Design for Deeper Learning Annual Series (Virtual)

Description

Design for Deeper Learning Annual Series

For trainers in the social sector

The Design for Deeper Learning Annual Series invites learning & development experts to share ideas and insights with the people delivering learning programs within nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, and government agencies. Our goal is to elevate effective and inclusive adult learning practice in the nonprofit and public sectors so the people who work on behalf of our communities have the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to thrive, and the people served by nonprofits and the public sector live with joy and liberation. 

The Design for Deeper Learning Series is moderated by Nancy Bacon, a teacher, instructional designer, and learning strategist who has worked for over 25 years in the nonprofit sector. 

COST

$170 for the full series. Includes pre- and post-communication designed to extend learning and all tools related to each session.

$75 for individual sessions

BONUS: Design for Deeper Learning builds on the information presented through The Trainer Academy, which has trained hundreds of people over the past three years. The Trainer Academy is available on-demand at www.nonprofitlearning.center. Participants in the Design for Deeper Learning Series will receive a discount code to access The Trainer Academy at a $50 savings.

You are encouraged to register for the full series to experience the full collection of knowledge and tools; you may register for just one of the sessions if you prefer.

All sessions will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recordings and have access for 3 months. If you are unable to attend the session, we encourage you to register anyway so you receive all of the related materials. Because the sessions will be recorded, we are unable to offer refunds.

Closed captioning will be available in all sessions in the series. We will do our best to accommodate any other accessibility needs expressed through the registration system.

All sessions take place from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PST | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST

Talk to the Elephant - Designing Learning for Behavior Change

September 26, 2024
12:00-1:30pm PST |  3:00-4:30pm EST

As a learning designer, what do you do when people know they need to wear their safety glasses, or add to their retirement savings, or update their client records, or finish their compliance training, or submit their expense reports on time, but they still aren’t doing it?

This session will explore how to design with principles and models from behavioral science. We will examine behavior change from a number of different angles, using techniques from the fields of neuroscience, behavioral economics, behavioral psychology, persuasive technology, and user experience design.

In this session we will look at the top reasons why learning fails to change behavior and what you can do instead. Drawing on current research into behavior change interventions, this session will:

• Help you diagnose the root causes for difficult behavior change challenges
• Map solutions using comprehensive research-based models
• Redesign learning materials to be more effective at motivating sustainable behavior change

Julie Dirksen is the author of the books Design For How People Learn and Talk to the 

Elephant: Design Learning for Behavior Change. She is a learning strategy consultant

with a focus on incorporating behavioral science into learning interventions. Her MS

degree is in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University. She’s been an

adjunct faculty member at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and is a Learning

Guild Guildmaster. She is happiest when she gets to learning something new, and you can find her at usablelearning.com.

Using Stories to Expand Learning

October 24, 2024
12:00-1:30pm PST |  3:00-4:30pm EST

For millennia, Native peoples have used stories to unlock learning. Stories introduce cultural humility and expose cultural biases and show us how preconceived notions influence how we learn and retain information. When we harness the power of stories in our learning and development programs, we can better understand our audience and build inclusive learning, using the Native American culture as an example.

This session will use a storytelling method to introduce how cultural considerations and lived experiences can influence how one learns. Through mini lessons and stories, we will experience a cultural way of teaching from Indigenous cultures. We will see, for example, how Native American stories often include elements of nature to teach a lesson, showing our connectedness to all things and helping in knowledge retention by relating the lesson to a visual aid.

Fawn Sanchez is Shoshone-Bannock from Fort Hall, Idaho, and is Carizzo-Comcrudo, an Indigenous tribe in Mexico. Fawnis a Learning and Development professional, having spent 11 years at Amazon managing Learning strategy across several technical programs and global organizations. Fawn currently manages learning programs on Native American cultural awareness at Tribal Tech, LLC. A diversity thought leader, Fawn previously led the Indigenous Peoples ERG at Amazon for 7 years. Fawn is an AISES Sequoyah Fellow, and a member of the Indigi-Genius AI Board of Directors, providing culturally relevant AI/ML educational programming to Native youth and educators. Fawn is a mentor and speaker with Ignite Worldwide, an organization that creates equity in STEM careers and works to bridge the digital divide and remove barriers to accessing STEM education in underserved communities. Fawn is a 3rd generation Army Veteran and served 8 years active duty in the US Army. Fawn has a BA in Journalism, an MA in Human Resource Management, an MBA, a PHR Certification, and is an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and certified in AI for Business Essentials. Fawn lives in the Seattle area with her children Eli (7), and Isabella (16).

Leveraging AI for Content Creation and Campaigns in Nonprofit Learning Programs

November 14, 2024
12:00-1:30pm PST |  3:00-4:30pm EST

Are you a nonprofit trainer or learning leader overwhelmed by the demands of creating and delivering effective content with limited resources? Do you sense AI may have some answers yet don’t feel confident using it? Join us for a workshop designed to show you how AI tools can revolutionize your training and professional development practices.

During this online workshop, you will:

• Discover AI Tools: Get hands-on experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Anthropic's Console, and Claude.ai, and learn how they can streamline your content creation process.
• Experience a Campaign Mindset: Shift from traditional, time-consuming methods to a campaign-focused approach that maximizes impact with minimal effort.
• Explore AI-driven Efficiency and Effectiveness: Overcome common challenges such as lack of time, staff, and budget by leveraging AI to repurpose content quickly and effectively.

Key Takeaways include:

• Practical Skills: Gain actionable skills to integrate AI into your training toolkit.
• Resource Optimization: Learn strategies to optimize your resources and deliver better results.
• Future-Ready: Equip yourself with cutting-edge techniques to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of learning and development.

By the end of this session, you will feel more confident in your ability to save time and resources by using AI and to deliver more engaging and impactful learning experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your training practices and achieve better results with AI.