Post on 16-Dec-2015
Dare to Share: The License Law Project
REEA ConferenceJune 2011
Las Vegas, NV
Presenters:Bev McCormick
Morehead State University&
Sandye HackneyBluegrass Community and Technical College
The Idea
The idea has been floating around for more than 10 years!
Venue: The KREC Educators Conference
Kentucky Real Estate Commission
Educators
What is the Kentucky License Law Project?
The creation of a PowerPoint Presentation by and for Kentucky Real Estate Educators to use in their classes to teach Kentucky License Law.
Why the License Law Project?
• We all teach KY License Law in our Real Estate Courses.
• Most of us do not have the time to create a PowerPoint presentation of this magnitude
• We have discussed doing this for YEARS!• Many hands make light work!• We will be making a huge contribution to Real
Estate education in Kentucky
The Plan
Two lead Real Estate Educators (Bev & Sandye) &
KREC Education Director (Deedee)
Created the plan
The Preparation
• Took months• The Educators Conference is only 1 ½ days• This project would be a major part but not the
only part of Conference• It had to be planned to be completed while at
the Conference• Organization was the Key!!!!
The Preparation
1. The process was developed.2. Volunteer project leaders were identified.3. An overview presentation was prepared.4. The License law had to be divided by topic. 5. A sample License Law segment was created.6. The Project Leaders were briefed.
Volunteer Project Leaders
• Selected from Kentucky educators• Needed to be well versed in PowerPoint• Needed to be able to lead a small group• Needed to own a laptop computer• Notified in advance of the Project• Met in the morning prior to the Conference• Reviewed the process
The License Law Divisions
• Divided the License Law into 21 Topics• Considered the places in Real Estate classes
that each section could be used• Associated all license laws and other Kentucky
laws with the appropriate topic• Created a sheet for each topic
Briefing the Leaders
Prior to Conference Beginning:• Review of Process• Review of PowerPoint requirements• 3-4 instructors per group• Role of the group leader• Selection of a person to input the information
onto the slide• Product transfer to central computer
The Process
• Overview Presentation• Divide the educators into teams• Give each team a topic• Read the statutes and regulations• Create the topic PowerPoint
Overview Presentation
• What and Why of the Project• Who was going to do it• When? Half day on Thursday and half day on
Friday• Where? In small groups• How? The process to be used • Example of the PowerPoint product expected
The Process at the Conference
Overview Presentation1. Establish why the Project was needed2. Overview the Project3. Take one of the 21 topics through the process
step by step
Why You?
• You are the experts!• You teach this. • You have experience with creating course
segments.• You and your students will benefit.
Dividing into Teams
Each team will:1. Be given a License Law topic with
accompanying KRS and KAR citations.2. Read the statutes and regulations.3. Create the topic PowerPoint.
The Product
• Slide Format Rules• Content Selection• Visuals• Organization by topic• Review of content and visuals
Slide Formatting
• Headings: Use 44 pt. Calibri• Font: Calibri• Use bullets/numbers where appropriate• No more than 6-8 bullets (one line)• 1st bullet: KRS and/or KAR• Be concise using minimal verbiage• Include all pertinent information• Use simple art Less is MORE!!
Topic PowerPoint
Step 1: Create subtopic order. Step 2: Do the topic title page.Step 3: Create content slides.Step 4: Type into computer.Step 5: Add visuals.Step 6: Review PowerPoint
Topic Example
Step-by-Step
Step 1Kentucky License Law Project
Step 1Topic: Real Estate CommissionKRS 324: 010(2), 281, 2811, 282, 283, 284, 285, 287KAR:Organization:1. Definition2. Membership Composition3. Appointment process4. Term & Compensation5. Automatic removal of Member6. Office & Employees7. Duties and Powers8. Records9.10.11.12.13.14.
Step 2
KRS 324: 010(2), 281, 282, 283, 284, 285KRS ___:201 KAR 11:
Real Estate Commission
KRS 010(2)
“Commission” means the Kentucky Real Estate Commission.
http://www.krec.us/krec.gov
Step 3
Definition
Slide Content & Art
Sample Section
The following is the topic section PowerPoint for the topic:
Real Estate Commission.
KentuckyReal Estate Commission
KRS 324: 010(2), 281, 282, 283, 284, 285
Definition
KRS 010(2)
“Commission” means the Kentucky Real Estate Commission.
http://www.krec.us/krec.gov
Membership Composition
• KRS 324.281(1),(4),282• Five Members• Four must be active licensees for the last 10 years
and residents of Kentucky for 10 years.• One member is a citizen at large not associated
with real estate.• No more than 3 members from any one political
party.• Chair selected by members
Appointment Process
• KRS 324.(3)1. Kentucky Association of Realtors shall supply
a list of three names (broker or sales associate) to the Governor.
2. The Governor selects from the list.3. Vacancies arising mid-year may be filled by
the Governor from those remaining on the list or a new list.
Term and Compensation
• KRS 324.281(3), 283• Four Year Term• No more than 2 consecutive terms• $15,000 per year plus expenses
Automatic Removal of Member
• KRS 324.2811• When:
1. Licensee ceases to be a licensee2. Consumer member acquires a license/interest in
real estate3. Pleads or is found guilty of a felony in which
fraud is an essential element or any crime involving moral turpitude (If time for appeal is over or judgment affirmed on appeal)
4. Member ceases to be a bona fide resident of Kentucky
Office & Employees
• KRS 324.284
The Commission may:• Employ those necessary to carry out the duties of the
Commission• Obtain office space, supplies and equipment necessary• Location and contact information:• 10200 Linn Station Road, Suite 201 - Louisville, KY 40223. • Phone: (502) 429-7250 Toll Free: (888) 373-3300 • Fax: (502) 429-7246
Duties and Powers• KRS 324.281, 282, 287May:• Promulgate regulations• Hold disciplinary hearings• Conduct licensing examinations• Conduct continuing education classes• Develop a process to approve CE courses• Investigate violations of license law• Require continuing education of licensees• Set, charge and collect fees
May NOT:• Violate antitrust law by setting commission rates, fees, prices of licensee
compensation
Commission Records
• KRS 324.285
All shall be open to public inspection
Synthesis and Editing
After, all the groups finished:1. Put the parts in the proper order in one
PowerPoint presentation2. Went through each segment to avoid
duplication of information3. Checked and modified text, font, set-up4. Added, modified, or removed visuals5. Took about 9 hours
The Distribution
• CD Format• Commission duplicated presentation• Mailed to al Kentucky Real Estate Educators• How the PowerPoint is used
How can this be used?
• In Real Estate Principles Classes• In part in every class we teach• In Continuing Education• To emphasize different parts of the License
Law• In training sessions• As a review for the exam
Questions?