Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 20, 2008

The classrooms have doors that open to the outside, because of the warm weather. Most classrooms have desks and textbooks and all have chalkboards. The books in the local languages were not in as great a shape. We got to observe different classrooms for 10 or 15 minutes each, at different grade levels.

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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. By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children. More Stories, Let's Add Yours.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Monk also spent over half a decade working with Teach For America, and is a school board member in her local school district. Schoolytics gleans most of its data from a learning management system that many teachers are already using: Google Classroom. This week the company is announcing that it raised $2.8

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 10, 2009

Before they head home, they will train the local community and the NGO partner how to use a Flip video and digital camera so update can continue. LearnAsOne is a charity that works with local partners and communities in Africa to fund schools and support their running costs. Follow along and connect with the community!

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Even though there aren’t as many people today reading actual newspapers or watching the 6 o’clock news these days, your local media still reaches a large audience of people in your community who need to know about your nonprofit’s work. The key to getting your nonprofit’s story in the news is building relationships with local journalists.

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The Verge

AUGUST 23, 2020

The World Health Organization has released its guidance on face masks for children , as students— in some parts of the country at least— return to their classrooms to start the new school year. Children age 5 and younger shouldn’t be required to wear masks, the WHO says, since most are not able to put them on without help.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Over the past two years, from the gratitude of thousands, this global event has built two classrooms and a library in Arusha, Tanzania, where the twitterkids, led by local changemaker Mama Lucy Kamptoni, learn and grow at one of the best primary schools in their country.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Instead of serving everyone at a single location, consider a catered meal delivered to each of your donors from a local restaurant. Anything people might want to learn, from hands-on activities such as painting to more classroom-type settings such as Spanish lessons. 5) Online classes. 20) Book club.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

It wasn’t simply about throwing money at an international issue - it was about listening to local problems, local solutions, and local thought. I learned I could and should offer assistance to local citizens who asked for it. Local problems, local solutions. I worked with a locally founded (and inspiring!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

I attended a local unconference for nonprofits about two years ago with the intention of learning how I, as a blogger, could help local nonprofits… you & your blog were mentioned several times. Just recently I’ve joined the MissRepresentation.org social action campaign as a local representative.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The exceptional capacity of Langoo in its local business with Riiid Tutor was the main reason for this acquisition,” said co-founder and CEO of Riiid YJ Jang. The company expects to address local remote learning and education in the market. The Japanese remote learning industry was estimated at $2.6 billion in 2020, increasing 22.4%

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Like foursquare and gowalla, you open the application on your phone and see local businesses (instead of showing everything around you, CauseWorld only shows businesses that you can check into for karmas). (both are on board) then turn the karmas into real dollar donations to those causes. are examples of the causes.

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Application Mobile Philanthropy Classroom 97

The Verge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Apple wants to push the iPad into classrooms, and the idea of trying to hang on to dozens of Lightning headphones or Bluetooth headphones sounds like a nightmare. But the difference is that the iPad has a massive library of incredibly good apps that need to be stored locally on the tablet.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 17, 2014

Catering to local needs is often a good way to enter the market, especially when your closest competitors have not yet penetrated. The classroom teacher was completely surprised at how engaged and vocal the class had become on this topic, as they hadn’t been like this for the other presenting parents. Staying competitive.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Times are shown in the user's local time. Once you get into the virtual classroom, you will quickly understand how fun and engaging our virtual classes and instructors are. You can even attend from the beach, lake, coffee shop, or pub down the street. As long as you have internet access, you can join a virtual training class.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 23, 2013

If you can’t make it to the classroom, consider hosting a Q&A session via Skype or hosting an informative Google Hangout. You may even want to create a mentorship program between some of your current employees and computer science students at a local university. Consider hosting a “tech talk” for computer science students.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 27, 2021

Operating in over 50 regions across the country, TFA finds, develops, and supports a diverse network of leaders who expand opportunity for children across classrooms, schools, and any sector or field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate. Creating a Constituent-First Marketing Strategy.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

For example, I’m on the board of a local theater group, and the executive director’s most recent emailed newsletter was titled “ Theater Nurtures Democracy.” Music Lessons and Activities for Your Digital Classroom. Top 10 Ways to Help Your Child Readjust to Classroom Learning. What to Do if You’re Being Bullied. Environmental.

