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7 benefits of blended learning

Dec 19, 2024 | jotform.com | Kimberly Houston

Blended learning is a hybrid approach to teaching that combines face-to-face instruction with technology-assisted learning. This hybrid learning method has been around for a while, whether it involves students accessing tablets in the classroom or using a computer to complete an assignment at home. But with newer technology and digital education tools like webinars, video conferencing, games, simulations, and more, blended learning has expanded, and it can feel like a whole new world of teaching.
28 virtual fundraising ideas for nonprofit organizations

Nov 25, 2024 | jotform.com | Kimberly Houston

Post ID 28 great virtual fundraising ideas Peer-to-peer fundraising Webinars or online talks Virtual fun run, bike-a-thon, hike Online auction Virtual tours Virtual happy hour or coffee date Virtual cooking lessons Swear jar fundraiser Online gala dinner or party Online quiz party Email campaign Product fundraising Social media campaign Virtual raffle Virtual movie night Virtual arts and crafts night Virtual concert Online game night Birthday challenge Crowdfunding campaign Virtual...
How to conduct an oral history interview

Nov 25, 2024 | jotform.com | Kimberly Houston

When it comes to preserving history and learning from it, we can’t rely solely on statistics, public records, diaries, and other written sources if we want to get a full picture of a specific time period. Oral history can often fill in the gaps left by written records, adding depth and dimension to the story of the past. The key to accessing this perspective is the oral history interview. But an oral history interview is about more than simply asking a few questions and recording the answers.
5 modern methods of performance appraisal

Nov 25, 2024 | jotform.com | Kimberly Houston

Top methods of performance appraisalManagement by objectives (MBO): The management by objectives method is an approach that focuses on improving an organization’s performance across the board by articulating clear objectives for the business. 360 degree feedback: The 360 degree feedback method is designed to get feedback from all the key players an employee impacts in their day-to-day activities.
How to hold a virtual town hall meeting

Nov 25, 2024 | jotform.com | Kimberly Houston

Town halls have been around for a very long time. In fact, the very first town hall in the United States took place in Dorchester, Massachusetts, in 1633, where residents met weekly to discuss and decide on local affairs. The practice spread throughout New England and the rest of the country, and some form of the town hall meeting has existed ever since. You’ve likely experienced a variation of this idea, especially during election season.
How to set up a relief fund

Nov 25, 2024 | jotform.com | Kimberly Houston

8 steps to set up a relief fund Choose a platform Make an initial donation to support your relief fund Decide who’s eligible to receive relief funds Determine and document the application process Create an online application for requesting funds Promote your relief fund Begin the review process Notify recipients and award relief funds While it’s undeniable that the pandemic has upended many aspects of our daily lives — not to mention businesses and the economy — it has also inspired a lot of...
Target Audience: What it is and how to define it?

Nov 25, 2024 | jotform.com | Kimberly Houston

Defining your target audience is one of the most important foundational business tasks. When it comes to setting yourself up to consistently convert ideal prospects into happy buyers, it’s even more important to drill down into who your ideal client or customer is. The key to business success online is really knowing your target audience – surface-level insights won’t suffice.
7 essential content marketing tips for every business

Nov 25, 2024 | jotform.com | Kimberly Houston

If any part of your business involves showing up online — and let’s be honest, almost every business today needs to have at least some online presence — content marketing is one of the most effective ways to build your brand, drive traffic to your website, and get eyeballs on your products and services. The inbound marketing experts at HubSpot define content marketing as “the process of planning, creating, distributing, sharing, and publishing content to reach your target audience.
Online onboarding and training for new employees during CO...

Nov 25, 2024 | jotform.com | Kimberly Houston

We’re living in a new reality — one where online onboarding and training for new employees is no longer simply a perk offered to lure new talent or a tool used by tech-savvy companies, but a collective “new normal.”While many companies have instituted a hiring freeze during the COVID-19 pandemic, others are bringing on new talent, despite the disruption. And that means relying on technology to onboard and train new employees with the same effectiveness as your previous face-to-face process.
9 reasons to work from home

Nov 25, 2024 | jotform.com | Kimberly Houston

Post IDEven before the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies had fully remote teams. In fact, according to GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com, 5 million employees, or 3.6 percent of the employee workforce in the U.S., worked at home half-time or more before the crisis. Other companies have been forced to adopt remote work policies as a result of COVID-19, whether they were ready to or not.