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a single computer running basic DOS for an entire school was considered the very cutting edge of the tech-enhanced learning environment. Today 48 states support online learning programs, and 95 percent of institutions of higher learning offer online classes. MORE
Africa Doesn’t Have the Luxury of Discussing Merits of Online Learning | Nonprofit Quarterly : 'via Blog this MORE
Last week, I became completely intoxicated with the online videos of Vi Hart , self-described mathemusician. Her nerdy, entertaining videos about math evoke the power of free choice learning while poking gentle fun at the drudgery of how math is often taught in school. MORE
So when I read this article about digital badges and DIY learning, I was intrigued. Even more intrigued when I clicked through to the other article about DIY learning. Take a look at those two proposals for a glimpse of what the future of association learning could look like. MORE
Nonprofits are busy, and it can be difficult to find time to learn new skills. Self-paced online courses from easyLearning. offer an easy, flexible option: learn wherever you are and whenever you have the time. MORE
Skillsoft is offering 10 online learning products across a variety of IT topics. Employees at your organization with minimal technical knowledge can learn how to use Microsoft Windows and Office products. TechSoup is proud to announce our newest donor partner, Skillsoft. MORE
This post originally appeared on Online Community Results. SocialFish and OCR partner on many online community strategy and implementation projects – contact us if you need help with yours. Social learning is a growing trend. Self-paced online courses, at 65.5 MORE
Does your nonprofit or library offer webinars or other online events that you want TechSoup users to know about? You can easily expand your outreach efforts to the TechSoup community by submitting your event to the Online Learning Spotlight group on Upcoming ( [link] ). Search for the Online Learning Spotlight Group, and join the group. After the event has been submitted, add it to the Online Learning Spotlight Group. MORE
I was reminded yet again about the importance of play and experimentation as part of the online spaces, particularly those that are learning environments. During the Full Circle training on online facilitation that I took this last month, we had a sandbox. MORE
Recently, a nonprofit professional said to me, “I don’t have time to learn anything new because I have too much work to do.” Yet, we know that learning continuously in a complex world is critical because otherwise our skills are quickly outdated. MORE
Interested in the state of association e-learning? The report costs $149, but Jeff is offering $30 off through July for anyone who subscribes to his monthly Association Learning/Technology Digest. The dominant social tool for current e-learning initiatives is social networks (44.6 MORE
Free Online Design Courses for Nondesigners. In this free, two-hour online course, you'll meet the Photoshop toolbar and learn about the most commonly used tools. Learn to use Photoshop. Learn to use InDesign. MORE
Join social learning strategist, Tony Bingham, President of American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), on Friday, August 26, 2011, at Clyde’s of Gallery Place in Washington DC, for The Social Learning Imperative. Tony will introduce new approaches to social engagement and describe how and why organizations are changing the ways they conduct online learning. Leading Learning: The Social Learning Imperative. MORE
If this is your first time accessing TechSoup Courses , our new online learning platform, just remember that you will need to create an account before registering for any course. Do you want to design, or redesign, your organization's website, but have no idea how to begin? MORE
So when I read this article about digital badges and DIY learning, I was intrigued. Even more intrigued when I clicked through to the other article about DIY learning. Take a look at those two proposals for a glimpse of what the future of association learning could look like. MORE
Get your design driver's license by taking a few of TechSoup's online design courses. In our Design for Nondesigners 201: Applying Best Practices for Design course, you will learn to. MORE
The course is designed for TechSoup ambassadors to learn about TechSoup's brand and understand the role and benefits of a TechSoup ambassador. For years, TechSoup supporters have said to us, "I love TechSoup; what can I do to help?" MORE
Airbnb, the online community for booking unique homes and travel experiences around the world, recently launche social impact experiences. It makes changing over from older Microsoft Office–based systems to the newer online services more manageable and easy to maintain. MORE
August is a great time for online learning – in fact, this month we’ve rounded up more free online seminars than ever before! Ready for a bit of professional development, before Labor Day brings the start of another busy fall season? There’s something for everyone from board members and administrators, to fundraisers and volunteer coordinators, to active members of all interests and levels.( read more ). MORE
Learning online becomes a bigger part of the story - Third Sector : "Ease of use, convenience and lower cost should make e-learning attractive to financially strapped charities in a time of austerity. Kate Youde asks if it is catching on With training budgets being squeezed, e-learning should be coming into its own. But how widely are charities embracing online learning and what options are available MORE
