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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

My contribution to the panel is to provide context about the use of social media in emergency and disaster response as well as an overview of some of the tools we saw deployed last year and we may see in the future. Whether it’s direct or indirect content, why do citizens turn to social media in moments of need or disaster?

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Interview: SXSW4Japan Raises over $120,000 #sxswcares

Amy Sample Ward

South by Southwest ( SXSW ) Interactive is a conference, that takes place each Spring in Austin, TX, with over 20,000 web influencers, emerging tech, and creatives. SXSWcares , co-branded as SXSW4Japan, was a campaign that rallied the SXSW community to raise awareness and harness support for disaster relief.

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Exploring Various eLearning Formats: A Comprehensive Guide

Gyrus

Today, technological advancements in the eLearning space enable interactive and dynamic learning experiences. Types of eLearning Formats Some of the common types of eLearning formats include: Synchronous eLearning Synchronous eLearning refers to real-time learning where learners and instructors interact simultaneously.

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Exploring Various eLearning Formats: A Comprehensive Guide

Gyrus

Today, technological advancements in the eLearning space enable interactive and dynamic learning experiences. Types of eLearning Formats Some of the common types of eLearning formats include: Synchronous eLearning Synchronous eLearning refers to real-time learning where learners and instructors interact simultaneously.

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Exploring Various eLearning Formats: A Comprehensive Guide

Gyrus

Today, technological advancements in the eLearning space enable interactive and dynamic learning experiences. Types of eLearning Formats Some of the common types of eLearning formats include: Synchronous eLearning Synchronous eLearning refers to real-time learning where learners and instructors interact simultaneously.

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The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

NTEN

When disaster strikes, we want information as soon as possible and we want to help just as quickly. But the way we think about and turn to social media in a time of disaster is changing. The disaster in Haiti is a perfect example of these changes: the impact of the Real-Time Web and the power of our phones. How can we do that?

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PhilanthroTech: How Nonprofits Are Using Crowdfunding

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

They build up an online and offline community, create great projects, and then ask the community to fund them through donations. Giving days are 24-hour online fundraising competitions that combine gamification and deep social interaction to bring communities together for local causes. million for Minnesota charities in just 24 hours.

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