Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

In a recent email, she described her newest project: In years past, our gratitude has been invested in changemakers from the US, Tanzania and Nepal to build classrooms, a library, a children’s technology lab, a temporary home for disabled veterans, and more. With $250, you can make room for a student in a classroom.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new chapter for virtual learning, giving a boost of attention to existing tools and spurring the creation of new services and use cases as students of all ages were ordered to stay home and stay out of classrooms. All of these will also be getting more investment.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2015

In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. As the first librarian to host it, Karin Bricker, library manager for youth and outreach services at Mountain View Public Library, had to overcome some initial skepticism.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 24, 2012

nonprofits and public libraries at a very special discounted $99 administrative fee. Educational Institutions vs. Education-Focused. So the overall pursuit of grants by education organizations did not change dramatically this past year. Private Grantmakers Grow Support for Education-Focused Organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

There is a scaling system for Karma points - for example supporting a classroom is five points while sending a book to a library in a developing country is 100. I just downloaded and got ten karma points and was able to support a classroom without doing anything - not even getting up from computer.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 8, 2010

Last month, I got a chance to talk with Nell Taylor, founder of the Chicago Underground Library. This combination of technical ability, neutrality, and fierce belief in freedom of expression is undervalued in society and by many existing library systems. Nell will be responding to comments on this blog and can also be reached here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2007

Over the weekend, the New York Times ran an article about education programs in Second Life. I attended a lecture on the use of technology in the legal classroom last month in Second Life, facilitated by Rebecca Nesson. If you think that Seocond Life is just about buying virtual houses, be sure read this.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

At TechSoup, we know that many nonprofits and libraries serve Spanish-speaking communities in everything from teaching English as a second language, to financial and educational services, to local family- and health-related programs. Business analysis programs to help you report on and analyze your organization's data.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

StoryCorps provides a free, downloadable Do-It-Yourself Instruction Guide , as well as an Education Toolkit to use in a classroom or library, and a Community Service Toolkit to use in, "veteran’s hospitals, senior centers, homeless shelters, and other community centers." I also like their Great Question List.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Our goal is to leverage our extensive and complementary networks of individuals and organizations to provide knowledge, training, and tools to nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs around the world. They also operate research, education, and training programs designed to advance knowledge of philanthropy at every level. About Our Alliance.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2012

As more tablets and smartphones are making their way into the classroom, it makes sense that there are a number of apps aimed at helping young people with their education and job preparedness. Khan Academy (Windows Phone, iPad) is a nonprofit on a mission to change education. School and Job Preparedness. iStudiez Pro.

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Google Research AI blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

In “ STUDY: Socially Aware Temporally Causal Decoder Recommender Systems ”, we present a content recommender system for audiobooks in an educational setting taking into account the social nature of reading. However, this data representation requires careful diligence if it is to be modeled by transformers.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2012

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what lots of nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured-IT to further their missions. It’s a place that provides educational and recreational services for autistic kids and also some adults.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2023

Summer is coming to an end, which means students will (hopefully) be in air-conditioned classrooms and away from this unrelenting heat wave. From math problem solvers and note-taking tools to book trackers and summary apps, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite educational and organizational apps for students to try this year.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We can feel like we’re in the classroom,” she says. Grabbing a quick coffee on the way to class or running into an acquaintance in the library is off the table. “At Gilmore hosts a podcast where he speaks to students and educators around the country — and he’s talked to very few who are happy.

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Non Profit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A participant from Virginia working in education explained: Because of COVID and the lockdown, our population of 18-to-24-year-olds exploded in the last six months… We’ve never had this many young adults in our program before. Better access to the eyeballs of younger people is a benefit noted by other volunteer managers.

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Gyrus

MARCH 4, 2024

20 Learning Management System Examples Gyrus Systems Gyrus Systems - Best Online Learning Management Systems Welcome to the dynamic world of education and corporate training, where Learning Management Systems aren’t just tools but your reliable companions. It’s like bringing the classroom to the internet, making learning a breeze.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

For example, an ad hoc observation could tell you that sections of the library have fewer people on Saturday night versus Monday night. Im sure you remember evenings when you were studying or working alone in a classroom or office, only to have the lights suddenly shut offforcing you to do a little dance to turn them back on.

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Gyrus

MARCH 4, 2024

20 Learning Management System Examples GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Welcome to the dynamic world of education and corporate training, where Learning Management Systems aren’t just tools but your reliable companions. It’s like bringing the classroom to the internet, making learning a breeze.

