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Flexible Space: The Secret To Designing Powerful Training

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Certain room set ups encourage interaction between the participants and the workshop leader, others do not. The ability to “shift” delivery formats – from say an interactive lecture to small group activities helps students pay more attention. If you are trying to do an interactive lecture, it dampens interaction.

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At AFP Lead in Houston, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance students prepare for leadership liftoff

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We spent the day grouped with new leaders in the nonprofit sector learning vital skills for leadership and management. We listened to lectures, participated in reflections and had the chance to hear about real life experiences in the sector. The future is here — we are its leaders! Support the NLASA.

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How We Learn – Capitalize On Knowing

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So, what are good practices we can instill in our corporate learning environments that will ensure the highest level of safety, the greatest output, and best compliance to corporate guidelines? There are five major types of learning styles.

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Educating Medical Personnel: New Book Reviews CPD Topics

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Moreover, I would add, CME conjures up images of physicians attending lectures. Throughout the collection, we were pleased to see the emphasis on using the internet to create blended learning environments. CPD communicates that today the education of clinicians is professionalized, evidence based, and a team sport.

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How To Think Like An Instructional Designer for Your Nonprofit Trainings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

You also need to consider the learning environment, any constraints, the delivery options, and the timeline for the project. The physical space you are working in will also help inform your design. I prefer flexible space but that isn’t always possible. That’s where a lot of trainers fall short.

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Intermediated Conferences and Backchannels

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Since the workshop is essentiallly about designing more interactive face-to-face learning environments, I don't want to model a 85 minute lecture with 100 slide powerpoint, leaving 5 minutes for q&A at end.