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When applied to association education programs, social learning theory seeks to reinforce knowledge while encouraging peer-to-peer communication, debate, critical thinking and development of leadership skills. Vygotsky’s theory emphasizes the fundamental role of social interaction in the development of cognition, outlined in this article.
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Association professionals, please consider participating in the 2019 Association Communications Benchmarking Survey. Read his BBC Future article through the lens of association strategic planning, and then ask yourself, what do we owe future members? Jessica Lane, Director of Client Success, Freestone LMS, Community Brands.
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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… If, like me, you’re sick of all the negativity around, you’ll appreciate this article by Wes Trochlil of Effective Database Management about what’s good in data management —yes, data management, we’ve come a long way, baby!
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The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Employers’ job market. TopClass LMS suggests putting a new spin on your membership and education marketing. I find good reads there, including many of the articles I share here. Twitter tips. I’m still tweeting. More info/register.
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Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Many of us, after enjoying a four-day weekend, now have to reconcile ourselves to the usual two-day affair. This article from Science of Us explains how our perception of the passing of time works. Basically, I have good human skills and I bet you do too.
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I know the web is overrun with posts about productivity, most of which are crap, but I was inspired by this article on morning routines to change my own. The LMS Meets 2017: What Every Buyer Must Know. Find out in this annual LMS market review as well as a discussion of key trends and vendors to watch. More info/register.
The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… Did I talk to these people? The authors of this Harvard Business Review article about the gig economy surveyed 65 freelancers (including consultants) about their lives. It’s so spot on. Wed 3/21 at 3 p.m. More info/register. Tue 3/27 at 2 p.m.
I know the web is overrun with posts about productivity, most of which are crap, but I was inspired by this article on morning routines to change my own. The LMS Meets 2017: What Every Buyer Must Know. Find out in this annual LMS market review as well as a discussion of key trends and vendors to watch. More info/register.
Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on September 23, 2019. This article will help you compare and evaluate the best association management software currently on the market. . Manage membership data and communications. It has been updated. What Is Association Management Software (AMS)? Generate revenue.
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The weekly list of free educational events for the association community… CB Insights published one of the best explainer posts I’ve read about blockchain technology. The article also covers Bitcoin, Ethereum, initial coin offerings, and promising use cases. Using Content to Communicate Your Association’s Value.
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This article is way better than the usual productivity crap shilled all over the web. Join your Association Chat friends for happy hour while playing with the AR and VR technology being used to change the way people communicate and experience associations and events. He even provides “actions for today” to get you started. Host: niUG.
Enhance your pictures or videos with brief, engaging captions or voice-overs that communicate what the images don’t. Email scheduling, personalization, and distribution are key to a strong communication strategy, and your organization needs a software solution that can streamline this process.
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