Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2010

He welcomed me to the Bay Area and asked if I would be interested in doing some trainings for the local arts community. Here are some reflections on the instructional design: 1. It is important to vary your instructional delivery because the human brain -on average - can only concentrate for 12 minutes. I said yes.

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Gyrus

JULY 12, 2016

As we become increasingly dependent on our technology, it only makes sense that it teach us as well. However, their effectiveness is often debated in the educational software community, as not all eLearnings are made with the same attention to detail. Also, please try not to make them boring. Adaptability.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

They capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. It is about making it possible for participants to capture, share, and reflect on what they have learned. Year in Review. My Theme for the Year: Learning.

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NTEN

JULY 2, 2010

usually doing the teaching ;). For some Zen time, read Michelle Murrain 's reflections on coding -- why coding today is so different. I liked this little tidbit on Twitter : Shana Masterson , at the National Brain Tumor Society , is looking at. Tags: community buzz nonprofit technology NPTech nten members.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 12, 2016

If you were looking to find the “best” teaching method, you would have had a hard time finding a definitive answer. In the last 15 years, researchers have gotten a much better understanding of how we learn, which has allowed people to apply new methods that help teach more effectively. Check them out and see what works for you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

This blog post includes some reflections on the instructional design, delivery, and insights that I hope will inform the field building discussion taking place over at the Packard OE Program site. 4. Design To Build A Community of Practice. organizational change, and technology. Program Design.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2010

He did this by teaching himself to be selfish and not respond. He also talked about changing his brain chemistry. Greg Pass, CTO/Twitter, teaching new employees something called "Twittokinetics" and advises them to pay attention to what their doing, understand & own the problem & realize learning opportunities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Science is showing us that the brain can really only do one thing at a time. When we are engaged in what we think is multitasking, what we’re really doing is we’re forcing the brain to switch back and forth really rapidly and creating feelings of anxiety and stress in our physical body. Anything else you want to share?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Reflect & Reconnect : How to take the right action based on what you’ve learned. Jeff Wetzler Today, Wetzler shares these insights with us: Question: Do you believe both introverted and extraverted people can be equally successful at learning and then using the skills you teach in your book? Wetzler : Absolutely.

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The Fundraising Authority

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In fact, I am planning to post a how-to article to teach you how I go about writing a typical appeal with Fundwriter. Mission Statement Craft a mission statement for your organization that reflects your vision and work. January 2016 Anthony visited LACC for the first time where brain cancer was confirmed and he met with Dr. Marootian.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 20, 2009

I was thrilled by Max’s talk and looked forward to seeing how the physical site reflected the transparency and engagement he spoke about. You tag your brains out on the Powerhouse online collection database. I’m teaching a graduate course at University of Washington right now on social technology and museums. Impersonal guards.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2010

The key to success in social media is to leave room for reflection at the end of a project. Reflection gives you a chance to understand what worked and what didn't. I do this with every social media activity as well as whenever I teach. Chocolate activates the pleasure center of the brain, at least according to some research.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2005

The reason I think this is a classic Internet story is that 90% of the ongoing cost of publishing that blog is my own cost of staying informed and reflecting on what I learn. As I see it, staying informed and reflection are part of my job. Most importantly, it remains a tool for staying informed and for reflection.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Or is it somebody that you see them as a kind, caring, community-minded person who might be able to make a difference? . So if you care about the donors and their feelings and their contribution to the community, that makes a difference. . Who else in the community should we talk to? . Is it just an ATM machine?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Brain science and the science of learning are dynamic fields with constant advances being made. We want to create welcoming environments for LGBTQ communities, for people of all colors and backgrounds, and for survivors of sexual trauma. Learn from others (we love the Teaching Transgender Toolkit by Luca Maurer and Eli Green).

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

I mean, she’s a CFRE and she even teaches a CFRE class. And so we offer this as an opportunity for you to build community, for you to build your career and your personal development skills and develop financial fortitude so that you can actually thrive in the work that you have been called to do. Absolutely.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2015

These innovators are contributing to significant progress and new solutions to some of the leading problems our planet and humanity faces: ultra poverty and the present and future of refugees for example, as well as other (not so serious but just as important) questions like “Can teaching improv in the work place enhance success?”

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2022

Generosity is wired into our brains. It turns out good feelings elicited from giving are reflected in human biology. Giving to charities activates regions of the brain associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust, releasing endorphins that create a “warm glow” or “helper’s high” effect. Giving Makes People Feel Happy.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

It’s a platform to connect, to earn trust, and for even the most reluctant of supporters to discover just how much they want to be a part of your community. What donors can teach us about making more money, Penelope shares 3 key research driven insights around donor-centric fundraising. It’s not about the clothes you wear.

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