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MathAndCoding Turns the Library into a Coding Classroom (Part 2)

Tech Soup

In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. As the first librarian to host it, Karin Bricker, library manager for youth and outreach services at Mountain View Public Library, had to overcome some initial skepticism.

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Celebrate National Volunteer Week April 27-May 3

Have Fun - Do Good

I volunteered in the classroom for Streetside Stories before I worked for them. One of the things I've realized while doing the 29-Day Giving Challenge is that I "volunteer" a lot of free advice for organizations and individuals, but I haven't volunteered in my community for a long time.

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Networking Your Nonprofit: Let's Talk About Hardware

Tech Soup

These programs offer donated access points, switches, controllers, routers, and a number of other benefits to your nonprofit, library, or foundation. Also: network hardware, like a controller, can help address Wi-Fi overload in high-use environments, like conference rooms, auditoriums, classrooms, and lobbies. Have a question?

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Building the Tech Capacity of Nonprofits Everywhere with TechSoup's NetSquared Events

Tech Soup

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. Victoria, British Columbia: Social Media Surgery: Hands-on Advice and Help. Nairobi, Kenya: Mobile Solar Computer Classroom Project in Kenya.

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The Birth of a Field: Digital Media and Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The environment for learning is no longer in the classroom and its online, and outside of school. Young people have access to computers in schools and libraries, but there is a difference in the quality of experience. The only advice out there is to limit screen time.

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NpTech Tag: Stop Cyberbulling Day is Today!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A few blogosphere posts offering advice about online safety and what you can do help stop cyberbullying can be found here. Telling the Story of What Drives You offers some great advice from Susan Finkelpearl from Free Range Studios. Has anyone put any of the advice into practice? For Next Week's NpTech Tag Summary.

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[VIDEO] 3 Steps To Closing $10K+ Gifts By December 31

Bloomerang

” You know, you could say something like in one sentence, “You are helping kids go from bullied, and disconnected, and really struggling in the classroom to becoming a leader in their community amongst their peers and applying for college.” Advice about which donors to call and which to email. You don’t need it.

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