Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 12, 2014

This fair use victory is crucial not only for our present work, but also for our social mission at large and for the future of our work under our Global Literacy program. In particular, we’re excited about the promise that the appeal court’s ruling holds for the expansion of our efforts to improve access to images. only files?is

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Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2014

Basic Computer and Digital Literacy Skills. GCF Learn Free is a great resource for training others in computer literacy as well as personal training. Image: Shutterstock. And for your staff training and webinar needs, TechSoup offers: ReadyTalk Webinar. Citrix GoToTraining. Training Tailored for Nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 3, 2016

In partnership with these organizations, TechSoup will be hosting a series of webinars about technology and innovation for early childhood literacy organizations and researchers. Media Mentors: Building Literacy Skills for the Digital Age. Image : San José Library / CC BY-SA. In short, young children need media mentors.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

But, I expect that 75% of the job will be about analyzing the legal issues from our programs, especially in our Global Literacy Program, which includes Bookshare, the largest digital library for the blind and dyslexic in the U.S., when we bring them to developing world countries.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 3, 2011

The theme of IDPD 2011 is “Together for a better world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development.” This year, for the first time, IDPD is commemorated with supporting sub-themes (see the full list here ), to draw attention to key issues that come into play in the intersection of disability and development processes.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Privacy has always been an important topic in digital literacy. Scott Pinkelman, digital literacy innovation specialist at the Free Library of Philadelphia , recently presented on this important topic at the Digital Shift online conference. Image : Sebastian Wiertz / CC BY. Nonprofits: Up for the Privacy Challenge. spanhidden.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

This is where we think the magic really is in developing models that able to reliably creating unique first draft content. Social Media Content : AI writers can craft compelling social media posts, including captions, images, and videos, that promote a nonprofit’s mission and encourage action.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

That means nonprofits, libraries, schools, local government, and other community leaders need to work together to develop community-wide solutions. Images: The Internet Is Important to Everyone was developed by OCLC and made possible with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 30, 2013

The program aims to develop very low-cost Internet on mobile phones to bring the 4 billion souls on earth who don't yet have Internet to the information age — or is it? This is due to the high cost of mobile data plans in the developing world compared with the amount of money people make. Image: Shutterstock.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Social media, like all technology, is developed by people. The bombings created confusion and as people were able to put details together for themselves, they did so in a way that others could learn and follow the developments. There are two types of media we will look at here: direct and indirect content. Examples from Haiti.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Develop a training plan and learning objectives for your nonprofit or library's tech training. Digital Literacy Resources. Microsoft Digital Literacy has everything from basic computer courses (such as how to operate a computer) to a course on building your first app. Image : Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 28, 2016

Nonprofits need to show clear, emotional images to motivate and connect with their donors. Integrity (the “I” in IDEA) is the “alignment between the brand identity and image and the mission, values, and strategy of the organization.” The coauthors’ acronym, “IDEA,” further gives us insight into honoring the truly nonprofit brand.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Whether you are a hacker at heart, a social do-gooder, a youth activist, or a developer with an innovative mind and skills to implement, we want your creativity entering the Microsoft marketplace. " Some examples of social issues that you may want to explore include clean water, literacy, food security, and the environment.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

The Northstar Digital Literacy Project has 33 questions, but only a few touch on safety and security. Read about how the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System developed its Internet Safety Education Program. Image: Shutterstock. Get Safe Online has 10 questions that address different aspects of online safety.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

" Braided River's director of development and communications, Lace Thornberg, told us, "We work really hard with a very little budget to have the highest impact possible. Veterans Organic Garden is a visionary job training and rehabilitation program for disabled veterans developed by Lovay Wallace-Singleton. Image 7: St.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 7, 2016

Cultural Vistas is a nonprofit cultural exchange organization that gives young professionals and students the opportunity to work in another country and develop their skills. The secret to telling these stories, at least for newsletters, is to keep them brief and show images of the real people impacted by your organization.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 4, 2014

Bring Me a Book is creating a "literacy ecosystem" via social media in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties. Students develop and run a business, gain confidence, academic support, and mentorship. It is also developing a scalable model and toolkit for other communities to do the same work. 250,000 Grant Winners.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2014

