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Merlyn Mind emerges from stealth with $29M and a hardware and software solution to help teachers with tech

TechCrunch

published in 2020 (and gathered earlier) finding that teachers were already spending more than half of their time on administrative tasks, not teaching or thinking about how and what to teach or what help specific students might need. To be fair, this problem existed before the pandemic, with research from McKinsey & Co.

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Games for Change 2007: Funders Perspective Panel

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mentioned recent studies about taking laptops out of the classroom and there is a problem with using old metrics and it is important to look for new metrics and rethink learning environments in general. New learning environment puts games at the center. It is a new form of teaching, not just skill-based learning.

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

NTEN

Match the learning environment as closely as possible to the environment where people must apply the skill. If you teach people to operate software, have them follow along on their computer instead of just watching the trainer perform the task. Reinforce learning after one day, week, and month to make it stick.

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LMS and Accessibility: Making Learning Inclusive

Gyrus

Accessible education refers to the provision of educational content, resources, and environment in a manner that accommodates diverse learning needs. This social dimension is essential for students, including those with disabilities, as it promotes a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

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LMS and Accessibility: Making Learning Inclusive

Gyrus

Accessible education refers to the provision of educational content, resources, and environment in a manner that accommodates diverse learning needs. This social dimension is essential for students, including those with disabilities, as it promotes a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

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LMS and Accessibility: Making Learning Inclusive

Gyrus

Accessible education refers to the provision of educational content, resources, and environment in a manner that accommodates diverse learning needs. This social dimension is essential for students, including those with disabilities, as it promotes a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

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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. I was introduced to lesson planning from veteran teachers and have written “lesson plans” or now that I’m an adjunct professor a syllabus for everything I teach.