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How To Think Like An Instructional Designer for Your Nonprofit Trainings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially digital technology and social media related. ” ADDIE is an instructional design method that stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

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BYOD: Building Branching Scenarios

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Introducing people to new instructional design concepts is very important, but providing people with the tools and skills necessary to bring those ideas to life is just as important. I’ve enjoyed prepping for this session because it has forced me to reflect on my own process and dig into the why s of what I’m doing.

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3 Strategies for Effective Nonprofit E-Learning

The Nerdy NonProfit

Valerie isn’t going to appreciate interactive games if they don’t give her actionable, valuable tips. For the work-from-home example, this could be a simulation that walks through how to design the perfect home workspace. Your nonprofit’s staff and volunteers need to relate to any courses you design. Make the course relatable.

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What Pokémon Go Means to the Learning Industry

Gyrus

It has already surpassed Candy Crush as the biggest mobile game in US History (Mac Rumors). People are so engrossed in the game that they are watching their phone as opposed to their surroundings, and placing themselves in serious jeopardy; all for the reward of “catching ‘em all” before their friends.

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Reflections on the Social Media Lab Workshop

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The curriculum and instructional design included " Principles of Effective Social Media for Nonprofits " and a version of the social media game created with David Wilcox. I used the social media game as a peer assist exercise for the first time. Growing My Instructional Chops. Many people have also remixed it.

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The Secret To Social Media Engagement: Kiss A Squirrel!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’m preparing for a webinar and with any training I begin the instructional design with surveying participants to understand their level, learning goals, and attitudes about the subject matter. Engage around questions that are relevant, fun, nostalgic or evoke emotions. Billboard (@billboard) April 4, 2014.

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How Nonprofit Staff Training Is Evolving Due to COVID-19

Top Nonprofits

However, we made it a fun e-learning game that’s much more engaging. Amy started with Artisan as a contract writer/instructional designer. Here are a few tips to help: Experiment with your formatting. We were tasked with creating a course about internet security— a topic that can be snooze-inducing on a good day.