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eBooks #1: ePub is to eBooks as MP3 is to music?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

EBooks are moving into adolescence, and the question is, which format will win, or does one format have to win? The truth, is, though, the iPad became the second most popular device to read eBooks in a very rapid amount of time , mostly to the detriment of the Kindle. Sony’s eBook reader and store dies because no one uses it.

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4 Ways Nonprofits Can Start Using AI in 2024

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This article aims to demystify the process of adopting AI for nonprofits and show some of the advantages this technology can bring. Establishing a policy creates a shared understanding and commitment to using AI responsibly and effectively. Collaborative Learning: Fostering a culture of shared learning about AI is beneficial.

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#NGOtech19: A 24-Hour Twitter Takeover for NGOs WorldWide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Join Nonprofit Tech for Good, Funraise , and the 2019 Global NGO Technology Report partners for a 24-hour Twitter Takeover on September 26! Please review the schedule below and then join, discuss, share, and follow at #NGOtech19 : – Ask our experts about NGO technology trends to watch for in 2020. Save the Date!

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Leveraging Impact through Technology (LIT)

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Today I’m delighted to share the exciting news about the new award we just received from OSEP to build upon Bookshare’s success and significantly improve access for students with disabilities. Thousands of ebooks pour into the library from over 168 publishers and textbook requests are fulfilled every month.

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Bringing Millions of Books to Billions of People: Making the Book Truly Accessible

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Today, we are poised at a moment in time where we can transcend the limitations of past book technologies and bring the power of books to all humans. However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. Love of the print book. We can do better!

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Robin Seaman, Agent of Inclusion

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

On February 16th in Los Altos, California, I shared these thoughts on Robin Seaman’s impact on the world with her family and friends at her Celebration of Life. The nonprofit Benetech team built the revolutionary Bookshare library for this community, all online, and based on the powerfully flexible ebook. Make it bigger. Make it talk.

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Big News at Benetech (and for me!)

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Under Betsy’s guidance, Benetech is developing new software for social good enterprises to connect communities with inclusive technology: Service Net: Reshaping the social safety net in human services to better connect people to the services they need. I look forward to staying in touch with you about technology for good!

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