Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Bookshare: Solving the “Accessible Book Famine” Twelve years ago, we had an idea for recreating the traditional library for people with print disabilities—such as those who are blind, cannot physically turn the pages of a book, or have learning disabilities, like dyslexia—using the then-emerging technologies of digital books and crowdsourcing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2008

Warning: This video creates some graphic and powerful images that may not be suitable for younger children. on December 10th, they created this short video with different WITNESS staff talking about images that opened their eyes to human rights abuses around the world.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age. " The Role of Libraries. Additionally, 30 million library users reported going to the library for employment-related activities.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When you work at a nonprofit or public library, it might feel like you constantly need to learn new skills to stay on top of emerging technology and adoption. TechSoup's Tech Training for Nonprofits and Libraries. Learn how to implement and conduct effective tech training for your nonprofit or library staff!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

Elaine Charnov – The NY Public Library. Jason Eppink – Museum of the Moving Image. Elaine Cohen: The New York Public Library. 100 Years of the flagship library in New York. Staged a major exhibition celebrating the spectrum of what is in the library, public programs partners with The Moth.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2013

The idea is to engage these residents and wherever possible to teach them how to use digital devices, provide Internet access through computer labs or classes, and provide them with very low-cost home computers. The Kansas City Public Library System will also have a role in this work. Image: City of Kansas City.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

(iPad, iPhone, MacOS) is a student planner that helps you keep track of your class schedule, track your grades and GPA, manage homework assignments, and create an interactive calendar. Curated by library staff and educators, the app lets users search by title, author, genre, or list. Image: App Inventor Workshop ( Flickr ).

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Under the theme “Achieving Our Vision through Empowerment and Partnerships,” this was the first-ever combined General Assembly of both WBU and the International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment ( ICEVI ), another world-class organization in the field. Today, Bookshare has more than 175,000 books available in the U.S.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Over the past year, we've been doing TechSoup Impact stories about nonprofits, churches, and libraries doing great work with TechSoup product donations. " Waukesha Public Library. An increasing number of public libraries are discovering TechSoup donations, but few are maxing them out like Waukesha Public Library in Wisconsin.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. The program offers Seattle residents with a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. It will also be used for digital literacy classes, and perhaps for ESL classes.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2017

Thus, they have built a best-in-class program by developing and honing that expertise. The LogMeIn donation program offers special discounted rates for collaboration, remote access, IT support, and web conferencing services to eligible nonprofits, charities, and public libraries throughout the United States. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

The site also has a zip code search function to find classes close by. The main purpose of the toll free number is to direct people to free computer and Internet training classes in their area. Image: Connect2Compete. Digital Divide Using the Web and Internet libraries nonprofits broadband digital inclusion BTOP'

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Other office tools: Other office tools you can use to put forth a professional, established, organized image include Adobe Acrobat for editing PDFs, Docusign for signing agreements electronically, and CamScanner for all your scanning needs. Your library may have a subscription that you can use onsite for free.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Luckily, there are some great Internet safety resources that are specific for healthcare organizations , libraries , seniors , kids , and small offices (like the ones that most nonprofits have). We recommend this resource to libraries and any charity that works with children of any age. Online Security for Libraries.

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Tech Soup

MAY 25, 2012

Since we launched our donation program in 2002, TechSoup has saved nonprofits and libraries in the United States and around the world over $3 billion dollars in IT expenses. This fiscal year ten new donor partners have joined with TechSoup to make their product donations available to nonprofits and libraries.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What happens when AI has even more vast libraries and generations of human learning to draw from? Offering a class in AI fundamentals will provide a solid foundation for discovery. Offering employees who show interest an introductory class in AI fundamentals will provide a solid foundation for discovery.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 14, 2010

I took Jen's class last fall, and really enjoyed it. I know you all have Have Fun Do Good dreams you want to develop, and Jen's class is a fun, creative way to explore them. You can see some images from part of my Right Brain Business Plan to the left.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

You can centralize your team’s documents, images, videos, and other resources into one accessible location. Top feature: The platform’s AI solution, Magic Studio , helps kickstart the creative process by brainstorming ideas for written copy and images. The solution can even generate videos and images based on text inputs.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 7, 2010

We also picked up books Carrie had previously ordered - including special requests from students who need specific texts for their classes. The machine uses OCR (optical character recognition) technology to convert the text to a digital exact image file and to a second file format that we use for direct editing.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

