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5 Methods for Avoiding Procrastination for Nonprofits

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I found this wonderful comic on Mashable “ The Field Guide to Procrastination ” that identifies 12 different methods for work avoidance or procrastination, defined in Wikipedia as “ putting off tasks for a later date.” ” We all do it.

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Microlearning: Fad or Fantastic?

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Unless the adult learner is motivated by a designation, a degree, or the learning exercise is required, he or she expects the learning format to be entertaining and to the point. Wikipedia ? Insert at least two Check on Learning exercises. Let’s agree on a general definition of microlearning.

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Need a copy editor? Look in the mirror

M+R

This doesn’t mean you need to turn your copy into a Wikipedia article. This can be an especially useful exercise when you have a vague sense that your copy isn’t compelling, but can’t quite put your finger on what is missing. Eliminate, or clarify, any jargon or Official Language that may be opaque to readers.

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Dancefloor and Balcony: What I learned about emergent online collaboration from Eugene Eric Kim

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We began the session by filing out of the conference room to the parking lot outside for an interactive exercise called " The Dance Floor and the Balcony." The instructions for the exercise are: Get in a circle. Repeat the exercise, this time with the goal of moving one person to the opposite side of the room.

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Which Social Networking Analysis Term Best Describes Virgin America?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Core are people who do most of the work (think wikipedia editors.) Draw your network After the presentation on Network Basics (materials here ), there were two exercises. These use tools like crayons and paper and process exercises. . I was not able to find a taxonomy for social network analysis tools. Low-Tech Approaches.

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Gen Z Hearts AHA

Connection Cafe

AHA is a nonprofit organization that helps build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke by reaching people of all ages and providing education about the importance of exercise and diet in order to sustain a long and healthy lifestyle. Facebook, iPads, Blackboard, Wikipedia (don't judge me, but there's good stuff there).

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New Name, Everything's OK, Photo, Soul Food, Ordinary Joy, Achieve, Defining Moment: More Reverb 10

Have Fun - Do Good

Elizabeth has so many possible nicknames (95 according to Wikipedia). It has affected how I exercise (or not), my weight, the shoes I wear, (and consequently, the clothes I wear), and in some ways, my sense of self. Although it's no big deal in the scope of illnesses, it has been a big deal to me.

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