Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially digital technology and social media related. ” ADDIE is an instructional design method that stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Talking and hearing (Auditory).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

When thinking about adding mobile/online polling to a training, you have to think like an instructional designer for it be effective. Help the participants narrow down topics to discuss or work in small group exercises (replaces sticky dot voting and visualize the vote technique). In other words, to what end?

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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. There are also physical theories like brain-based learning and neuroscience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2016

I also love sharing techniques and tips with other trainers and often do “train the trainers” sessions as part of my practice. As a facilitator, you have to watch the participants body language and look for the “slump,” and if you notice people getting tired, interject some movement. Photo: Americans for the Arts.

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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. The research indicates that the human brain, on average, has the capacity to pay attention for about 10-12 minutes within an hour. I set up opportunities for people to apply what they just heard through reflective questions.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Research has shown that the human brain retains information more effectively when presented repeatedly. Make them stand out on the page and use language that inspires action, such as “Give Today” or “Support Our Mission.” Make it clear to visitors what your organization does and the impact it creates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2015

Bringing your brain to what you are doing. He had us walk around the room following different instructions and then try to find two people and create a triangle. As we reflected on the exercise, David urged us to bring this simple technique to a staff meeting and see what happens. Some words and phrases that came up: Responding.

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