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Video by Off Book/PBS on how YouTube has broadened what we think of as entertaining, valuable, educational, etc. Fast Feedback loop on content. June 6, 2013 Unlike TV, can comment on it and affect directly what is being made, importance of subscription for those who want to watch it. "Just so cool that people all over the world can build a community and drive development." Very intimate and close up framing of videos on YouTube. That comes across, makes it feel personal. "Has to feel like one person is in charge of everything, otherwise it doesn't feel like YouTube." Using feedback mechanisms and viewer interactivity to make new stuff Even TimeWarners of world are reallocating resources to YouTube production "Will be as comfortable going to YouTube as turning on TV"

An interesting blog post by Ian Cleary, April 2014, Razor Social, to improve websites for conversions (among other related topics) Tools for driving traffic and converting viewers 1. Landing Page Tools--Lead Pages is a software 2. Analytics software 3. Marketing automation software 4. Competitor research tools 5. Content sharing tools

great display of infographics for nonprofits/causes to get their stories/desired impact across to viewers

post by Samantha Whitehorne, January 24, 2014, on binge learning defined as "a personal online learning marathon of sorts". It comes from our love of Netflix binge watching a season's worth of shows over a weekend. Uses Udacity MOOC on computer science class. Example cited explains that MOOCer "registered for the course to "indulge an interest," similar to the reason why viewers binge watch TV shows, and why members may sign up for your association's online education." Cites Eli Dourado's statement: "Online education, if we do it right, could be like having an exceptionally well-rounded personal tutor who is willing to indulge any interest at any level of desired intensity."

In his book Entrepreneur Magazine's Ultimate Guide to YouTube for Business, marketing and public relations consultant Jason Rich show you how to master the secrets of successful "YouTubers" and put your brand, product or service in front of millions of potential viewers. In this edited excerpt, the author outlines some common elements of successful, small-business focused videos. Valuable tips for making a YouTube video that will make a difference to potential clients.

blog post by Marc Miller, November 5, 2014, on how LinkedIn Publisher Post expands the number of viewers for blog posts. One of his blog posts published on LinkedIn was picked up and used by LinkedIn Pulse Channel Careers Next Level which generated 14,000 views and drove a lot of traffic to his website.

Arthur T. Himmelman's Collaborating for a Change model with matrix and narrative, 26 page document, revised January 2002. Networking, coordinating, cooperating are three steps to reach collaborating, starting with most informal to the formal, institutionalized arrangements that characterize collaborations.

one page on tips for participating in group work online

Great resource by Idealware for nonprofits to use to use social media well for different purposes such as events, outreach, volunteer recruitment, etc. Oddly, professional development or learning by staff/volunteers/across organizational boundaries is not mentioned. Wonder if we should reach out to Idealware's authors to discuss adding another section to guide next year?

A PDF presenting the mission and strategic plan for Association for Women in Science 2011-2014. Well done in design and content. Look at these goals and objectives: Increase awareness of issues that impede and endanger American competitiveness by limiting progress in STEM careers Promulgate results of important national studies on gender inequity in learning environments and workplaces Work with federal and local agencies to show how gender equity aligns with their goals for workforce development Actively seek out opportunities for positive coverage in the media of AWIS activities and positions Highlight ways to restructure STEM environments to foster diversity and inclusion to advance national competitiveness Focus on career transitions and special needs of women of color and other underrepresented groups Actively propose and support federal legislation and initiatives which are consistent with AWIS policies and position statements such as, but not limited to: 1. Economic equity; 2. Flexible work options; 3. Parental leave; 4. Improvement of post-doc employment status; and 5. Title IX compliance. Develop mechanisms to engage individuals and chapters in advocacy Identify opportunities for innovation and systemic change across multiple work sectors Promote best practice models for employers and educators by gathering and highlighting examples from different disciplines, work sectors, and industries Highlight the central role of professional societies in advancing women's careers Expand our voice through strategic alliances and partnerships

Spring 2014 Professional Development catalog from The Learning Studio led by Debra Zabloudil out of Chicago

Tony Carr, Shaheeda Jaffer, and Jeanne Smuts devised a really good course on facilitating online learning groups for course leaders in the context of courses and conferences by the Centre for Educational Technology at the University of Capetown, underwritten by a Ford Foundation grant. 2009. 114 pages

"In 2002, approximately 12 million people were employed by nonprofits and another 100 million volunteered their time to help these organizations (O'Neill, 2002). If any sector could be exempt of the glass ceiling - where professional women would advance and be paid at the rate same as men - the nonprofit sector seems like the most viable candidate. An overw helming percentage of nonprofit employees are 3 women, so it logically follows that in this sector, the percentage of female CEOs would be larger than the percentage of male executives and the two groups would be similarly compensated (Hays, et al., 2009; Johnston, & Rudney, 1987; Gibelman, 2000a; Joslyn 2003; Shaiko, 1996; Pynes, 2000; McGinnis, 2009). Perhaps in this se tting, supportive female co-workers would be more likely to confront inequity and encourage women as they work toward promotions. But such scenarios are the exception rather than the norm. It turns out that the glass ceiling of nonprofits is similar in construc tion and resiliency to the gl ass ceilings of government and private industries. "

Great resource for length on Facebook to Twitter to LinkedIn to blog posts to podcasts to videos

Although from 2006, this is an interesting take on preparing students to really engage in online discussion. The faculty, Edward J. Gallagher, creates scaffolds for student engagement principles and practice, has students read the course constitution, and structures the course around the discussion vs. content.

something to think about to scaffold discussion groups

Age of Networked Matter Incredible map and booklet exploring how we will be linked from the micro- to global level. By Institute for the Future, Technology Horizons Program.

Project Muse in 2005: article by Fred Turner, assistant professor at Stanford who credited Howard Rheingold with the term "virtual community" from the title of Rheingold's book The Virtual Community: Homesteading on the Electronic Frontier, 1993, that explained his 8-year participation in a bulletin board system known as the Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link, a text only environment.

An interview by Kellye Whitney, 2013 for Talent Management Magazine with Evan Rosen on "Can Collaboration be Forced?" The short answer is no because that would only continue the command and control mindset and decision making that stifles collaboration. Instead design structures and processes that bring people together to partner and collaborate across disciplines, locations, etc. Uses example of BMW reducing development time needed for new car with workers in Germany/S. Carolina being matched up to work together to solve problems, design issues.