Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

How does your library address questions about Internet safety? essential skill to include in basic digital literacy instruction, but. determining what content to include and how to teach it can present many challenges. Internet safety instruction doesn’t have to be difficult, though! Pacific time (2 p.m.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The odd thing about living through a technological revolution is you think it’s just another Tuesday. These technologies can do everything from poetry to code to digital art to research to essay writing. The hype is problematic, but the revolution is real. But things forever changed when OpenAI released version 3.5 We didn’t ask.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As technology evolves, there are new ways nonprofits like yours can take advantage of advancements to save time and raise more money. At the forefront of these new technologies is artificial intelligence (AI). These systems follow predefined instructions without the ability to learn from new data. AI Writing Assistant.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

hosting ample corporate philanthropy content on your nonprofit website, sharing educational resources on your organization’s favorite social media platforms, and sending out information in the form of email blasts, digital newsletters, and more. This should likely include?—but but not be limited to?—hosting The Roadblock. Key takeaways.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

If you find one for your nonprofit, follow the instructions to claim and set up your page : If your nonprofit does not find an unclaimed LinkedIn Page, then start from scratch and create a new page by going to your LinkedIn homepage > select the “Work” icon in the upper right > Create a Company Page. LinkedIn Pages.

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Everyaction

JUNE 11, 2018

At the current rate, mobile traffic is set to exceed desktop traffic to nonprofit websites within a few years, making it more urgent than ever that nonprofits of every size and sphere to feature content that is not just passable, but optimized for mobile use. Getting started with peer-to-peer text messaging is easy!

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Qgiv

MARCH 27, 2023

To use ChatGPT, all you have to do is create an account and then ask a detailed question for the AI to generate a response to. The AI may also have trouble producing long-form content and create grammatical errors. The more information you can give the AI, the better it can produce content.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2021

For those guests who still wanted to support the cause from home, Celebrity Waiters planned an entirely separate streamed program with its own content that was tailored to remote guests. Ask yourself these questions: How much time will each part of the program take? Design a fair auction and thrilling, inspiring Fund-A-Need.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

federal law supports braille instruction. We strongly support this position and believe the digital content revolution holds the best promise for the future of braille. At Benetech, we want to ensure that in this brave new world of digital content, braille is as available as any other ebook format to those who want it.

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Forum One

APRIL 18, 2023

Once you’ve created a basic service blueprint that documents the human or technological elements of an experience, as we did with the haircut example, you can expand upon the blueprint to capture integrations, marketing funnels, and other relevant considerations. Service blueprinting is a key step in mapping your digital ecosystem.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I’m co-facilitating a session on Nonprofit Training Design and Delivery with colleagues John Kenyon, Andrea Berry, and Cindy Leonard at the NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference on Friday March 14th at 10:30 am! Evaluation is one of my favorite parts of the instructional design or training process. Use Learning Theory.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2022

With 28 sessions across five content tracks, you will find thought-provoking discussions, practical takeaways from your peers, and have questions answered in real time by Salesforce product experts. You’ll get access to your own temporary workshop org and follow along with step-by-step instructions, guided LIVE by our adoption experts!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Going beyond content delivery, I also use a lot of participatory and hands-on learning techniques to help students gain a deeper understanding. Classroom style with desks puts a barrier between the students and the instruction, especially when people are using laptops or tablets to take notes. Nothing like first-person accounts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2017

Recently, a colleague asked me a wonderful question: How did you learn to become a good facilitator and trainer? Evaluate your content, facilitation, and logistical skills against participant evaluations. My colleague, Dirk Slater , has written about how he applies the Spectragram technique in his technology/activist trainings.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Ability to manage the platform ( content management system ). Proposal instructions : Why are you the right firm? What is your firm’s history with our cause and technology stack? Try our RFP Generator RFP Resources Submit your RFP to the best nonprofit RFP databases Want to move things along quickly? Hosting needs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2012

Now that I have had some time to work with the tool set and figure out through a process of trial and error what kind of content works best on Google+, not only has engagement significantly increased on the Nonprofit Organizations Google+ Page in recent months, but so has my Return on Investment (ROI). Google+ is definitely growing on me.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2016

In a couple of weeks, one of the sessions I’m facilitating at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Jose is called “ How To Be A Wizard at Tech Training.” Our session will change the way you design and deliver technology trainings. Instructional Design. Why Extreme Content Delivery Does Not Equal Learning.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Communication will foster questions, so it’s important that relevant details are agreed upon ahead of sharing the news. Don’t underestimate the power of a well-organized manual or instruction binder! Consider using tools like Vimeo or Loom to do on-screen recordings for practical tasks and instructions. Donors/Funders.

