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JANUARY 23, 2014

And, if you are attending NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology in March, join me, John Kenyon, Andrea Barry, and Cindy Leonard for a session on designing effective technology training. So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially technology related.

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Training Train Design Classroom 123

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MARCH 25, 2014

Earlier this month, I presented on a panel called “ Learn, You Will ” with Cindy Leonard, John Kenyon, and Andrea Berry on the topic of designing effective nonprofit technology training at the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN. Does #14ntc give an award for best slides? I nominate #14ntctrain.

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Training Train Reflection Resource 100

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AUGUST 14, 2015

In order to do that, you have to think like an instructional designer ! Try to avoid the content-driven model of an expert presenting for 50 minutes with a rushed Q/Q at the end. Depending on the learning objectives, you could even skip the slides altogether, or adapt them for a pre-work activity.

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Facilitation Interaction Reflection Design 50

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

As a trainer and facilitator who works with nonprofit organizations and staffers, you have to be obsessed with learning theory to design and deliver effective instruction, have productive meetings, or embark on your own self-directed learning path.

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Learning Theory Learning Brain Exercise 138

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JANUARY 5, 2012

On New Year’s Day, I heard a story on NPR about some research on instructional techniques used by many college professors – the lecture and how it is less effective in an age information abundance. This is important for both online and offline instructional delivery. Content Delivery Is Not Learning. Begin Connections.

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Experiment Learning Create Exercise 116

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MARCH 19, 2011

Holly warmed up the crowd with a humorous slide show about the Internet connectivy. Donate Tweets and Facebook posts to NTEN and use it to fund local 501 C-3 Clubs and local gatherings around the country. We have the wrong mental model for change. Sketch my Hong Yee Krauker created on an iPad with Sketchbook Pro.

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NTC Brain Children Local 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

Holly warmed up the crowd with a humorous slide show about the Internet connectivy. Donate Tweets and Facebook posts to NTEN and use it to fund local 501 C-3 Clubs and local gatherings around the country. We have the wrong mental model for change. sketch by Hong Yee Krauker created on an iPad with Sketchbook Pro.

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NTC Brain Children Local 66