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local govt. communities of practice - check out info. this is wher a lot of conversation is happening with govt. bods.

Best and Worst Practices Social Media Marketing

Twitter Good practice - in comercial sector

"€1 billion available for actions under Grudtvig programme. Call for proposals 13/11/2009 First deadline: January 16th 2010 Part of the EU's Lifelong Learning Programme, Grundtvig aims to increase participation in adult education, improve co-operation between adult education organisations, and ensure that the socially excluded have access to education - especially those who left education without basic qualifications. Grundtvig supports the following actions: * Visits, placements, adult education exchanges and preparation visits needed to plan exchanges * Learning Partnerships * Multilateral projects for improving adult education systems through development and transfer of innovation and good practice * Networks of experts and organisations developing adult education spreading good practice and supporting partnerships Multilateral projects, Networks, and Accompanying measures are financed directly by the Commission. The first deadline for proposals for Grundtvig actions is January 16th 2010. See the full call for proposals. All other actions are financed (in the UK) via Ecotec. See the Ecotec guidance on how to apply for Grundtvig funding. "

fab use of charity badge & widgets: good practice

Be good and do good jobs - think business. As the book called "Flip" says in one of its chapters - business is personal ;0)

This research paper looks at the different types of testimonials that customers or service users can provide your organisation: to persuade and shape behaviour. You can also extend this to your other stakeholders. Very academic so you have to sift through it with patience and get the nuggets out.

Abstract: There is an interplay between emotions and learning, but this interaction is far more complex than previous theories have articulated. This article proffers a novel model by which to: 1). regard the interplay of emotions upon learning for, 2). the larger practical aim of crafting computer-based models that will recognize a learner's affective state and respond appropriately to it so that learning will proceed at an optimal pace.

Get your website content high in the ranking of search engines. This three part guides shows you how! - free! enjoy ;-D

new publication (co-written by Clare Meade) re family learning for professionals. Useful for CPD and for competitive analysis!!!

"9th Exeter Arts & Therapies Conference (Exeter) 17/09/2010 - 17/09/2010 Friday September 17th 2010, 10.00am to 4.30pm - The Exeter Guildhall * Doom & Bloom * In challenging times people need both art and community more not less. Promoting successful Arts & Mental Health practice work in Devon. When EATc began in 2002 there were few projects in Devon specifically working with the arts and mental health. This event, organised in association with Arts & Health South West, celebrates an explosion in their diversity, range and number since then. It is a chance to gather, give and receive inspiration and to feel strength in numbers. It is hoped that it will mark the beginning of an Arts & Emotional Health network for Devon. Cost: £20 (£12 concessions) "

This is an example of an organization that has leveraged its knowledge gained from its practice

"The resources listed in this catalogue provide a wealth of information on how to effectively engage local people, increase active citizenship and social responsibility, all of which lead to a greater sense of identity, wellbeing and belonging in the community. This online guide allows you to peruse our resources and explore our learning and expertise. In sharing our work, we hope to champion good practice in empowerment across London, supporting local services, voluntary and community groups and local people to work together to achieve better outcomes for all. Resources are grouped into four types of report: * RESEARCH REPORTS * EVENTS REPORTS * CASE STUDIES * GUIDANCE TOOLS"

personal contribution face-to-face (getting donations) more effective than badges. But perhaps badges should be thought of as a way to "xtend the net of awareness?" I think image badges, news badges and video bages need to work harder to extend that msg! - it is all in the message and excecution!

personal contribution face-to-face (getting donations) more effective than badges. But perhaps badges should be thought of as a way to "xtend the net of awareness?"personal contribution face-to-face (getting donations) more effective than badges. But perhaps badges should be thought of as a way to "xtend the net of awareness?"

Check out these lovely badges for people to put on their webstie to provide further support! - a bit like the good side of bill-boards on the internet

the mega page containing all talks relating to the rise of collaboration - watch on a rainy day and when you have slack! - you are looking at the fringe of now and what will become "the common sense practices of the future".

another blog realted to the power of people in the age of the social networks and social media - probably inspired by clue train manifesto ;o) The McDaddy of revolt against - bad irresponsive and disrespectful business and its practices

practical resources to get your charity moving on and moving up ;-)