Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2016

When the personal computers were first dropped into American schools, they didn’t have the desired impact because the supporting environment wasn’t there. The hubris that is frequently on display, and the often overwrought hype claiming incredible results, are worth taking on. I found this to be an eminently sensible approach.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

This is the Social = Me First meme , I have spoken on widely. This is why companies allow employees to make personal phone calls, why they underwrite education and training, and invest to create pleasant environments. Technology providers also try to avoid getting seduced by the hype cycles. These costs are real, but accepted.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

Nonprofit Social Media ROI and Adoption Issues The meme of the last week continues with a look at specific metrics like engagement. This week was Blog Action Day for the Environment. The NTC is the nonprofit technology's field largest gathering. Here's your chance to vote on sessions and suggest speakers. I wholeheartedly agree !

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