TechSoup Articles: Training

An Introduction to Screencasting

TechSoup — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Why screencasts are useful, how to create them, and software tools that can help.

Eight Tips for Telling Your Story Digitally

TechSoup — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Combine the power of images, narration, music, and text to engage and inspire others.

A Crash Course in Digital Filmmaking

TechSoup — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Find out how one nonprofit turned teens into documentary filmmakers in less than a month.

Digital Storytelling Cookbook

TechSoup — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Digital storytelling cookbook helps you get started with your own storytelling experience.

How to Deliver a Bad Presentation

TechSoup — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Ways to confuse, bore, or annoy your audience during a PowerPoint presentation.

How to Design a Bad Presentation

TechSoup — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0700

Ways to misuse visuals, text, and animation in a PowerPoint presentation.

Reduce Tech-Support Requests with Cheat Sheets

TechSoup — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0800

15 professional tips for creating effective job aids for even the most inexperienced user.

Empowering Yemeni Women through Technology

TechSoup — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Newly launched Women in Technology program provides Yemeni women with free technology training.

Digital Storytelling: A Tutorial in 10 Easy Steps

TechSoup — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 12:00:00 -0700

Read tips on creating compelling videos, culled from digital storytelling experts.

Witnessing the Power of Digital Video

TechSoup — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0800

Witness's goal can be summed up by its mission statement: See It. Film It. Change It.

Running Effective Online Trainings

TechSoup — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 12:00:00 -0800

NPower's tips for creating a successful online training program.

Greening Your Office

TechSoup — Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:00:00 -0700

Learn simple ways to make your office environmentally friendly.

Success in Mobilizing Support via Online Fundraising

TechSoup — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:00:00 -0700

Read how one nonprofit found support through online fundraising.

Collaborative Technology Projects

TechSoup — Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:00:00 -0800

By combining resources and working together, nonprofits are able to achieve a common goal.

Women on Welfare Utilizing Technology

TechSoup — Thu, 05 Feb 2004 12:00:00 -0800

An innovative program teaches women on welfare every step of radio documentary production.

Essential Elements of Effective Classroom Training

TechSoup — Wed, 30 Oct 2002 12:00:00 -0800

Good training classes can keep your staff using technology wisely. Learn what to look for.

In-House Technology Training: Wayne Glynn

TechSoup — Mon, 28 Oct 2002 12:00:00 -0800

Learn about different options for developing an in-house training program.

The Traveling Trainers: Madeline Stanionis and Sharon Adam

TechSoup — Mon, 21 Oct 2002 12:00:00 -0700

Lessons from the road on maintaining and implementing your own technology training programs.

Technology Training Resources

TechSoup — Mon, 21 Oct 2002 12:00:00 -0700

Find resources on training theory, curriculum, planning, workshop materials, and more.

Train the Trainer: Darryl Heller

TechSoup — Fri, 11 Oct 2002 12:00:00 -0700

Find and train someone on staff to serve as your organization's technology trainer.

Circuit Rider Training: Jon Stahl

TechSoup — Tue, 08 Oct 2002 12:00:00 -0700

If you lack the funds to hire a trainer, consider pooling your resources to hire an NPO specialist.

Shoulder-to-Shoulder Training: Andrew Gianni

TechSoup — Fri, 04 Oct 2002 12:00:00 -0700

You don't need to be in class to learn. Find out how peer learning can be effective.

Software Training Workshops: Holly Ross

TechSoup — Fri, 04 Oct 2002 12:00:00 -0700

Workshops can be useful or a waste of time. We'll tell you how to get the most out of them.

Technology Training: The Nonprofit Viewpoint

TechSoup — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 12:00:00 -0700

Do you think training means less time for your mission? Read about overcoming obstacles to training.

Eight Common Training Mistakes

TechSoup — Tue, 20 Feb 2001 12:00:00 -0800

Want to ensure that your training is a complete disaster? Read on.

Training Assessment Worksheet

TechSoup — Mon, 26 Jun 2000 12:00:00 -0700

Use these questions to help you think through your staff training needs.

Integrating Training Into the Organizational Culture

TechSoup — Fri, 05 May 2000 12:00:00 -0700

Training keeps a staff engaged and empowered. Learn how to make it a priority.

Training Classes

TechSoup — Thu, 04 May 2000 12:00:00 -0700

From online courses to NPO-specific technology training workshops, we'll help you find a class.