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Leadership Practice Nonprofit License 81

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

I'm preparing for a Social Media workshop next month called " Making Sense of and Success with Social Media " where the audience will be consultants who work with nonprofits in other areas (not technology). I have a chance to reflect now on the data I've collected and think about the instructional design. Comfort Levels.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

The perfect convening for me is one where I take both content and process notes and leave feeling inspired not only about the subject matter, but the learning design. One of iconic icebreakers that Gunner has used is the “ Human SpectraGram ” that I first observed Gunner do at 2007 Penguin Day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2014

Earlier this month, I presented on a panel called “ Learn, You Will ” with Cindy Leonard, John Kenyon, and Andrea Berry on the topic of designing effective nonprofit technology training at the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN. ” In that spirit, a few thoughts.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Free advertising can be a fantastic source of extra traffic to your website, helping to meet users on their level by answering their questions, all while furthering your organization’s impact. Once Google reviews your account, they will respond with further instructions. Register your nonprofit with TechSoup and get a validation token.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

The content is important, but it is only half of the instructional design task. Last week, I was an instructor for NTEN’s Technology Leadership Academy for a session on Nonprofit Technology ROI Methods. The first 90-minute webinar to introduced the content. It was delivered in two sessions.

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

An eLearning consultant can help you answer this question and more. Through that work, we’ve seen the common questions that associations face when it comes to hiring an eLearning consultant— and now, we’re here to answer them: What is an eLearning consultant? Assisting with the search for new learning technologies. That’s great!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2010

I've been involved with teaching and learning technology for nonprofits since 1993 when I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts' online network for artists, Arts Wire. I didn't know anything about UNIX, discussion forums, email, or any of the technology used. How to think like a social instructional designer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

It is less about disseminating content and best practices and more about pulling ideas and knowledge in through many-to-many interaction. In order to do that, you have to think like an instructional designer ! Three Ways to Think About Content. Think Beyond Presenters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

It is a great opportunity to ponder the question: How to design and deliver learning experiences for nonprofits that connect, inspire, and engage? What are the best practices? Content Delivery Is Not Learning. The instructor’s role should be to facilitate this understanding for their students, not dump content on them.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Once you’ve created a basic service blueprint that documents the human or technological elements of an experience, as we did with the haircut example, you can expand upon the blueprint to capture integrations, marketing funnels, and other relevant considerations. Service blueprinting is a key step in mapping your digital ecosystem.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2010

I blogged about the content last week. I got an email from hosts Chris Uschan and Tony Veroeven who shared some numbers, "We had 190 attend and ask 140 questions in a back channel that looked like Clark Griswald 's House at Christmas!". I covered these three topics: Why: Social media integrated into instruction - Pass or Fail?

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Channel Instruction Instructional Instructional Design 87

AccelEvents

AUGUST 25, 2020

They provide access to a wider audience, can allow for more diverse content, can create better sponsorship opportunities, keep attendees safe from coronavirus risks, and provide a much greater return on investment. From there, you can read out some of the questions and address the concerns in real-time. Hold Pre-event Sessions.

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DipJar

AUGUST 12, 2021

Supporters should have no questions about if or how they can donate, and you can help them out by making links to your donation page as accessible and visible as possible. . However, if your nonprofit uses add-ons or is trying to encourage different kinds of donations, you may need to provide additional instructions. Color contrast.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

Just A Little Content To Get Started . It could be 100% in that participants provide the content by connecting with others and sharing experience and knowledge. Another option is to briefly share some content or a framework to kick off the participant knowledge sharing. We facilitated audience feedback and insights.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As a trainer and facilitator who works with nonprofit organizations and staffers, you have to be obsessed with learning theory to design and deliver effective instruction, have productive meetings, or embark on your own self-directed learning path. People can’t be as focused on content when they been sitting longer than 20 minutes.

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Learning Theory Learning Brain Exercise 138

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Communication will foster questions, so it’s important that relevant details are agreed upon ahead of sharing the news. Don’t underestimate the power of a well-organized manual or instruction binder! Consider using tools like Vimeo or Loom to do on-screen recordings for practical tasks and instructions. Donors/Funders.

Leadership 41

Leadership Practice Nonprofit License 41

Forj

MAY 15, 2018

If you want a healthy eLearning curriculum for your learners you will want to focus your research and development on: Where is your eLearning content coming from? What technology should be used? Should you have your content developed before looking for the right technology? Where is your content coming from?

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

When it comes to training, your staff has new questions. Evolutions in Content. Use new technology to work from home. When you work with an e-learning content development company to author a custom course, you can make it more relatable to your team’s experience. Prioritize content that’s valuable.

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Used in the wrong way, AI toys will suck people into productivity holes of asking never-ending ‘what if’ questions. Content created should always be reviewed for accuracy and intent, especially if the subject matter is sensitive. Adjust prompt instructions or model as needed. Wait, when is this AI going to start saving me time?

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