Press 1 for Action
Press 1 to pledge calling your congressperson next week. Press 2 to invite a friend to attend a local meeting with you. Those are your… Read More »Press 1 for Action
Nancy Bacon
I work at the intersection of learning, nonprofits, and leadership. I am a teacher, instructional designer, and nonprofit person who has worn every hat possible. I regular write, speak, and consult on learning strategy, design, and leadership.
A Beginner’s Mind
We ran a training last March on human centered development. One of the trainers told us that developing a beginner’s mind allowed us to process information and… Read More »A Beginner’s Mind
“For Small Nonprofits” Podcast
In October 2016, I had the tremendous privilege to be interviewed by one of my favorite podcast producers: Erik Hanberg of the “For Small Nonprofits”… Read More »“For Small Nonprofits” Podcast
The Inseparability of Reflection and Action
“We find two dimensions, reflection and action, in such radical interaction that if one is sacrificed—even in part—the other immediately suffers.” – Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of… Read More »The Inseparability of Reflection and Action
How Are You Feeling?
We have a thing in the U.S. about talking about emotions. We are taught that we aren’t supposed to think a lot about how we… Read More »How Are You Feeling?
Time Bank – Nonprofit Style
“But after a few weeks he noticed that he was spending an incredible amount [of time]. I’ll economise, he thought. He got up earlier, washed… Read More »Time Bank – Nonprofit Style
3 Thoughts on Human-Centered Design
Human-centered design has taken center stage. It is the theme for this year’s Washington State Nonprofit Conference. It comes up regularly now in conversation about… Read More »3 Thoughts on Human-Centered Design
Learning is more fun with a buddy
Our workshop participants won’t learn most of what they need to know from us. Hard to imagine, but it is true. The prevailing wisdom of 70/20/10… Read More »Learning is more fun with a buddy
Chunk, the Superhero of Learning
I recently presented at a conference with someone who has lived and breathed grantwriting for a long time. We were working over our presentation, and… Read More »Chunk, the Superhero of Learning
Action Objectives Are More Active
A good lesson begins with learning objectives, we are told. We create and then communicate what we intend our students to learn by the end… Read More »Action Objectives Are More Active
The start of something new
We often don’t think about why we do what we do until well after we have done it. Such was the case with Chunk, Flip, Guide,… Read More »The start of something new
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