Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 28, 2014

Gerardo’s contributions related to the Benetech Global Literacy Program include: Overseeing the building of the tech infrastructure that has taken Bookshare from serving tens of thousands of members to over 300,000 members, with a rapidly growing collection of 280,000+ accessible ebooks.

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Open Source Literacy eBook Empowerment 184

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

1,500 for One Hero The CTK Foundation will also be offering a $1,500 (USD) President’s Choice Award (the Susan Lee Winter Grant Award) for an individual working to provide creative and innovative approaches to HIV/AIDS education or prevention. .

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Award Literacy Blogger Grant 199

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2008

Seth Godin has a post called " The Growing Productivity Divide " where he lists some basic digital literacy skills that incorporate social media tools. Digital or Internet literacy skills are nothing new - my first introduction was over ten years when Doug Johnson developed the Mankato Scale. skills to artists and educators.

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Literacy Skills Digital Artist 61

.orgSource

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Focus on Data Literacy : Make data-driven decision-making part of your organizational culture by training staff to interpret insights and encouraging data-informed discussions. Emphasis on Digital Literacy and Upskilling 2024 Trend : Our survey identified digital literacy gaps as a significant barrier for many associations.

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Trend Digital Literacy Associations 221

Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

To assist in the arduous grant research process, I’ve created this list of grant resources and funders according to a specific funding focus area: education. . Education is one of the more popular issues that many foundations focus on. Funding Priority: Education. They provide education tailored to girls’ needs.

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Education Grant Fund Resource 111

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 28, 2012

The application purports to claim the trademark “social enterprise” in five areas: computer software, business services, educational services, on-line software and social networking services. Social enterprise is wide use in classes covering computer software and services.

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Social Literacy Open Source Application 196

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

I’m thrilled to share with you some of the recent amazing impact of Bookshare , a Benetech Global Literacy initiative and the largest accessible online library of copyrighted content for people with print disabilities.

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Literacy eBook Global Audio 129

sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2024

Universities across the globe face challenges with successful digital transformation and what it means for their fundraising and alumni data, legacy systems, data literacy, and access to skills. Educational institutions have an abundance of data, but they are often challenged by making sense of it in the most effective ways possible.

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Education Technology University Blended 93

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

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. with the books they need for educational success. and James L. We passed this milestone in less than 3.5 years, and continue to expand rapidly.

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Guatemala Literacy Qatar Open Source 159

Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

For a lot of associations, education opportunities are key. Here are a few central questions to get you there: What is our association deeply passionate about? What does our association offer that can’t be found elsewhere? How clearly are you communicating these benefits to members? Unsure about the key components to your value proposition?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Generative AIs have the power to transform education. Christopher’s School, at bbcon October 22–24 to delve deeper into AI in our breakout session, “Putting the AI in Education.” The post Putting the AI in Education: Stepping Toward Generative Artificial Intelligences first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. We didn’t ask.

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Generation Education Blackbaud Model 97

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 14, 2011

Technology has revolutionized business, but bringing those breakthrough developments to government, education and the nonprofit sectors can take 5, 10, even 15 years. Through our Bookshare online library, they now have equal access to the books they need for education, employment and full participation in society!

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Technology Change Social Literacy 150

Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

There are three awards: $15,000 for Three Heroes One Hero with a Heart from each of the three categories of Health and Human Social Service, Animal Rights and Environmental Protection and Arts and Literacy will be awarded $5,000 USD and a professionally produced video about their affiliated nonprofit for use in public awareness or education.

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Award Literacy Blogger Grant 136

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

They also demoed Read2Go, the accessible ebook application for the Apple OS and Route 66 Literacy, Benetech’s online literacy instructional program. Our vision is to provide equal opportunities for students with disabilities and help them overcome a major barrier to accessing to the most valuable prize in society: a great education.

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Celebrate Google Literacy Library 145

Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 2, 2011

One of the results of my creating a Generosity Plan was that I remembered how much I care about public education, literacy education, and arts education. When I graduated from college, almost all of my friends worked in public education, including me , but now, they've all left. So, this is where I need your help.

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Education Literacy Green Arts 53

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Reading Eggs is an online reading education program for children aged 3 to 13. Reading Eggs is ideal for organizations that work with literacy among children and want to motivate them through games. Check out how educators are using Reading Eggs for more ideas on how it can help your organization. How Does It Work? Testimonials.

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Education Mobile eLearning Program eLearning 64

Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In his book, Education is Freedom , author James W. Plus, Keyes states that Education Is Freedom provides the “what,” “why,” and “how” of learning. He outlines the importance of education for all humankind and the power of education to change our world. Cultural Literacy : growing from the richness of diversity around us.

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Learning Education Literacy Culture 116

Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

But some general knowledge about financial literacy will bode well. Onboard and educate new board members. Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Onboard and educate new board members. Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Use videos, assessments, group exercises, and role plays to educate and train them.

