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Telework Tales: The Tools We Use to Stay Connected (Part 1)

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Technology has enabled rapid adoption of telework (also called telecommuting) since the turn of the century. I mainly used TechSoup donor products: the Skype chat application; and ReadyTalk audio, web, and video conferencing services. web conferencing video conferencing Skype telework telecommuting'

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NpTechTag Summary: NpTech Events, Twitters, and Green Web Hosting

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Twitter and Facebook, but with Skype Out, Email Rules A few nptech bloggers are experimenting with Twitter and seeing some of the benefits. All part of the Twitter cycle of adoption ! At first NpTechers sort of enjoyed the recent skype outtage saying there were far less distractions and for others a reminder that email still rules.

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NCVO and TAG Conference Presentations and Reflections

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

On November 24th, I got up at 5:00 AM to skype into the NCVO Information Conference , focused on how organizations can make best use of recent developments in social media to meet the changing needs and expectations of their audiences. (tags: km laurawhitehead ). The introduction/primer covered different Web 2.0 and James L.

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TechSoup Global NGO Cloud Survey: What We Found Out and What to Do About It Part Two

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For example, when we asked respondents if they were using a specific cloud-based app (such as Skype), responses were different than when we asked if they used a cloud-based app to perform a function, such as web conferencing. Here are some examples: 62% of global respondents cite cost as an advantage to adopting cloud computing.

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Senior-Friendly Tools To Get Grandma Wired

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My Grandmother also has a whole network of friends who are at various stages of computer use/online adoption. Skype - Skype's video conferencing abilities are a great way to have free long distance or international phone calls to family or friends. What else? I know there must be loads more sites out there for seniors.

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What About Netbooks for Nonprofits?

Tech Soup

In addition, as organizations adopt more Web-deployed technologies like CRM or document sharing, this may seem like a viable option. The built-in webcam for most models also facilitate conferencing via Skype, a component that often is a $50 add-on for full sized laptops.

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E-Mediat: Social Media and Digital Activism in the Arab World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For context, read my first post about this project.) The highlight of third day was a VIP Lunch with project sponsors, implementation team, and remote participation via skype from members of the In-Country teams in Jordan and Morocco. Arabic speakers account for 65 million users and are one of the fastest growing segments of the Web.).