PA311-2011

Predictions that I agree with for 2011

This is like a barcode at a grocery store. However they are images instead of a barcode. These images appear in magazines and in other places and you take a picture with your smart phone and the image links you to a website. Nonprofits use these for advertisements and virtual tours and is free to do.

Interesting, but please help me understand how this connects to nonprofit or government use of technology. Sometimes such announcements do have an impact, but if it isn't evident, please explain the connection with a comment! Thanks!

This strikes me as another press release. While interesting, I'd generally avoid linking to private company press releases, unless there's some clear innovation involved. A press release from Pew about a recent Internet study, or a Berkman Center release regarding recent research is OK. A private company press release should be viewed cautiously.

I know they've held similar events in Lansing and Ann Arbor (not sure about Grand Rapids). I've heard mixed longer term results from the work: some of it sticks, some doesn't. Would be interesting to do a "one-year later" follow up on these.

Seems like an interesting initiative. Anyone in the class involved or know someone that is? --Andy

This will help a lot of NPOs that are already doing good work in Michigan

Technology news outside the U.S.

This looks to be a really interesting way to get people connected with Nonprofits. Using your Facebook account, you hook up with Jumo to connect to organizations you care about, and maximize your potential in doing work for them. Founded in February 2010 by one of the founders of Facebook itself, Jumo is still a work in progress. It appears to be a really streamlined way to get involved, and would be an excellent way to get volunteers for any organization.

Can sprint help in the workplace of npo's???

This article discusses the changes the government will be making this year in order to stick with budget plans put in place. It also discusses the barriers of government technologies as well as what needs to be done to create more efficient and effective government technologies.