armageddon that puts its activities in an entirely new light.
It turns out that The Call and its founder Lou Engle are closely aligned with a militant Christian dominionist movement called "Joel's Army" run by self-proclaimed prophet and faith-healer Todd Bentley:
Joel's Army believers are hard-core Christian dominionists, meaning they believe that America, along with the rest of the world, should be governed by conservative Christians and a conservative Christian interpretation of biblical law. There is no room in their doctrine for democracy or pluralism.
According to Joel's Army doctrine, the enforcers of the five-fold ministry will be members of the final generation, for whom the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade constituted a new Passover.
Bentley, who claims to be a supernatural healer, is no less over the top, playing his biker-punk appearance and heavy metal theatrics to the hilt. On YouTube, where clips of his most dramatic healings have been condensed into a three-minute highlight reel, Bentley describes God ordering him to kick an elderly lady in the face: "I am thinking, 'God, why is the power of God not moving?' And He said, 'It is because you haven't kicked that women in the face.' And there was, like, this older lady worshipping right in front of the platform and the Holy Spirit spoke to me and the gift of faith came on me. He said, 'Kick her in the face ... with your biker boot.' I inched closer and I went like this [makes kicking motion]: Bam! And just as my boot made contact with her nose, she fell under the power of God."
The atmosphere is less charged with violence at "The Call," a 12-hour revival of up to 20,000 youths led by Joel's Army pastor Lou Engle and held every summer in a major American city (this year's event was scheduled for Washington, D.C. in August).
This March, at a "Passion for Jesus" conference in Kansas City sponsored by the International House of Prayer, or IHOP, a ministry for teenagers from the heavy metal, punk and goth scenes, Engle called on his audience for vengeance.
"I believe we're headed to an Elijah/Jezebel showdown on the Earth, not just in America but all over the globe, and the main warriors will be the prophets of Baal versus the prophets of God, and there will be no middle ground," said Engle. He was referring to the Baal of the Old Testament, a pagan idol whose followers were slaughtered under orders from the prophet Elijah.
"There's an Elijah generation that's going to be the forerunners for the coming of Jesus, a generation marked not by their niceness but by the intensity of their passion," Engle continued. "The kingdom of heaven suffers violence and the violent take it by force. Such force demands an equal response, and Jesus is going to make war on everything that hinders love, with his eyes blazing fire."
For his part, Bentley's prestige and influence are suffering at the moment, thanks to the announcement that he was divorcing his wife.
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This tour was amazing!
If you are interested in football, this is a pretty well organised (but highly commercial) trip
Fantastic tour, well worth the visit and I'm not a football fan...just booked it to keep the other half happy. The walk from the changing rooms, down the tunnel and out onto the pitch hearing the crowd roar makes the hair on the back of your neck stand on end. Managed to take in a match as well, what an experience. So easy to get to on the Metro too from las Ramblas to Palau Reial then a short walk down the road you come out on straight down to the stadium.
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This tour was amazing!
Super recommended. No hassle finding the tour operators. The staff and security at Nou Camp were all cooperative and ensured we take a glimpse of every corner of the stadium. The FCB photo team can loot if you do not bargain. All the best FCB even during unfavorable season.
excellent interactive visitor museum and tour of facilities and a fantastic sense of occasion - great ground, beautiful pitch, smashing facilities and so interesting, a must see for any football fan but great even for those who don't follow La Liga
Fantastic tour. It's quite a way out of the city centre where we stayed. We loved it. Thankyou
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What every footie fan should visit, it was awesome. Even my wife who doesnt like sport, especially football was impressed.
The Tour was Excellent and More, my two boys were Stunned by how good it was
If you're a football fan there's plenty to see here. Picking up the tickets was very easy and efficient and we were able to go at a time and date of our choosing, which was great as it provided flexibility. There's a museum part where you can read about the history of the club no see many artefacts. You get to see the pitch a few times and there's the press box too. Also, you get to walk around the away dressing room, press interview section and there are numerous photo opportunities.
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