Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

I planned for this by incorporating an after-lunch energizer that used movement to get people’s brains going. Energizers are activities designed to awaken a sleeping audience or activate a jaded one. In India, I designed the first one to celebrate the local culture: It was called “Bollywood Moment.”

Training 103

Training Train Audience Activities 103

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2013

I was honored to be involved with the instructional design and delivery of two workshops specifically for nonprofits. When the energy drops, people’s brains go to sleep. I was honored to be involved with the instructional design and delivery of two workshops specifically for nonprofits. … Read More

Social Media 101

Social Media Management Instructional Design Media 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2015

Last week I attended the DoGoodData Conference in Chicago where I learned an incredible amount about the human side of data – themes like data visualization, data informed culture, using data for impact, and more.

Conference 50

Conference Data Exercise Reflection 50

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. Program Design. Her knowledge of the country and the culture made it easier to localize the curriculum.

Pakistan 111

Pakistan NGO Network Exercise 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

It’s been great to discuss instructional design with other trainers that Deborah has brought together. Recently, Jennifer Ahern Lammer who is the program director for the Alliance of Nonprofit Management , shared several good design points developed by Peter York from TCG and how she applies it.

Training 98

Training Train Reflection Design 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 9, 2016

Bersin by Deloitte’s infographic “ Meet the Modern Learner ” is an excellent summary of the challenges facing trainers who need to design and deliver professional development for nonprofit professionals. Instructional design is knowing how to organize your content and shape exercises based on brain and learning research.

Professional 50

Professional Design Develop Exercise 50