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Gyrus

MARCH 4, 2024

20 Learning Management System Examples GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - Welcome to the dynamic world of education and corporate training, where Learning Management Systems aren’t just tools but your reliable companions. It’s like bringing the classroom to the internet, making learning a breeze.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Katherine Stephans is the partnerships and communications manager at Library For All. She said she had one of those sparks working with Library For All, inspired by the passion of Library For All’s co-founders. “We Library For All co-founder and CEO Rebecca McDonald was living in Australia when tragedy struck Haiti in 2010.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2015

Over the past year, we've been doing TechSoup Impact stories about nonprofits, churches, and libraries doing great work with TechSoup product donations. " Waukesha Public Library. An increasing number of public libraries are discovering TechSoup donations, but few are maxing them out like Waukesha Public Library in Wisconsin.

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Tech Soup

MAY 17, 2011

Throughout the month of May, TechSoup is sharing a variety of resources on web design and development for nonprofits and public libraries. The consultant worked with numerous stakeholders at Gateway, interviewing staff and volunteers as well as educators and other contacts in the community.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

A SaaS-Based Approach in an eLearning System GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - SaaS LMS: The Revolution within the eLearning Industry Is Here The invasion of the web and therefore the emergence of cloud computing solutions is one of the factors, which is liable for driving growth within the online education industry. billion in 2021.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

A SaaS-Based Approach in an eLearning System GyrusAim LMS GyrusAim LMS - SaaS LMS: The Revolution within the eLearning Industry Is Here The invasion of the web and therefore the emergence of cloud computing solutions is one of the factors, which is liable for driving growth within the online education industry. billion in 2021.

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Gyrus

MARCH 15, 2024

The evolution and rising awareness regarding the newest technologies and therefore the zeal of the businesses to adopt the newest digital transformation trends will increase the adoption of eLearning, thereby pushing growth within the online education market. eLearning solutions are gradually taking up the normal education system.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

TechSoup Global's new Local Impact Map is a trove of information on what nonprofits, NGOs, and libraries around the world are doing with their TechSoup-procured IT to further their missions. It’s a place that provides educational and recreational services for autistic kids and also some adults.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

A cloud-based Training Management System gives you a full platform to manage all eLearning, Instructor-Led Training (ILT) – in Classrooms and Webinars, Assessments and Certifications in a scalable and cost-effective solution A Learning Management system is no more a luxury but a necessity for a successful organization.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

A cloud-based Training Management System gives you a full platform to manage all eLearning, Instructor-Led Training (ILT) – in Classrooms and Webinars, Assessments and Certifications in a scalable and cost-effective solution A Learning Management system is no more a luxury but a necessity for a successful organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2007

Mentioned recent studies about taking laptops out of the classroom and there is a problem with using old metrics and it is important to look for new metrics and rethink learning environments in general. What do libraries look like in the future? Each funder gave an overview gave an overview of their program. MacArthur Foundation.

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

A cloud-based Training Management System gives you a full platform to manage all eLearning, Instructor-Led Training (ILT) – in Classrooms and Webinars, Assessments and Certifications in a scalable and cost-effective solution A Learning Management system is no more a luxury but a necessity for a successful organization.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

While read-a-thons are a great fundraising idea for nonprofits of all kinds, they’re the perfect fundraiser for schools, libraries, and education nonprofit organizations. If the participant reads 300 pages over the course of the fundraiser, then their family member will donate $60 to their individual fundraising page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Or suppose you were leading a program to educate young people about violent behavior in dating relationships. Do this before before a classroom blogging project or external organizational blog which is more visible. What does this mean in an educational context ? Some organizations start off with department or group staff blogs.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 23, 2019

Our visitors often see museums as a genre, not unlike hospitals or libraries. Both of these seem natural as we are in the business of ideas and we are adjacent to formal education systems. But, while adjacent, museums differ from formal classrooms in numerous ways. People go to museums for leisure.)

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Forj

JULY 8, 2021

When done correctly, these assessments both provide data about your members and help those members reach greater heights in their continuing education efforts. In the continuing education context, a great example would be online discussion boards. Assess learners before, during, and after courses.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 8, 2010

This guest post was written by Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsylvania. The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center (SLHC) is a small museum located in Pennsburg, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. You can join the conversation in the blog comments, or on the Museum 2.0

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re fundraising for your church’s youth group, your school, or your kid’s sports team, investing in the education and wellbeing of your kids is priceless. With a youth-oriented fundraiser, you can raise money for educational trips, sports equipment, classroom supplies, art supplies, musical instruments, or any other cause.

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