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July Is Web Conferencing Month

Tech Soup

With the ability to present slides, share links and desktops, conduct polls, and create and store meeting notes, virtual meetings can be more productive than meetings in person. There are a number of web conferencing options on the market today, as well as freebies like Skype and Google Hangout. Attendee polling and statistics.

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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 ). Using the clickers, they go instant polling results.

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A Crash Course in Social Media for Arts People in Philadelphia

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

That's why I incorporated a number of reflection techniques throughout the day - to help with the digestion and application. In between sections, I asked people to do a standing poll. I also tested out a couple of instructional techniques for the first time and learned something myself. First you ask people to stand up.

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Telecommuting Toolkit: What You Need to Work Remotely

Tech Soup

Microsoft Lync is a unified communications application that lets users talk to each other in a variety of ways, using instant messaging, voice, or video. Eligible organizations in the United States and United Kingdom can request donations of $20 credit vouchers for Microsoft's Skype.

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111 Low-Cost or Free OnlineTools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

TwtPoll enables nonprofits to create polls that can be shared on Twitter or any any other social network. Skype Premium :: skype.com/intl/en-us/prices/premium. Skype Premium is an easy-to-use, affordable tool that allows nonprofits to host group video calls and group meetings via screen sharing for a low annual fee of $53.94.

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100 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Local Impact Map :: datamarket.azure.com/application. Skype Premium :: skype.com/intl/en-us/prices/premium. Skype Premium is an easy-to-use, affordable tool that allows nonprofits to host group video calls and group meetings via screen sharing for a low annual fee of $53.94. Sparked.com :: sparked.com. TwtPoll :: twtpoll.com.

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