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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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TechCrunch

JULY 7, 2021

While some teachers use Google Classroom, Gredu was created to work with Indonesia’s K-12 National Curriculum and Islamic Curriculum programs, used in both private and public schools. The startup is also developing new verticals, including software for preschools and university programs. . “We

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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. By far, the biggest set of stories are the ones from organizations that serve youth and children. More Stories, Let's Add Yours.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

The university now uses the collaboration tool to host classroom discussions, develop new courses, and support students — both on campus and online. People’s Action Institute is a national network of state and local grassroots power-building organizations united in fighting for justice. In the 2020 U.S.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 8, 2021

We have raised graduation rates at local high schools from 25% to over 75%.”. “We Show the barren field that existed where your green outdoor classroom now lives, and demonstrate how this new green space has improved the community and the environment. Don’t just hurl numbers or fancy charts onto the page! Even better?

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2021

Yet, instead of taking up tenure at the tech company, he stayed local in Pittsburgh and became a computer science professor at his alma mater. The rise of iPads and tablets in classrooms gave permission to founders who believed the future of education was on the internet.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

To mitigate the impacts of this pandemic on girls and secure a better future, we’ve found that supporting locally-led initiatives works best. Profound Change Starts With Local Partners. The initiative currently supports 57 Education Champions in eight countries with the greatest need.

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2021

The product, available in 10 local languages, is highly localised for India-specific needs, said Gupta. That’s when we decided to build a mobile-first video-first solution specifically for teaching,” said Mihir Gupta, co-founder and chief executive of Teachmint, in an interview with TechCrunch.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2014

Its strategic partnership with Electronic Arts has enabled GlassLab to develop SimCityEDU, a game-based classroom tool that uses the beloved SimCity franchise to engage students in real-world challenges. She previously worked with the Washington, D.C., Conferences'

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Google Research AI blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Motivated by the fact that what a person’s peers are currently reading has significant effects on what they would find interesting to read, we jointly process the reading engagement history of students who are in the same classroom. However, this data representation requires careful diligence if it is to be modeled by transformers.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

The back-to-back raises are a reminder that edtech’s relevance in LatAm isn’t just growing in classrooms, but also within organizations across LatAm. It is focusing on localized content as an initial moat, but long-term it thinks that employers need a simple way to track employees as they learn, retain and engage with new skills.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2015

"We are getting people from the local area and outside since the website reaches other locales. The fact that we are a host site for Girls Who Code adds credibility to our programs as well." " Starting Your Own Coding Program.

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Non Profit Quarterly

MARCH 2, 2022

For instance, the Drivers Cooperative in New York started in an educational classroom among Uber and Lyft drivers, after workers became tired of paying high commission fees to these platform companies while also being required to pay for their own job expenses such as insurance and repairs.

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The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Since 2010, the foundation has been able to provide 5,241 boats, 13 school buildings, 5 dormitories, 2 bridges, 3 starter classrooms, 59 educational hubs, 4 Teach Anywhere chapters, and 3 community learning centers to a total of 127 adopted communities and 143 adopted public schools all over the Philippines.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

From tissue boxes and hand sanitizer to markers and notebook paper, every classroom needs resources to support their students and that’s where you can help. Reach out to your local schools to see if they’re looking for any specific supplies for the school year. Volunteer at your local school. Kids in Need Foundation.

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NTEN

APRIL 25, 2012

Training on a hoard of ICT topics is available on-line and in the classroom. The GE Crotonville Center is the legendary example An easy "ask" for your local corporations is: can I get a donated seat in your classroom? Call your local school and sign 'em up! Share your technology experiences and frustrations. And it will!

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Hybrid Learning: It’s the age-old classroom and digital world colliding. It offers learners the interpersonal connection of physical classrooms while granting them autonomy with online materials. Predominantly two distinct settings: offline classroom sessions and online learning periods. But what do they really mean?

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Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Hybrid Learning: It’s the age-old classroom and digital world colliding. It offers learners the interpersonal connection of physical classrooms while granting them autonomy with online materials. Predominantly two distinct settings: offline classroom sessions and online learning periods. But what do they really mean?

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Blended Learning Blended Learning Difference 52

Gyrus

MARCH 19, 2024

Hybrid Learning: It’s the age-old classroom and digital world colliding. It offers learners the interpersonal connection of physical classrooms while granting them autonomy with online materials. Predominantly two distinct settings: offline classroom sessions and online learning periods. But what do they really mean?

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Blended Learning Blended Learning Difference 52