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Build Literacy Nonprofit Exercise 109

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 3, 2011

Of course, accessibility is right up Benetech’s alley and the focus of our Literacy program. Bookshare is dramatically exceeding its five-year collection and member targets at the close of the fourth year of our Bookshare for Education (B4E) project funded by the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Impact Technology eBook Student 140

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

Harkin’s work, especially his efforts to guarantee that every child has the opportunity to pursue quality education, infuses everything we at Benetech do through our Literacy Program to transform the lives and outcomes of individuals with disabilities. history, but the work ensuring equality of opportunity is far from over.

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Hosting San Francisco Law Education 140

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2012

His chapter on “Data Literacy” describes what sounds a lot of good content curation skills minus the social sharing part. This is good, basic digital literacy principles that have been taught by educators and librarians taught in the early 2000′s and continue today. He suggests these goals: 1.

Literacy 112

Literacy Chapter Journal Teach 112

EveryAction

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Children's Literacy Initiative. The Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) began as a way to provide collections of excellent children’s books & trainings in reading-aloud to teachers in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Star Wars: Force for Change.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 8, 2015

Benetech is hiring new Vice Presidents for our Global Literacy and Human Rights programs. The Vice President of Global Literacy leads Benetech’s biggest program, standing at the confluence of some of the most active and rapidly evolving fields: digital content, EdTech, domestic and international education, and user-centered design.

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Technology Literacy Social Uganda 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

The tools we develop for that purpose span a range of fields—from human rights , to global literacy , to the environment —but no matter what area we work in, we depend on an IP system that’s friendly to technological advances and to positive social impact. copyright law.

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Copyright Law Library Accessibility 196

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2013

The answer lies in education. For the past six months I have worked with YWCA Maricopa County , expanding its Own It Financial Education program , which provides low-income women and families a free education teaching them how to become financially stable and independent. Moreover, many parents feel. We need to find a way to.

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Empowerment Literacy Change Arizona 79

Candid

JANUARY 13, 2023

It’s similar to how calling someone “a natural” can inadvertently undermine the years of training and education people have gone through to achieve their skillset. When communicating about literacy, we should always strive to avoid the term “illiterate.” This is because literacy is not a binary descriptor, as it is often made to seem.

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Literacy Alternative Language Culture 124

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 21, 2008

Department of Education gave us a major award on September 28, 2007. We want to ensure that every student with a disability no longer has the handicap of lacking textbooks or other important educational material. She came to us with some very well-developed ideas on how to reach out to our educational users.

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Darfur Sri Lanka Liberia Colombia 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

Participate in webinars for education and support from other fundraisers.”. How can you get an ROI in the digital literacy skills we are all developing?”. Learn what your niche is and how you can continue to provide services and programs within the restraints. don’t wait for the crisis to be over.”.

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Survey Virtual Nonprofit Sponsor 340

Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

In early education, children learn the fundamentals of reading and writing in order to communicate, collaborate, and contribute in the world. A few months ago, I attended Microsoft Citizenship's YouthSpark Connection event and heard first-hand from recent high school graduates about how dire the need for digital literacy is.

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Digital Literacy Community Build 66

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Here are ways nonprofits can contribute to the preservation of local journalism: Funding and grants: Nonprofits with education missions can apply for the available Press Forward funding and secure a five-year grant. This can include internships, research partnerships, and educational initiatives.

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Journal Local News Fund 98

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

TechSoup and NetSquared have put together a month of educational opportunities, from local events all over the world to day-long Twitter parties and a free webinar. No matter where you are, there''s still a week left for you to hone your social media skills during Social Media September.

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Literacy Research Websites Business 58

Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

An additional $59 billion a year in funding is needed to meet the United Nations’ goal of quality education for every child by 2030, a report from Theirworld finds. Without proper investment in education, more than 20 million children are at risk of never returning to the classroom. “The Currently, the numbers just don’t add up.

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Education Fund Report Children 52

ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 27, 2012

1 This study, Financial Literacy and Knowledge in the Nonprofit Sector (PDF) , "engaged a random sample of primarily human service nonprofits, as well as health, civic, environmental, arts, and education nonprofits." Sources: ^ [1] " Financial Literacy for the Long Term ," Philanthropy Matters, Vol. The Moody’s Foundation, 2011.

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Literacy Research Active Activism 45

VisionLink

AUGUST 7, 2015

The addition of the Nevada 2-1-1 program to for FGC allows for the enhancement of resources to better benefit Nevadans.

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Nevada United States Literacy Blended 100

Tech Soup

JULY 22, 2014

Head on over to TechSoup's Training and Education page to find donated products as well as articles and blog posts on online training. Basic Computer and Digital Literacy Skills. GCF Learn Free is a great resource for training others in computer literacy as well as personal training. TechSoup Training Products.

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Train Training Resource Technology 86

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hive Mind , powered by the TechSoup Global Network , is a safe learning space for activists, trainers, and organizations around the world. It helps civil society actors build their digital resilience.

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Mind Literacy Course Skills 81

Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

With analytics, the benefits sell themselves: Reducing manual work Optimizing processes Growing revenue Having consistent, trusted data Increasing engagement Driving your association’s mission For example, consider an association dedicated to promoting literacy.

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Analytics Analysis ROI Associations 169