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Why Movement Is the Killer Learning App for Nonprofits

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Internal: These theories take into account our minds and bodies. There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience. I came across a brain scan by Dr. Chuck Hillman from University of Illinois Neurocognitive Kinesiology Laboratory. The sitting brain is really disengaged.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Facilitating Brainstorming Sessions for Nonprofit Work

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” The nickname “brainstorm sessions” because participants were using their brains to storm a problem. Group Idea Generation: After laying out the ground rules and a simple warm up exercise, participants are encouraged to share their ideas verbally. Brainstorming Warm Up Exercise. Say the ground rules for brainstorming.

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How To Think Like An Instructional Designer for Your Nonprofit Trainings

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I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after. I also keep in mind dips in the circadian rhythms for humans that have impact on their ability to pay attention and learn – and I design different types of activities accordingly. The energizer can be connected to the content or just a movement exercise or stretch.

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Tech Wellness in the Nonprofit Workplace: Tips for Avoiding Collaborative Overload

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Planning is about using structure and rituals to keep organized. It is important for your team to have the right amount of structure in their workflow. Your team can do a simple mindfulness exercise by starting a meeting with a deep breath and going around the table to share how you are feeling in the moment.

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Is Information and Technology Overload Creating an ADD Era?

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Is our brain changing as a result? By training the brain to shift activities rapidly for multitasking, we may be decreasing the brain’s ability to focus. If one learns to put structure around technology - they will decrease the effect that technology is having on their brain. Is this ADD? What can we do?

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Configuring QuickBooks for Use in a Nonprofit: Planning and Implementation

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"Begin with the end in mind" when implementing a new accounting system. "Begin with the end in mind" is based on the principle that all things are created twice. This exercise will promote team building and allow stake holders to walk a mile in another's shoes.

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Reflection on Action Learning at CP2 Workshop: Tagging and Delicious

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His reflections remind me that I wish I could have immerse myself in the entire content (which was enormous) for the entire month, but those exercises and discussion that I managed to swoop into provided me with significant learning. It also reminded me that I haven't posted my own reflection. Reading through Beth Kanter???s