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PowerMyLearning: Free Online Education Games and Videos for Nonprofits and Libraries

Tech Soup

Of course libraries are all about education in its various forms. PowerMyLearning is a new, free online resource that has educational games, videos, and other activities for elementary, middle-school, and high school-aged students. There are now a dizzying array of online resources in this area. I think I may have a lead for you.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

Similar to the funders in my previous post on education , the organizations listed below focus their efforts on activities inside and outside of the classroom. The Lisa Libraries. They focus funding on organizations that work on financial literacy for elementary and high school students (established programs only). First Book.

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Data and the Human Touch

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

He could no longer keep up with his peers in the classroom. Sophia and her family were left confused and concerned about her future in the classroom. This reality changed when both Kevin and Sophia learned about the accessible online library Bookshare , an initiative of Silicon Valley technology nonprofit Benetech.

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10X: CEO’s Update: Spring 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

One major step to improving security of sensitive information was the recent development and release of Mobile Martus. Moreover, we recently held a two-day workshop in New York City, bringing together a wide range of activists and funders, developing a model we plan to replicate around the world.

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How to Host a Read-a-thon Fundraiser

Qgiv

However, with a read-a-thon fundraiser, you can give your supporters the opportunity to slow down and crack open a book while also teaching young students the value of reading and escaping into exciting stories. Send them home with students so parents are aware of the fundraiser and can provide support. Thank your donors and readers.

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Apps for Youth, By Youth

Tech Soup

As part of the Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore apps targeted toward youth as well as apps developed by youth. The app was a finalist in Microsoft's 2011 Imagine Cup, a student technology competition. Microsoft partnered with Facebook and Washington State to develop the MyVote Facebook app.

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Visiting Schools in Pohnpei

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The main goal of visiting Micronesia is for me to gain a real-world perspective on schools and books for students with disabilities. The classrooms have doors that open to the outside, because of the warm weather. Most classrooms have desks and textbooks and all have chalkboards. Instead of windows, they have heavy screens.