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NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Gunner also facilitated a brainstorming and affinity mapping exercise to unpack all the possible topics for deep dives in small groups in the afternoon. These techniques are based on human-centered design principles. Good participatory design and instructional design for that matter needs a closure exercise.

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Facilitation Technique Ideas Exercise 101

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APRIL 1, 2014

Six month agos, I was introduced to Luma Institute’s work as a participant in a Foundation convening to get ideas for their digital strategy development. I not only learned a huge amount, but I was able to systematically apply and iterate with the techniques over the last year. Making: Methods for Envisioning Future Possibilities.

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Facilitation Method Technique Exercise 132

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

They have to do a network map and analysis as well as strategy for a development organization in their area of student. They also have to present their ideas to the whole class and do a brief write up. This combination of advanced planning and evaluation helps one continuously improve their instructional design.

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Learning Classroom Classes Student 84

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

The event also included plenary speakers, including a provocative talk about data methods from Alexandra Samuels and cross-track sessions from traditional panels to unconference. The culmination of these two and half very intense days was an Idea Accelerator Lab. Scribe: The role of the scribe is to capture ideas and build group memory.

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Reflection NTEN Change Facilitation 124

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OCTOBER 28, 2013

Participants from a nonprofit work on their network map during the workshop. It’s been great to discuss instructional design with other trainers that Deborah has brought together. I also noticed participants using their mobile phones to capture the strategy posters and network maps. Reflection.

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Training Train Reflection Design 98

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APRIL 27, 2012

Last week, I had the pleasure of working with a group of Population and Reproductive Health grantees from Pakistan on a peer learning group called “ The Networked NGO ,” based on the ideas in my book, The Networked Nonprofit. The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers.

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Pakistan NGO Network Exercise 111

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JUNE 25, 2012

This was the launch of a peer learning group called “ The Networked NGO ,” based on the ideas in my book, The Networked Nonprofit. The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers. Program Design. We are working very closely with V.S. Anupam Shukla and Ms. Monica Wahengbam.

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India NGO Network Exercise 102