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Benetech: President's Update

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I want to unveil several of these new initiatives, as well as sneaking in some of the incredible things happening in our core programs in literacy and human rights. Route 66 Route 66, our online platform for teaching reading, has officially launched thanks to support from the Peery Foundation. and James L.

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

NTEN

Northstar Digital Literacy has some online assessments free to individuals. If you teach people to operate software, have them follow along on their computer instead of just watching the trainer perform the task. Adapt to various learning styles, physical and neurological variety, and language proficiency.

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Cell Phone Literacy Ideas in China

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

One of our dreams for the Route 66 technology is that it could be used to teach reading to people all over the world, in English as well as other languages. Jenny manages the China operations for a global cell phone technology company.

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Remote Technology in the Pandemic: Rebalancing Toward Equity and Access

Non Profit Quarterly

And…they know technology, so they’re also an asset to help teach other volunteers. Relying too heavily on technology means that those who lack the resources, language skills, and savvy to use technology to its full potential are left behind. English as a second language. Failure to engage the digital immigrants.

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Tata Consultancy Services in Mumbai

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We discussed literacy and access for the blind, and I learned about one of Mr. Kohli's passions, which is adult literacy. Citing a lack of trained teachers, TCS had built a PC-based curriculum for teaching reading in 40 hours. This is the sort of unexpected learning that I've come to expect.

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A Social Publishing Strategy by John Gautam, Pratham Books

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: During my trip to India in February, I was introduced to a nonprofit children's book publisher in India, Pratham Books. “It was set up to fill a gap in the market for good quality, reasonably priced children’s books in a variety of Indian languages. Its] mission is to make books affordable for every child in India.”

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Beyond Survival: Post-Disruption Nonprofit Digital Strategy

Bloomerang

A/B testing can help determine which language resonates and which does not. . Claire runs “Clairification School” online, teaches the CFRE course that certifies professional fundraisers, and is a regular contributor to Guidestar, NonProfit PRO and Maximize Social Business. Determine what you’ll track moving forward (e.g.,

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