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Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Have you ever heard of the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words”? Well, just as a lengthy novel can tell an intricate tale, so too can something as simple as a single image. Graphic, visual, and performance arts are media that encompass the two-dimensional (calligraphy, photography, drawing, painting ect), the three-dimensional... More
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
What you need to know Webinars use the internet to share knowledge with people in different cities, countries, or even continents. People can access them from anywhere. Webinars can be interactive including polls, question and answers, and dialogue. Participants can also connect and contribute through chat forums. Presentations can be saved and... More
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
In today’s fast paced environment, an emphasis is placed on finding the best tools to connect with others and increase productivity. Meetings are now often held between individuals in different parts of the world by means of on-line or telephone connectivity. With advances in technology aimed at artificially bringing people closer together,... More
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
What you need to know Storytelling may take many different forms (e.g., written, oral, video, drawings) Storytelling is good for sharing knowledge, values, and creating emotional connection among the recipients. Stories are memorable via the availability heuristic, and through elaboration (ability to create a vivid image) Embeds tacit knowledge... More
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
The Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) has created a 20 module guide to help the CCGHR and similar non-profit organizations understand and engage in successful social media practices. To download the guide, please visit their... More
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
What are virtual meetings? I am sure that at some point in your professional or academic career a meeting was scheduled but one or more of those involved were unable to attend. Whereas in the past a person missing the meeting would have to follow up with meeting minutes or otherwise be informed of... More
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
What are infographics? Have you ever found yourself needing to relay a large amount or complex pieces of information in a concise and efficient manner? If so, infographics may be one of the many tools available to do so. As the name may suggest this week’s technique , infographics, employs the use of graphic... More
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
The Knowledge Mobilization Toolkit is designed to inform and equip users with the knowledge and tools needed to mobilize knowledge, and ultimately improve outcomes for children, youth and families. The toolkit also has inspiring stories from the field of mental health. The toolkit has three components: planning, doing, and evaluation. Each... More
Monday, December 8, 2014
What is Gamification? Gamification is defined as the use of game mechanics, style or design techniques to accomplish a goal. E.g., learning games, raising awareness of social justice issues. Gamification works when it is engaging, players are motivated to “win” the game, seek to satisfy their curiosity, and because it is fun! Gamification... More
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Telelearning opportunity Collective Impact & Community Change - Windsor, ONSpeaker: Liz WeaverDate: May 22, 2014Location: Windsor, ON Advance your community's agenda with tools and techniques that move beyond impact. Join internationally recognized trainer and community builder, Liz Weaver, for a workshop that dives into the collective... More
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Over 277 million people used LinkedIn for networking and as a way to find jobs. Here's an infographic to help you build the best LinkedIn profile... More
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Want to get your message heard? Thinking about all sorts of possible ways to engage with your stakeholders and audiences? Health, Science, Technology and Policy 5300: Knowledge Mobilization students will share the results of their investigations of specific techniques, in the Discovery Centre, MacOdrum Library, March 10. For more detail:... More
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