Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

I want to unveil several of these new initiatives, as well as sneaking in some of the incredible things happening in our core programs in literacy and human rights. Read2Go Bookshare goes mobile! It is the world’s largest online accessible library, adding books at nearly four times the rate of the next most prolific U.S.

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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. Fight Back Against Mobile Data Theft and Privacy Breaches. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Learn how to implement and conduct effective tech training for your nonprofit or library staff!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2014

As part of our i3 Internet Inclusion Initiative , Mobile Beacon has launched a new partnership with EveryoneOn , a. information on low-cost computers and digital literacy training brings. While EveryoneOn has partnered with many local Internet service providers, Mobile Beacon’s offer plays an important role in filling some gaps.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2014

On December 17, TechSoup hosted a SoupChat for nonprofits and libraries looking for more information on website design and hosting. A staffer from a small library listed a few popular services — WordPress, Wix, and Weebly — adding that she worried she might regret her decision six months down the road. It's All Doable!

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

With technology solutions, organizations were able to reach volunteers and clients who lived too far away or had other mobility issues. Unfortunately, a lot of people who are disabled are not able to access our services in the same way because they either have a lack of mobility [or] lack of transportation. Reaching younger volunteers.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2014

He reads accessible ebooks from Benetech’s Bookshare library in braille format, and learns as quickly as his peers without disabilities. and Mobile Martus 1.2 For example, Martus can now be configured in less than 10 minutes by anyone with basic digital literacy skills. Bookshare has made my homework easier,” Brennan says.

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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? The project is a Facebook led coalition that includes phone-makers, Samsung, Nokia, Ericsson, and also mobile chip-maker Qualcomm. The Opportunity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

A free agent is a person (many times a GenY, but not always ) who is a passionate about a social cause, but is working outside of a nonprofit organization to organize , mobilize , raise money , and engage with others. Mark is a free agent championing the cause of homelessness. The content is fantastic — particularly the tutorials.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2013

Libraries Building Bridges. Public libraries are also working diligently to close both the digital and the opportunity gap: from giving free classes on resume-building to providing free access to technology. TechSoup for Libraries: Edge Benchmarks: Gadget Instruction. Digital Divide Microsoft libraries youth education'

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Tech Soup

JULY 17, 2015

Some Lifeline phone service providers also offer free mobile phones and minutes to low-income families. They will create and promote digital literacy programs. The organization already has a significant array of members , which include mostly cities, libraries, and nonprofits. Every Public Library in the United States.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

The first part of the problem is that India still has low literacy rates - the 2009 Annual Status of Education Report shows that between classes 1 to 8 only around 40% of children can read a class 2 level text in their own language and an even lower 23% of children can ready easy sentences in English - sentences of the kind "What is your name?"

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 26, 2011

TechSoup has partnered with goQ Software to make their writing assistance and speech recognition software, WordQ + SpeakQ , available to eligible nonprofits and libraries. According to Proliteracy , low literacy's effects cost the U.S. WordQ + SpeakQ Is a Solution for Those Who Struggle with Writing.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Subscribers will also be given access to free digital literacy training. The digital divide is basically the large number of people who do not use computers or mobile phones to effectively access the Internet and so do not participate in the information economy. According to the Federal Communications Commission. A number of U.S.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In this edition of nonprofit tech news, TechSoup shows new ways your nonprofit could harness mobile and killer apps in 2016! Now, it is looking like the emerging killer apps may be messaging apps that text directly to stakeholders' mobile phones. The NPR story on mobile recruiting is a good place to find out about this new trend.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Every day, American nonprofits, charities, and libraries rely on TechSoup's product donation program for the information they need to make smart decisions about technology. Third Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for St. Third Term Solar Mobile Computer Training Meetup for Kibiribiri Primary School. Kampala, Uganda.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

Young people have access to computers in schools and libraries, but there is a difference in the quality of experience. There is a gap in social skills, experience, and knowledge when you only have 10-15 minutes of access in library versus 24/7 access at home. " Media literacy is a paradigm shift - not an add-in subject.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Nonprofits have needs that can be addressed using mobile technology, particularly with apps or texting services. This project is a great resource for libraries to share with patrons. San Francisco libraries have varying hours and might not always be open. Does your organization have a mobile app? Image 1: Caravan Studios.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It may be helpful to use some kind of map on a mobile app to help guide participants and allow them to reach out for help if needed while providing their exact position. The apps are typically designed around the needs of the cause, like creating a pet-finding app for an animal shelter or a library app for an English literature association.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2015

WeVote is a nonpartisan volunteer organization focused on creating tools to empower voters, including a mobile app to help voters make informed decisions. I was especially thrilled to see that the Oakland Public Library was present. Discussions like those at CityCamp inform the technology solutions the group will be creating.

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