The report examined how mobile devices are making an impact on literacy in developing countries. Images: iFixit. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization just published a report called Reading in the Mobile Era. A Better Way to Go Wireless. Read our blog post about the program for more information.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Microsoft is developing a Mandarin-language version of something like that for the Chinese market called Xiaolce. have all developed solutions for nonprofits, then there is clearly a shift taking place. It is being developed at the University of Southern California to help victims of stroke and traumatic brain injury.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2021

data literacy, device preferences)? They take advantage of the space by including images as well. As you continue to develop your website’s menu, be sure to also consider: Local menus: Will users need quick access to sibling pages? Audiences: Which audience groups are you prioritizing? What context is relevant to know (e.g.,

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The program specializes in Internet job search, resume preparation support, software training workshops, English as a second language (ESL) classes, and an Earned Income Tax Credit Program developed in conjunction with United Way of King County. It will also be used for digital literacy classes, and perhaps for ESL classes.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2015

MathAndCoding created a curriculum for the library based on the programming language Scratch , a language developed especially for kids by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Lab. The concept of] family literacy is also very important in our community. Image: MathAndCoding. " Library-Specific Curriculum.

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Pixlr (for image editing, if so desired). Take a moment to develop a sharing plan for each platform you use. Develop a promotional plan that will get your fans ready to talk about your video with you, hit that like button, and share your video with their own networks. A phone tripod or tripod app (to prevent shaky filming).

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

" If you do any sort of digital literacy work or job training, privacy and online security is likely already a big part of your curriculum. " Gangadharan suggests that educators need to develop expertise to handle questions on this sensitive subject. Image : Josh Hallett / CC BY / text added. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 1, 2016

" If you do any sort of digital literacy work or job training, privacy and online security is likely already a big part of your curriculum. " Gangadharan suggests that educators need to develop expertise to handle questions on this sensitive subject. Image : Josh Hallett / CC BY / text added. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Victoria, British Columbia: The Indigenous Technology Talent Development Strategy. Nairobi, Kenya: NetSquared Kenya Women and Web Literacy Program 2016 – 17. Image : Michele Mateus via Elijah van der Giessen / CC BY. IMAGE ATTRIBUTION GUIDELINES Image Name: Author / License. Tuesday, November 22, 2016.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

WFP USA shared their blog post of Rani’s story on Facebook for Literacy Day on September 8. For the feature image, they used a photo of Rani looking directly at the camera. Included is an image of Dustin on tour in Iraq, wearing an ambiguous expression and surrounded by a dusty landscape.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

I couldn’t help but think about how important content curation skills, information literacy, and encouraging a movement around this as Clay Johnson suggests in his book, the Information Diet.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 8, 2019

American Literacy is Iffy. But marketers and development professionals stray from this idea constantly. A relevant image and bulleted list to add more visual interest. They’re either looking for something specific or hoping to stumble upon something unexpected and exciting. The average American adult reads at an 8th-grade level.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2007

I would love to develop more indepth training workshop or webinar on this topic, geared more for nonprofits and participatory campaigns, perhaps incorporating the Creative Commons Open Content Game. enhanced cultural and technical literacy, not just an ability to reuse materials, but a willingness to do so. site that has photos, etc.,

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In this image, runners’ legs are tied with pink ribbon to symbolize support for a cause. In this image, three women sit in a field watching a charity concert. In this image, volunteers pick up trash in a forested area. In this image, a group of adults sit in a classroom watching a teacher’s presentation.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Last week, Caravan Studios , a division of TechSoup, and Twilio co-hosted a breakfast for nonprofits and app developers. But in order to make that happen, they need to align with developers who can make that technology work. But in order to make that happen, they need to align with developers who can make that technology work.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Expertise: Most fundraising platforms have been developed and fine-tuned by experts in the field, ensuring that your campaign benefits from proven strategies and best practices. Images, videos, and infographics are your allies in creating a compelling story. Imagery: High-quality images are the visual anchors of your campaign.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Both of these designers presented compelling images and evidence from exhibit work and child development experts about the idea that you can make sophisticated, muted exhibits that help children slow down, focus, and enjoy themselves with interactive content. Leary (NRG!

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

What drives them to support food insecurity, animal rescue, youth development, or whatever cause your organization focuses on? If your organization promotes literacy, partner with a bookstore. This is how you develop messaging. Who are these donors you are looking for? Are they on the older or the younger side?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Virtual: Online auctions are a category in and of themselves, allowing attendees to view items remotely using live streaming or images while they place online bids. During this event, a group of developers works together to create an application.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2011

Next year, we hope to develop Entoure’s presence online to provide a truly virtual counterpart to their cycle and fitness events so that our online supporters and friends of the cyclists can experience all the effort in preparing for the ride and they 400km/3 day challenge itself – with blogs, videos, images, live commentary, audio interview.

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