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Netsquared is new project in its embryonic stages from Compumentor, the folks who have brought excellent technology resources to the nonprofit field. is an invitation into the marvelous, messy world of the Internet as a participatory, interactive community: a community created by its users. What is it?
Just last week, Lee Romeo, posted something over a Netsquared about a similar use of flickr - people holding signs. This has also been done by NTEN and Netsquared. Consumer-solicited media (CSM): "Participatory media" -- that's what the flickr contests above are! Not sure if this includes a cash prize.
I’ve been involved with TechSoup/Netsquared Network since its inception back six years ago and so it is nice to be part of the narrative arc. This participatory event is offering two days of focused discussion about—how these networks, and the capabilities that power them, can be effectively leveraged to create greater impact.
Kari Peterson said there were great examples shared in the room (as well as chocolate) Laura Whitehead did a splendid live blog post at the Netsquared blog as did Ivan Boothe. Alexandra's slides will be posted on slideshare - but all accounts it was great participatory experience. Make it happen, don't wait for it.
I wanted to capture a few thoughts and pointers about using video for fundraising pitches on the web or grassroots participatory video coupled with grassroots participatory fund raising. I read on Netsquared about how Creative Commons is trying to raise money with its video on Revver and am trying it out.
" That's why TechSoup invests in developing the best practices of our NetSquared network. Find your closest NetSquared group. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Or, you can apply today to start your own NetSquared group.
Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Recently, over 300 innovators and changemakers interested in the intersection of technology and social benefit work converged for a few days of idea-sharing, learning, and collaboration at NetSquared's annual conference. About NetSquared. To learn more about NetSquared or get involved, visit [link].
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Interesting WorldChanging post, Just Launched: Journal of Participatory Medicine. 7 Tips for Measuring the Success of Your Blog on Beth's Blog Create a Listening Dashboard for your Organization on NetSquared. Early registration deadline is Nov. Green Blogger Convention To Kick Off In Los Angeles Next Month on Eco razzi.
Many years ago, NetSquared hosted challenges and conferences to highlight and bring together fledging social entrepreneurs. This is best done in a participatory fashion, making sure that data is available offline. netsquared digital divide' " Digital Democracy (Dd) was a prize winner in that challenge. Want to learn more?
Steve Bridger posted a pointer over at Netsquared to his thoughts on "Buzz Director." What does a "listening and participatory" culture in a nonprofit look like? " His post sparked some comments about social media burnout and reflections from the US perspective. sorry Steve) and skill sets.
" Later, her work brought her to Mali, where she advised on participatory methods. And Netsquared. " She has worked in Africa as a trainer and later as an organisational advisor. She notes, "I started in Kenya working with a water users association, living in a thatched hut!" You work, you travel for work, you???
Lessig presents this as a desirable ideal and argues, among other things, that the health, progress, and wealth creation of a culture is fundamentally tied to this participatory remix process. Netsquared Conference Mashup Panel. the work of copyright holders. Who Is Sick? Full Stop Campaign. Further Reading. Presentation from Panel.
In the beginning, TechSoup’s Marnie Webb, Daniel Ben-Horin, and Billy Bicket created NetSquared to "remix the web for social change." which heralded a new, participatory web culture. To get going, they built the first NetSquared website using open-source Drupal. " NetSquared Up Close and Personal.
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