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Mind-Melding Online

Connection Cafe

Author: One of my favorite science/interests stories in the news recently was a report published in late July by Science Magazine about how researchers have found that the brain of speakers and listeners become synchronized as they talk. The study called this "neural coupling" and claimed that the process is key to effective communication.

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What are your most useful synchronous online facilitation practices?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

That's why Nancy White's post on most useful synchronous online facilitation practices really caught my eye. So, I read it with this question in mind: What techniques can be applied or adapted to Second Life facilitation or virtual world interface facilitation? How much does this help or hinder effective collaboration?

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A look at 15 best and (almost) free mind mapping tools for nonprofits

Candid

The same principle lies at the heart of a mind map. Mind maps help us stay organized in the world of content shock, informational chaos, and short attention span. They say mind mapping makes people more creative and retentive. Why use mind maps in your nonprofit practice? Mind maps can help you: Plan nonprofit projects.

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8 Tips for Facilitating Nonprofit Hybrid Meetings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Keep in mind: People in the same context will usually have an easier time communicating and connecting with others in the same context. We think of meeting facilitation as a real-time or synchronous activity where a group of people exchange ideas or discuss topics. They can also move the camera or adjust volume on the audio if needed.

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Develop Your Skills: 5 Resources for Nonprofit Professionals

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This rigor is achieved through traditional tests, papers, class discussions (whether synchronously online or in person, or through online discussion boards) and of course, grading. There is an ever-growing wealth of content that’s recorded through video or audio (like podcasts) that is worth exploring. in one place. .