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Announcing the TechSoup Second Life Event: July 18th at 6:00 PM PST

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Photo from my flickr stream taken during the June 30th in-world meeting. Here's the direct link to the TechSoup Office in SL, click in it if you're all set up in Second Life. If you are new to Second Life , here are some good introductory pieces: For more newbie and How-To information, check out the Second Life wiki: [link].

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Reflections on Mixed Reality Events in Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The live video feed was being streamed from the Netsquared gathering in San Francisco happening at the same time as the virtual gatherng in Second Life. Jeska Linden , Community Manager for Linden Labs, has the mike in her hand, while her avatar is behind the podium in Second Life. So back to last night's events.

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Nonprofits and Second Life and Other Games

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Blogger Wagner James Au who reports on Second Life is seated next to Susan.) The TechSoup Virtual Office at Second Life take by Jeska Linden. But can games like Second Life be a useful tool for social change? The office is located on "Information Island" and there are libraries near by.

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You're Invited to TechSoup Global's Digital Storytelling Awards and Screening Party

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more than 200 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs from 25 countries submitted one-minute videos and five-photo slideshows to showcase the impact they are making on their respective communities. On Wednesday, March 28 in San Francisco – and live-streamed online – TechSoup Global will screen and award the top photo and video entries.

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Want to Get Started with TechSoup's Tech Donation Program? Join Our June 10 Webinar

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Does your nonprofit or public library need better technology? This webinar is best for people brand new to TechSoup or whose organization or library may be registered but are just not sure how to get started. TechSoup's donation programs are open to eligible nonprofits and public libraries. Or sturdier hardware?

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Mixed Reality Learning Lab: @techsoup at NCVS

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This blog post was penned by Evonne Heyning , who works with TechSoup's Nonprofit Commons in Second Life and Community teams. With our 65-inch plasma screen TV, we camped outside the main ballroom and projected the #NCVS tweets along with Second Life and web interactive experiences for attendees.

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You're Invited! TechSoup Digital Storytelling Awards Screening Party

Tech Soup

over 200 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs from 25 countries worldwide submitted one-minute videos and five-photo slideshows to showcase the impact they are making on their respective communities. On Wednesday, March 28 in San Francisco and live-streamed online, we will screen and award the top photo and video entries.