The program now conducts classes in multiple senior centers in central Georgia, replicating that success. We’re looking for great stories like this one about nonprofits and libraries doing good work with technology. " And three months of weekly lessons later, Ratliff’s mom was proficient on her iPad. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Basically it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. Youth for Diversity Classes-(8 users=1 hour each per week). Recommendations to Others from YMCA of Greater Seattle: Emily recommended MultiPoint Server to YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, and libraries.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The program now conducts classes in multiple senior centers in central Georgia, replicating that success. We’re looking for great stories like this one about nonprofits and libraries doing good work with technology. " And three months of weekly lessons later, Ratliff’s mom was proficient on her iPad.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Basically, it allows one computer to serve several people in a lab or library at very low cost and with minimum maintenance. They’re essentially running it like an Internet café, but also plan to use it for training classes. " Image: Photo by Reliatech. Windows MultiPoint Server. Administration.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2014

Darian talked about lots of things, very broadly: Why mobile presents a huge opportunity for any nonprofit or public library. Simply put an “X” in your priority cells, or if you want a seat at the head of the class, rate each one 1-10 so you can sort through your options. What the Mobile Impact 101 Webinar Covered.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2007

originally submitted two separate project proposals both focused on working class neighborhoods in Medell??n nera organized a video blogging workshop at the public library of the poor and often violent neighborhood of La Loma San Javier. ??lvaro The text reads: Colombia, land of images. n and both with the same objectives.

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NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

The speakers for this panel include: Tracy Fullerton - Electronics Arts Game Innovation Lab Ruth Cohen - American Museum of natural History Elaine Charnov - The NY Public Library Jason Eppink - Museum of the Moving Image Syed Salahuddin - Babycastles Elaine Cohen: The New York Public Library 100 Years of the flagship library in New York.

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Gyrus

JUNE 28, 2016

But even then, I often felt my mind drifting off in class, doodled on notes, or encountered moments where I was not motivated enough to attempt to process the course content. While, others must spend days scrutinizing a tidbit of information to determine its worth, write the virtual book, and shelf it in the library stacks in their mind.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 15, 2017

The Sweepstakes is open to individuals, submitting on behalf of nonprofit organizations and libraries all over the world, who are attending the 2017 Nonprofit Technology Conference ("17 NTC") in Washington, DC. Image 1: Adobe. Image 2: TechSoup. The TechSoup 17 NTC Social Media Sweepstakes Terms and Conditions (Short).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A set of screensavers and background images. Shoutouts to donors on images and cover pictures. Text or attractively designed images on Twitter, Linkedin, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Clubhouse, etc. Feature your donor images and quotes in social media advertising. Hint: It’s the XYY Soup Kitchen.”

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2015

" In this spirit, New Heights provides everything from tutoring services to curriculums, a library with more than 3,000 books, field trips, and online classes. Images: New Heights Educational Group. And having an answer that is easy to understand, that isn't complicated." Inspiring Optimism Through Results.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2012

program, which brings donated and discounted refurbished computer equipment to nonprofits and libraries while creating environmentally-friendly alternatives to disposing of used electronic hardware. Exciting things are happening at TechSoup's Refurbished Computer Initiative (RCI). They have average processor speeds and storage capacities.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Virtual: Online auctions are a category in and of themselves, allowing attendees to view items remotely using live streaming or images while they place online bids. Exercise Class You can hold a regular exercise class with a volunteer instructor—like a boot camp-style fitness program—for long-term fundraising.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 23, 2019

Our visitors often see museums as a genre, not unlike hospitals or libraries. Think of the classes where you learned the most. I was at the National Portrait Gallery in London , and there was a peephole to look at an anamorphic image. As important as excellence is, shared success is equally important in this field. That’s huge.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Performance Optimization: Choose builders that emphasize website performance optimization, including fast loading times, image optimization, and mobile-friendly designs. Extensive plugin library: Access thousands of plugins to add specific functionality, like volunteer management or event registration.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Friends of the Davenport Public Library had a successful Giving Tuesday “Stock the Pantry” drive in which they collected donations to launch their 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program: 13. Try using images to capture the human element of the impact your donors are having. Host a concert. Consider sharing impact stories!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 22, 2012

Bookshare , Benetech's online library for people who are blind or otherwise print-disabled, is fortunate to have a variety of summer interns and volunteers working in our Palo Alto office this year. Our main focus has been our text book image description project. He has taken advanced classes in math, biology, chemistry and physics.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

an open class discussion, or a traditional front-of-room lecture from your teacher? Download a copy of the full report as a PDF file from Imagine Canadas online reference library: Effective knowledge transfer & exchange for nonprofit organizations : a framework (PDF) Fataneh Zarinpoush, Shirley Von Sychowski, Julie Sperling.

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