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NPTechTag Roundup: Election Debriefs and Wikis in Your Kitchen!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Meanwhile, library geeks are talking about tagging. Games for Social Change gaming and libraries was recently published and the author is the Shifted Librarian and My Avatar Wears Tight Jeans and 4 Other Things I learned from Internet Librarian 2006 is worth the read from Michael Stephens. And while we're looking at Web2.0,

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Second Life Education Programs in NY Times, Goes Open Source, and other tidbits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Over fifty avatars attended. Over the weekend, the New York Times ran an article about education programs in Second Life. The article has some quotes from Rebecca Nesson, daughter of Berkman Center founder, Charles Nesson. If you look at the photo closely, you'll notice that Alex replicated her Mac sticker cover for her laptop.

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Reflections on Mixed Reality Events in Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Jeska Linden , Community Manager for Linden Labs, has the mike in her hand, while her avatar is behind the podium in Second Life. In-world speakers from nonprofits who spoke about their work included Evonne Heyning from Camp Darfur, Barry Joseph from Global Kids , Lori Bell from the Library Alliance , and Marc Sirkin from LLS.

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9 Must-Know Best Practices for Distributing Your Nonprofit’s Content on Social Networks

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In practice, for every five status updates, posts, or tweets, four should be related to storytelling (through blogs, website articles, video, photos, stats, and quotes), while only one should be a direct ask such as a marketing or fundraising pitch. This reflects a seismic shift away from text to visual content. Engage authentically.

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50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

TechSoup is a nonprofit with a clear focus: providing other nonprofits and libraries with technology that empowers them to fulfill their missions and serve their communities. A website that allows you to create an image with a mosaic of your Twitter Followers’ avatars. Twitter Mosaic :: sxoop.com/twitter. USTREAM :: ustream.tv.

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111 Low-Cost or Free OnlineTools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Branding themselves as the “Play” button for the Web, Wibbitz automatically converts text-based posts and articles into engaging, interactive videos so your supporters “never have to read again.” ” The Wibbitz Play Button or Player can be easily added to entire websites, single articles, or just on a home page.

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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

clipping articles and links extremely easy. If your nonprofit is active on Pinterest or wants to make better use of your digital library, knowledge of photo-editing is essential. Giving Library :: givinglibrary.org. If you are interested in having your nonprofit listed on the Giving Library, you can apply here.

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