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Why Nonprofits Need to Be Early Explorers of the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In this early stage, the metaverse is being envisioned and portrayed as an online reality that we humans enter and experience as avatars through a VR headset, similar to the Oasis experience in the movie Ready Player One. A visit to the Second Life Marketplace can help you better understand the concept of shopping for NFTs in the Metaverse.

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Second Life As Alice In Wonderland

Tech Soup

One way that nonprofits and libraries can reduce their travel carbon footprint are to try out some new tools for virtual meetings. And one of these tools is Second Life , the most prominent online 3D virtual world where users can meet and socialize using voice and text chat for free. read more.

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Second Life, A Second Opinion

Tech Soup

One way that nonprofits and libraries can reduce their carbon footprints from travel is to try out (and adopt) new tools for virtual meetings. One free service is Second Life, the most prominent online 3D virtual world where users can meet and socialize using voice and text chat. Monica is a San Francisco based architect.

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The 6 Hottest Training Technologies That You Can’t Overlook

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It is redefining workforce learning methods and tools, allowing organizations to nurture their talent in the most effective way. Tools such as Google Hangout and Skype are increasingly being used as cost effective video conferencing training tools.

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Nonprofits Blaze Virtual Trails in Second Life Mixed Reality Lounge

Tech Soup

The reason was because many participants in the room were participating from both Second Life and the room in San Jose, and they are doing so, in avatar form. The reason was because many participants in the room were participating from both Second Life and the room in San Jose, and they are doing so, in avatar form.

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Berkman Island on Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

(Click through to the larger version to read the poster) I've been going to meetings on information island at the TechSoup area in Second Life where a small group of avatars interested in nonprofits and Second Life have been busy working on some exciting plans lead by Susan Tenby of TechSoup. Next meeting is 10:30 a.m.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Nonprofit Tech for Good

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? The 1 st tool was MySpace back in 2007. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs? gid=104492.

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