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A to Z of Web 2.0 for Social Change: F

Written by jessica. Posted on July 24, 2008. Filed under Uncategorized. Tagged , , , , , , . 1 Comment.
F for Facebook: Facebook is a social network to connect people and help facilitate communication and information sharing among its huge base of members. It is a very popular social network worldwide. Facebook’s initial purpose is not for the promotion of activism and social change. However, non-profit organizations can leverage facebook’s popularity and increase membership in [...]

A to Z of Web 2.0 for Social Change: B

Written by jessica. Posted on July 21, 2008. Filed under Uncategorized. Tagged , , , , , , , . No comments.
This is the second post in our Web 2.0 for Social Change series.B for blogging: A blog is a simple website used to keep a “log” of events, thoughts, and opinions online easily, even if you are not a web programmer. Blogs usually combine text, images, and videos; list items in reverse chronology—new items first; and allow [...]

Our Pilot Workshop Is a Success!

Written by jessica. Posted on June 19, 2008. Filed under Uncategorized. Tagged , , , , , , , , , . No comments.
At last! After a month of laying the groundwork and making preparations, we’ve hosted our first social Media pilot workshop, and it was a great success. With laptops in the front, piles of paper everywhere, a huge display screen, and a bunch of eager individuals, we managed to cozy up the orderly conference room of [...]