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Harnessing generative AI for good

Candid

Before we get completely swept up, let’s not forget the previous technology hype cycles that have come and gone. The unfulfilled promises of blockchain to advance social good, a proliferation of mobile apps in developing countries that failed to garner adoption , and cheap laptops that were going to change the world are just a few examples.

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3 Major Higher Ed Takeaways from bbcon 2020 Virtual

Connection Cafe

We recently wrapped up our first fully virtual and truly global conference,? Regardless of whether it’s new technology, a new staffing model, or even a small adjustment to a process, adoption and success can hinge on keeping a focus on the human element of the change. bbcon 2020. and we’re proud to say higher ed?was in attendance.

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Charities in the Cloud: Why the Hype Might Not Be Quite Hypey Enough

NTEN

The cloud refers to a number of different technical components -- from applications to databases to server virtualization to web services. Visit the Google Apps marketplace for a good view of hundreds of applications doing a myriad of things from email to accounting to project management. Reliance on third party(ies).

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Charities in the Cloud: Why the Hype Might Not Be Quite Hypey Enough

NTEN

The cloud refers to a number of different technical components -- from applications to databases to server virtualization to web services. Visit the Google Apps marketplace for a good view of hundreds of applications doing a myriad of things from email to accounting to project management. Reliance on third party(ies).

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It's Almost Here: The Nonprofit Cloud Summit in NYC, Oct 26

NTEN

We hope you'll be able to join us, be it virtually or in person. We have a great line-up of presenters, including cloud experts – and NTEN Members – Ami Dar (ED at Idealist.org), Matthew Eshleman (Director of Professional Network Services atCommunity IT Innovators), and Donny Shimamoto (Founder of IntrapriseTechKnowlogies).

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How To Avoid Being Seduced by Web2.0 Hype: The UK NpTech Perspective

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

and volcom sector adoption. " or what we call "hype" - how does a small nonprofit avoid getting seduced by the hype? tools and business applications for it. Virtual Village???including I asked Miles this question: There's a lot of media attention being paid to "Web 2.0"

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NpTech Tag Summary: Chimp Personality, Convio Open API, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Non-Profit Tech Blog drills down deeper on the limitations and suggests waiting before adopting. Nonprofit Social Media ROI and Adoption Issues The meme of the last week continues with a look at specific metrics like engagement. Games for Change and Virtual Words Nick Booth points to Free Rice, an online edugaming for good.

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