There are so many new technologies available to us to share information, collaborate on projects, and build connections. Many people don't have time to explore these fully, while others may be intimidated by them. We should have a "new media summit" with presentations, workshops, panel discussions and networking events to let interested local residents explore and understand these technologies and opportunities better. From blogging to Facebook, Twitter to YouTube, there's a lot to learn and share!
I helped Main Street Inc.
I helped Main Street Inc. organize the "Tech Zone" summit a few years back. I would be happy to help organize a New Media Summit.
This would be fantastic! I
This would be fantastic! I think it could so useful for local non-profits and businesses, in particular.
In my hometown, a local non-profit that provides technical support to other non-profits is hosting a series of events similar to the suggestion above:
What you should know about Web 2.0
Come and explore with us the evolution of the Web from a nonprofit point of view. DANEnet presents a second series of Nonprofit Technical Roundtables in partnership with United Way of Dane County. This series is part of the agency development services United Way provides through their Institute for Nonprofit Leadership & Innovation.
When: 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Where: Anderson United Way Center, 2059 Atwood Ave., Madison
What: This series will introduce participants to Web 2.0 technologies and discuss ways that these tools can be used by nonprofits to engage with clients, constituents and supporters.
Cost: $10 per session $30 for the series
Continental breakfast will be provided.
March 17, 2009
Web 2.0 for nonprofits (overview): What are social networking and other types of interactive web based technologies (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Flikr, Youtube and the rest)? Which of these tools make sense for your agency?
May 5, 2009
Written content - Getting the word out (and in): Social networking, social bookmarking, blogging, instant messaging, Twitter and other tools that allow you to share, post, publish, read, access and discuss written information.
July 7, 2009
Video and Images: Using photo and video sharing, tagging and collaborating tools.
Sept 1, 2009
Marketing in a Web-centric world: How do you tie together all these disparate tools into a coherent communication strategy?