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The Art of the Backchannel at Conferences: Tips, Reflections, and Resources

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I remember in 2005 the Global Voices Summit used IRC as a backchannel -- no so much for people in the room, but for remote participation. to come out of 2008's SXSW Conference was for moderators of panels to use Twitter (or back channel tool) to poll the audience upfront and monitor it in real time. One of the reflections.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. The first example is Ushahidi – originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. Now for indirect content or Mash-ups.

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The Tech That Will Change 2016

Tech Soup

This has been a steady upward trend since 2008. The doll takes a child's words and sends them over the Internet to cloud based voice-recognition software that can create the perfect response. Microsoft is developing a Mandarin-language version of something like that for the Chinese market called Xiaolce. This past year, U.S.

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Empowering Women Citizen Journalists: An Interview with Cristi Hegranes

Have Fun - Do Good

In January, Cristi was named one of the 21 Leaders of the 21st Century for 2008 by Women's eNews. We really try and get women from all walks of life to be able to participate in our program, the goal being to provide as many unique voices and opportunities as possible. She was also awarded their annual Ida B. I said, "You write it.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

Have Fun - Do Good

Therefore, we are the only foundation I know of that will accept requests in any language, and in any format. Almost nowhere else in the world can you go and find the range of nationalities, ethnicities, race, language and backgrounds that you have here--not to mention the delicious food. I am always a big believer in that.

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