" The online course is designed for coordinators and facilitators of established or potential communities as well as individuals with shared interests in agricultural and rural development. MORE
Enroll in Online Courses from easyLearning. Online courses from easyLearning by Serebra provide busy nonprofiters with access to more than 1,500 technical and professional courses. Learning Resources from TechSoup. Check out guides to available online tools for training staff. MORE
Developing Open Source Software For Social Good For example, in the last few months, individual employees have used volunteer hours to create fun interactive, online learning tools for educators and students using Mozilla’s Webmaker. This post originally appeared on CSRwire Talkback. MORE
This is a guest post by Zach Buckley, a recent college graduate who is interested in the intersection of technology, education and online learning. In the past ten years or so, the delineation between strictly online institutions and traditional colleges has begun to shift. MORE
Maddie Grant, CAE and Lindy Dreyer—the experts behind social media strategy firm SocialFish—will share specific ideas designed to encourage engagement around your online education. Five Engagement Techniques for online webinars from SocialFish. Featured Social Learning MORE
Have a look – you’re sure to find an online learning opportunity that’s of interest to folks in your organization. September is a busy month for just about everyone – a new school year for many, harvest time for both fundraisers and farmers - and a whole new crop of free nonprofit webinars is here. As always, you’ll want to check back from time to time through the month, as late-coming webinar notices are often added in the comments section, down below. MORE
There are a few core elements of the way communities work that we can learn from as a model for innovation as well. But in a community-driven model, you can’t just listen for the sake of learning. After mapping the community and identifying shared goals you can focus on, you can start identifying the online tools and technologies that the community (especially when you break it down into segments) already uses, for what, why, and how. Libraries + Learning. MORE
Given that I work for CommPartners (a major provider of online learning within the association community), I was particularly interested in understanding how AAHPERD prioritized virtual engagement in context to their membership renewal strategy. Social Learning MORE
As a nonprofit professional, how do you learn? Our approach is informed by new research, which found that nonprofits find great value in online learning. Here are a few key findings and what they mean for the ways your organization could support your ongoing learning. #1 MORE
This article originally appeared on the Avectra blog with the title, Association Learning Communities Offer More than MOOC. She says MOOC combines “the best of college – exceptional instruction – with the best of technology – online interactive learning.” Social Learning MORE
I asked Jeff Cobb to share a summary of his great new report on social learning, a topic which you know is dear to our hearts. To what extent do social media, mobile, and trends like massive open online courses factor in? Self-paced online courses, at 65.5 MORE
However, organizations soon realized that providing remote attendees “a seat in the back of the room” does not translate to a compelling online experience. Include an online learning community to foster synergy between peers, stimulate engagement, and share information. MORE
Second Life online learning npsl virtual worlds health virtual researchIt's no surprise that the use of virtual worlds in industries like health care delivery and education are on the rise. MORE
However, organizations soon realized that providing remote attendees “a seat in the back of the room” does not translate to a compelling online experience. Include an online learning community to foster synergy between peers, stimulate engagement, and share information. MORE
Online philanthropy course eases access to grant funds | The News Desk : Rozek wanted to begin the course to distribute the foundation’s funds to as many localities as possible. After learning about online courses offered by colleges such as Stanford and Harvard he wanted to include the philanthropy courses already provided at universities by the foundation in the online-learning movement. MORE
Now through October 31, TechSoup and the Society for Nonprofit Organizations (SNPO) are offering reduced administrative fees on the Learning Institute online courses. You and your staff can get the skills and training to develop cost-effective marketing strategies, learn to acquire new donors, and get a handle on your planning process with SNPO's Learning Institute program. The Learning Institute Certificate Series. eLearning SNPO online learning MORE
Boost also offers Skillsoft's online learning course Information Security Essentials Online Learning for IT Administrators and End Users for $30 off the regular admin fee. Our catalog of savings just keeps growing. We've just added great offers from Adobe, Skillsoft, Tableau, and more to our TechSoup Boost subscription. Sign up today to take advantage of these deals and get a head start on what's coming next! Get TechSoup Boost now. MORE
