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Trainer’s Notebook: Using Posters To Spark Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I designed a 90-minute workshop focused on “Human-Centered Social Media Strategy” which teaches how to apply a simple design-thinking technique, creating personas, as the basis of your digital strategy. Breaking a large group into small groups for an exercise is also instructional design challenge.

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Successful E-Learning – A Roadmap

Gyrus

As we become increasingly dependent on our technology, it only makes sense that it teach us as well. When building eLearnings it is necessary to consult people who teach and record their methodologies in making sure a message maintains its pertinence over time. Successful E-Learning – A Roadmap.

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Coaching in your Learning and Development Program

Gyrus

Instructional designers have been trying for years to come up with the perfect teachings for organizational entities, with learnings ranging from electronic, social, micro, mobile, instructor-led, and blended. Your great learning program could be even greater with just a little coaching.

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How Nonprofit Staff Training Is Evolving Due to COVID-19

Top Nonprofits

Now to tie things back to e-learning: we know that the purpose of an e-learning course is to teach staff members how to do their jobs better. I would love to make a charitable financial contribution toward your cause.” Amy started with Artisan as a contract writer/instructional designer. It’s okay to show that.

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What Pokémon Go Means to the Learning Industry

Gyrus

However, my inability to participate aside, Pokémon Go is a very good application of Augmented Reality, and with the user base growing at such an alarming rate, it has caused many organizations to take pause and evaluate what seems to be endless opportunities in not only the game and its facets but in the delivery method itself.

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Tips for Taking a Tech-Fueled Approach to Nonprofit Training

DNL OmniMedia

This means more time toward your cause. They’ve taken a job or signed up to give their time with your organization for one guiding reason—they’re passionate about your cause. Amy started with Artisan as a contract writer/instructional designer. And last, but not least? You’ll save time and resources.

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Guest Post by Gordon Mayer: Playing Learning Games to Spread Nonprofit Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One thing I haven't been doing over the years is documenting the instructional design or lesson plan. I made my way through about 25 minutes of introductory “teach” (ie, “talk” with some q and a) and then, right around the time that thoughts are usually turning to the bar… the crowd really got into it! (Reflections coming soon!)