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Social Learning Isn't Just for Kids: Learning in Public at Conferences and Workshops

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But, I'm also interested in improving my skills as a trainer - especially facilitating social learning or learning in public. What is Social Learning or Learning in Public? Creating an environment for learning in public means that it is okay to say “I don’t know” about an issue or problem and to ask others what they think.

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Great reads from around the web on May 3rd

Amy Sample Ward

Keep doing the offline stuff for the offline people! ’ In other words, if a large number of people in an area haven’t the access or the skills to use the internet – what are local public services doing to get this fixed?" ' There are two responses I usually give here. than ever before.

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Great reads from around the web on October 9th

Amy Sample Ward

How Technology is Redefining How We Connect | Psychology Today - An interesting read - focusing on the need to incorporate offline interaction in relationships. How does your organization encourage your online supporters/friends/fans to take action offline, together, or to meet with your organization?

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Techniques and Tools: How To Visualize Your Network

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Earlier this month I was lucky enough to attend the CATechFest in LA designed and expertly facilitated by Aspiration. Work Transparently: The more public you are, the easier you can be found, the more opportunities you have. These can be done offline and online. I believe this is an important work place skill.

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A Journey to India: Opportunities to Connect Networks

Amy Sample Ward

The winner will join a select group of senior leaders from some of the world’s top private, public and civil society organisations, and will get first-hand lessons in innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership from some of Bangalore and Mumbai’s leading social entrepreneurs.

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Happy, Healthy 2016: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I also designed and facilitated a six month peer learning cohort with colleague Stephanie Rudat. Innovation Lab Facilitation : For the past few years, I’ve trained in and designed and facilitated innovation labs using the Luma Institute Methods. Facilitation, Curriculum Development and Train the Trainers.

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Using Social Media Effectively and Powerful Tactics Workshop

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I recently took a workshop on visual facilitation with David Sibbet. As part of my learning journey to put these ideas into practice, I’m integrating visual techniques into my facilitation repertoire. Two things I did. JD Lasica and I co-facilitated a workshop on measurement. Social Media Master Class. ” .