Some of you have libraries; most of you have online learning programs. Learning in the digital age. Social Learning Useful DataHere’s a fascinating slide deck from the Pew Internet & American Life Project. MORE
If your mission includes an educational aspect, a learning management system could be your cup of tea, but which flavor is right for you? With the rise in popularity of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), online learning technologies and practices have moved into the mainstream; nonprofits are building e-learning sites to expand service reach, improve service quality, and reduce training costs. Aaron Winters. Director of Technology and Operations. MORE
I remember seeing the "Everything I need to know I learned in Kindergarten" posters in the hallway of my school. learn a lot when we're young. With a site redesign that enabled kids to create their own fundraising pages online, AHA raised nearly $11.8 Author: Blair Naylor. MORE
One of the project tasks is to develop a multilingual online learning community for partners, contributors, sponsors, participants, teams, mentors, social media techies from the region, and trainers to interact and share best practices. MORE
If it sounds intimidating, Pinterest wants to quell your nerves with Pinstitute, “a new program for businesses to learn how to connect with Pinners and see an even greater return from Pinterest,” according to an explanatory post on the Pinterest for Business blog. MORE
Rich Finstein interviews Kathi Edwards , a consultant on our CommPartners team, about her take on social learning and online education – and how important these are for getting the engagement everyone is looking for. What trends are you seeing in live online education? MORE
In this Design for Nondesigners 101 course, you’ll conduct a self-assessment of your organization, watch videos to learn about design, and practice applying what you've learned. Learn design basics. MORE
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DECEMBER 12, 2012
Maddie Grant, CAE and Lindy Dreyer—the experts behind social media strategy firm SocialFish—will share specific ideas designed to encourage engagement around your online education. Five Engagement Techniques for online webinars from SocialFish. Featured Social Learning
AFP Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2015
Africa Doesn’t Have the Luxury of Discussing Merits of Online Learning | Nonprofit Quarterly : 'via Blog this
Tech Soup Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Skillsoft is offering 10 online learning products across a variety of IT topics. Employees at your organization with minimal technical knowledge can learn how to use Microsoft Windows and Office products. TechSoup is proud to announce our newest donor partner, Skillsoft.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 19, 2011
One of the project tasks is to develop a multilingual online learning community for partners, contributors, sponsors, participants, teams, mentors, social media techies from the region, and trainers to interact and share best practices.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 8, 2006
" The online course is designed for coordinators and facilitators of established or potential communities as well as individuals with shared interests in agricultural and rural development.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 14, 2005
I was reminded yet again about the importance of play and experimentation as part of the online spaces, particularly those that are learning environments. During the Full Circle training on online facilitation that I took this last month, we had a sandbox.
Tech Soup Blog
OCTOBER 2, 2012
Second Life online learning npsl virtual worlds health virtual researchIt's no surprise that the use of virtual worlds in industries like health care delivery and education are on the rise.
Tech Soup Blog
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Enroll in Online Courses from easyLearning. Online courses from easyLearning by Serebra provide busy nonprofiters with access to more than 1,500 technical and professional courses. Learning Resources from TechSoup. Check out guides to available online tools for training staff.
Tech Soup Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2011
Now through October 31, TechSoup and the Society for Nonprofit Organizations (SNPO) are offering reduced administrative fees on the Learning Institute online courses. You and your staff can get the skills and training to develop cost-effective marketing strategies, learn to acquire new donors, and get a handle on your planning process with SNPO's Learning Institute program. The Learning Institute Certificate Series. eLearning SNPO online learning
AFP Blog
MAY 28, 2013
Online philanthropy course eases access to grant funds | The News Desk : Rozek wanted to begin the course to distribute the foundation’s funds to as many localities as possible. After learning about online courses offered by colleges such as Stanford and Harvard he wanted to include the philanthropy courses already provided at universities by the foundation in the online-learning movement.
Byte Technology
MARCH 23, 2016
a single computer running basic DOS for an entire school was considered the very cutting edge of the tech-enhanced learning environment. Today 48 states support online learning programs, and 95 percent of institutions of higher learning offer online classes.
