article thumbnail

Training on your new database

Robert Weiner

A question was posted to a listserve for nonprofit techies looking for tips on training staff on a new database. The trainer needs to understand the database, present technical concepts clearly and without jargon, teach at the students' level, and be incredibly patient. Train end users on a sample database, not production data.

Database 166
article thumbnail

Ten Ways Small NGOs Can Collaborate

NTEN

The MobileActive listserv is a good one for phone-based app's. Training on a hoard of ICT topics is available on-line and in the classroom. The GE Crotonville Center is the legendary example An easy "ask" for your local corporations is: can I get a donated seat in your classroom? NTEN and TechSoup list a few. Some are free.

article thumbnail

10 Steps to Extension Professional 2.0 Remix

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Do this before before a classroom blogging project or external organizational blog which is more visible. The professor provides feedback on the site to each student for each assignment, and an in-class critique brings the discussion into the classroom. Resource Collection off a listserv: [link]. work for each assignment.

Remix 50