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How To Think Like An Instructional Designer for Your Nonprofit Trainings

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So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially digital technology and social media related. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after. It is also important to target the right level of authority.

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What Pokémon Go Means to the Learning Industry

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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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What Does an eLearning Consultant Do? The Complete Guide

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To start off, an eLearning consultant is an individual who provides advice and guidance to help organizations create successful eLearning programs. External Consultants: These consultants are hired to work with your association for a set period of time and often work with a number of other organizations in the same capacity.

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NTEN Leading Change Summit #14lcs: Reflection

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Good instructional design to create an environment for peer dialogue begins with good on boarding and for people to connect with something they already know or believe. We organized people into small groups based on clustering of the burning questions into themes on the sticky wall. Taking in New Ideas: Facilitated Listening.

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How Nonprofit Staff Training Is Evolving Due to COVID-19

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Here are a few tips to keep in mind when doing so: Use background scenery and visuals that are reflective of your organization. Luckily, there are ways to structure your e-learning in a way that’s accessible while still remaining effective: Consider using microlearning courses.

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Trainer’s Notebook: Reflections on Designing and Delivering Training To Get Results

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It’s been great to discuss instructional design with other trainers that Deborah has brought together. Recently, Jennifer Ahern Lammer who is the program director for the Alliance of Nonprofit Management , shared several good design points developed by Peter York from TCG and how she applies it. Reflection.

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Ways that Emerging Nonprofit Leaders Can Build Virtuoso Listening Skills

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Organizational Awareness: the ability to understand the politics within an organization and how these affect the people working in them. This assessment will give you a good sense of where you stand now and offers a structured approach to practicing based on your assessment. Ask Good Questions.

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