SocialFish
JULY 11, 2012
Some of you have libraries; most of you have online learning programs. Learning in the digital age. Social Learning Useful DataHere’s a fascinating slide deck from the Pew Internet & American Life Project.
AFP Blog
MARCH 31, 2011
Learning online becomes a bigger part of the story - Third Sector : "Ease of use, convenience and lower cost should make e-learning attractive to financially strapped charities in a time of austerity. Kate Youde asks if it is catching on With training budgets being squeezed, e-learning should be coming into its own. But how widely are charities embracing online learning and what options are available
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
So when I read this article about digital badges and DIY learning, I was intrigued. Even more intrigued when I clicked through to the other article about DIY learning. Take a look at those two proposals for a glimpse of what the future of association learning could look like.
SocialFish
AUGUST 25, 2012
Given that I work for CommPartners (a major provider of online learning within the association community), I was particularly interested in understanding how AAHPERD prioritized virtual engagement in context to their membership renewal strategy. Social Learning
Tech Soup Blog
JANUARY 24, 2017
If this is your first time accessing TechSoup Courses , our new online learning platform, just remember that you will need to create an account before registering for any course. Do you want to design, or redesign, your organization's website, but have no idea how to begin?
NTEN
AUGUST 15, 2014
If your mission includes an educational aspect, a learning management system could be your cup of tea, but which flavor is right for you? With the rise in popularity of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), online learning technologies and practices have moved into the mainstream; nonprofits are building e-learning sites to expand service reach, improve service quality, and reduce training costs. Aaron Winters. Director of Technology and Operations.
Tech Soup Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2016
Boost also offers Skillsoft's online learning course Information Security Essentials Online Learning for IT Administrators and End Users for $30 off the regular admin fee. Our catalog of savings just keeps growing. We've just added great offers from Adobe, Skillsoft, Tableau, and more to our TechSoup Boost subscription. Sign up today to take advantage of these deals and get a head start on what's coming next! Get TechSoup Boost now.
Tech Soup Blog
MAY 19, 2017
Airbnb, the online community for booking unique homes and travel experiences around the world, recently launche social impact experiences. It makes changing over from older Microsoft Office–based systems to the newer online services more manageable and easy to maintain.
Connection Cafe
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
As a nonprofit professional, how do you learn? Our approach is informed by new research, which found that nonprofits find great value in online learning. Here are a few key findings and what they mean for the ways your organization could support your ongoing learning. #1
SocialFish
MAY 6, 2015
This post originally appeared on Online Community Results. SocialFish and OCR partner on many online community strategy and implementation projects – contact us if you need help with yours. Social learning is a growing trend. Self-paced online courses, at 65.5
SocialFish
AUGUST 31, 2012
This article originally appeared on the Avectra blog with the title, Association Learning Communities Offer More than MOOC. She says MOOC combines “the best of college – exceptional instruction – with the best of technology – online interactive learning.” Social Learning
Tech Soup Blog
MAY 15, 2017
The course is designed for TechSoup ambassadors to learn about TechSoup's brand and understand the role and benefits of a TechSoup ambassador. For years, TechSoup supporters have said to us, "I love TechSoup; what can I do to help?"
Tech Soup Blog
APRIL 20, 2017
Get your design driver's license by taking a few of TechSoup's online design courses. In our Design for Nondesigners 201: Applying Best Practices for Design course, you will learn to.
Tech Soup Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
In this Design for Nondesigners 101 course, you’ll conduct a self-assessment of your organization, watch videos to learn about design, and practice applying what you've learned. Learn design basics.
SocialFish
APRIL 23, 2012
So when I read this article about digital badges and DIY learning, I was intrigued. Even more intrigued when I clicked through to the other article about DIY learning. Take a look at those two proposals for a glimpse of what the future of association learning could look like.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JULY 11, 2013
Developing Open Source Software For Social Good For example, in the last few months, individual employees have used volunteer hours to create fun interactive, online learning tools for educators and students using Mozilla’s Webmaker. This post originally appeared on CSRwire Talkback.
Tech Soup Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2011
Does your nonprofit or library offer webinars or other online events that you want TechSoup users to know about? You can easily expand your outreach efforts to the TechSoup community by submitting your event to the Online Learning Spotlight group on Upcoming ( [link] ). Search for the Online Learning Spotlight Group, and join the group. After the event has been submitted, add it to the Online Learning Spotlight Group.
