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To bot or not to bot: Using generative AI in grantwriting

Candid

Through artistic expression, young individuals can communicate and understand their emotions, building confidence and self-esteem. Research has shown that artistic expression fosters creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence (Winner, 2014; Hetland et al., 2013)… …and so on. 2013; Upitis et al.,

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Designing Transformative Communications Capacity Building Programs for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

My first job was as a network coordinator for an online network of artists, called ArtsWire. My job responsibilities: designing and delivering capacity building programs for artists, arts organizations, and arts educators to gain these new skills. I was lucky enough to have opportunities to co-teach with superb educators where I jokingly say (..)

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The importance of professional development in the nonprofit sector

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Leslie Beecher , Instructional Designer. Over the past four years, I have worked as an instructional designer in the for-profit education world and am excited to have transitioned into the nonprofit sector. ASU Lodestar Center.

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Free Webinar: Sharing Trainer's Social Media Bag of Tricks and Secrets

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. Learning Objectives: Understand why it is important to incorporate social media tools in your instructional practice for trainings. Audience Research.

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Methods for Facilitating Innovation in Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The curriculum was based on their “ Innovating for People ” design methods recipe book and “ taxonomy for innovation.” ” What is Human Centered Design? Is it only used by people with artistic talents and graphic design skills? Anyone can be a designer!

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Trainer’s Notebook: Group Polling Techniques and Tools and Incorporating Movement

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When thinking about adding mobile/online polling to a training, you have to think like an instructional designer for it be effective. I’m always on the lookout for good icebreakers that don’t suck and was delighted with her movement icebreaker, although it might might work best with artist or activist audiences.

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ArtsLabSF: Reflections About Social Learning With Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here are some reflections on the instructional design: 1. That's where I learned about a Twitter hashtag called #2amt - a channel for theatre artistic professionals to discuss their craft and trade and support one another. Both organizations have demonstrated leadership in embracing social media.