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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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Philanthropy and Social Media: New Whitepaper from The Institute for Philanthropy

Amy Sample Ward

Download the full white paper or share it using this link: [link] Below are notes from my remarks. We want to share while we are doing and have people respond immediately. That might look like sharing a picture from a concert, while you are still at the concert. The internet is not new. Another great example is Epic Change.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner , MapTogether.

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Advancing Your Mission With GIS Tools

NTEN

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner, MapTogether.

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

NTEN

The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. We're a GIS software development firm, and we'd love to share with you how you can use the power of geographic information systems -- beyond just displaying dots on a map. Oh, and just in case you want to plan your prize route, here's a map.

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Mastering the Art of Work/Life Balance in a Digital World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I came across a posting for an internship at TechBridge , an organization based in Atlanta that provides affordable technology solutions to non-profits and applied. Can you share some tips about for dealing with the stress that results from using technology, like email. This year, I’ll also be offering online courses and programs.

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

NTEN

The Science Fair doors will open at 3 pm on April 8, 2010 at the OMNI Hotel in Atlanta. We're a GIS software development firm, and we'd love to share with you how you can use the power of geographic information systems -- beyond just displaying dots on a map. Oh, and just in case you want to plan your prize route, here's a map.

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