SocialFish
DECEMBER 30, 2013
I asked Jeff Cobb to share a summary of his great new report on social learning, a topic which you know is dear to our hearts. To what extent do social media, mobile, and trends like massive open online courses factor in? Self-paced online courses, at 65.5
Wild Apricot
JULY 30, 2010
August is a great time for online learning – in fact, this month we’ve rounded up more free online seminars than ever before! Ready for a bit of professional development, before Labor Day brings the start of another busy fall season? There’s something for everyone from board members and administrators, to fundraisers and volunteer coordinators, to active members of all interests and levels.( read more ).
SocialFish
JULY 7, 2011
Interested in the state of association e-learning? The report costs $149, but Jeff is offering $30 off through July for anyone who subscribes to his monthly Association Learning/Technology Digest. The dominant social tool for current e-learning initiatives is social networks (44.6
SocialFish
APRIL 24, 2012
This is a guest post by Zach Buckley, a recent college graduate who is interested in the intersection of technology, education and online learning. In the past ten years or so, the delineation between strictly online institutions and traditional colleges has begun to shift.
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Rich Finstein interviews Kathi Edwards , a consultant on our CommPartners team, about her take on social learning and online education – and how important these are for getting the engagement everyone is looking for. What trends are you seeing in live online education?
SocialFish
MAY 3, 2012
However, organizations soon realized that providing remote attendees “a seat in the back of the room” does not translate to a compelling online experience. Include an online learning community to foster synergy between peers, stimulate engagement, and share information.
Connection Cafe
AUGUST 30, 2011
I remember seeing the "Everything I need to know I learned in Kindergarten" posters in the hallway of my school. learn a lot when we're young. With a site redesign that enabled kids to create their own fundraising pages online, AHA raised nearly $11.8 Author: Blair Naylor.
Museum 2.0
OCTOBER 3, 2012
Last week, I became completely intoxicated with the online videos of Vi Hart , self-described mathemusician. Her nerdy, entertaining videos about math evoke the power of free choice learning while poking gentle fun at the drudgery of how math is often taught in school.
SocialFish
AUGUST 19, 2011
Join social learning strategist, Tony Bingham, President of American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), on Friday, August 26, 2011, at Clyde’s of Gallery Place in Washington DC, for The Social Learning Imperative. Tony will introduce new approaches to social engagement and describe how and why organizations are changing the ways they conduct online learning. Leading Learning: The Social Learning Imperative.
SocialFish
JUNE 7, 2012
However, organizations soon realized that providing remote attendees “a seat in the back of the room” does not translate to a compelling online experience. Include an online learning community to foster synergy between peers, stimulate engagement, and share information.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Recently, a nonprofit professional said to me, “I don’t have time to learn anything new because I have too much work to do.” Yet, we know that learning continuously in a complex world is critical because otherwise our skills are quickly outdated.
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
If it sounds intimidating, Pinterest wants to quell your nerves with Pinstitute, “a new program for businesses to learn how to connect with Pinners and see an even greater return from Pinterest,” according to an explanatory post on the Pinterest for Business blog.
Wild Apricot
AUGUST 30, 2010
Have a look – you’re sure to find an online learning opportunity that’s of interest to folks in your organization. September is a busy month for just about everyone – a new school year for many, harvest time for both fundraisers and farmers - and a whole new crop of free nonprofit webinars is here. As always, you’ll want to check back from time to time through the month, as late-coming webinar notices are often added in the comments section, down below.
Amy Sample Ward
FEBRUARY 28, 2011
There are a few core elements of the way communities work that we can learn from as a model for innovation as well. But in a community-driven model, you can’t just listen for the sake of learning. After mapping the community and identifying shared goals you can focus on, you can start identifying the online tools and technologies that the community (especially when you break it down into segments) already uses, for what, why, and how. Libraries + Learning.
Tech Soup Blog
JANUARY 4, 2017
Free Online Design Courses for Nondesigners. In this free, two-hour online course, you'll meet the Photoshop toolbar and learn about the most commonly used tools. Learn to use Photoshop. Learn to use InDesign.
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