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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

NTEN

Using adult learning principles in technology trainings — an NTEN Digital Inclusion Fellow shares a few key lessons about how to (and how not to) train adults. Match the learning environment as closely as possible to the environment where people must apply the skill.

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The Ultimate Benefit of Learning Management Systems

Gyrus

The Benefits of a Learning Management System (LMS) are quite wide and can contain everything from basic functionality to cool recently implemented features. An LMS gives you the capability to monitor and evaluate all of the actions conducted within the system, who has undergone what training? Who needs additional learning?

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Stop throwing money at your old association management software

Nimble AMS

Evaluate the cost of maintaining your current system versus buying a new AMS with modern features. It offers the Salesforce Trailhead online learning environment, a strong and supportive user community, and certifications that are highly desirable in today’s workplace. It’s the same with legacy member management software.

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How to Persuade your Boss to Invest in an LMS

Gyrus

A Learning Management System Means… More Time. Learning programs are resource intensive. In order to properly organize a blended learning environment without a learning management system, a great deal of time needs to be dedicated. Let’s face it.

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What Makes Social Learning so Interesting?

Gyrus

This process has been significantly augmented by social media, instead of limiting the practice to a regional endeavor where only local personnel can apply their skills, members of the organization in satellite offices can now contribute to the learning environment as a whole. New more consistent source of materials.

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

Inner-city schools also often have high rates of teacher turnover, which can be disruptive for students and can make it difficult to maintain a high-quality learning environment. Collaborate with healthcare providers and other organizations to provide access to quality healthcare services for members of underserved communities.

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Mobile Learning – Is it Finally Viable?

Gyrus

Learning and Development must first address what they wish their personnel get out of their mobile learning programs. The intent of the mobile learning exercise is very important to establish prior to the implementation of a mobile program and inclusion into a blended learning environment.