In this Web 2.0 world we are all beginners at something. Even though I've been blogging for 5 years, I only know what I know. Read More
I got a personal boost when Melissa Gonzalez of Latinos Progresando (LP) told me that LP had been awarded 4 days of media training from the fabulous youth media organization, Global Action Project in New York City. Read More
These 21 techniques by Darren Rowse of Pro Blogger come from 5 years of experience. A follow-up post gathers another seven tips from readers.
Video | 03:16 | Latinos | Philadelphia, PA
Newcomers are making media in Philadelphia through a series of community journalism workshops by JUNTOS, sponsored... Read More
Video | 03:44 | Seattle, WA
This video from Common Craft uses ice cream as a metaphor to focus on the basics... Read More
Tags: Common Craft, paperworks, social media
Topics: Education, Media distribution, Media production, Social networking, Training, Web 2.0
Topics: Education, Media distribution, Media production, Social networking, Training, Web 2.0
Fair Use Remix Institute (FURI) is a two week digital media workshop for socially-conscious Chicago teens in which youth create several video remixes and mashups that are critical or satirical works of art focusing on political, social, and cultural issues, from a youth perspective. Read More
Here's a great resource for non-profit folks who are moving into the Web 2.0 world of non-profit blogging. Beth Kanter sorts through some ideas about what "voice" to use: personal or institutional? She lists tips for keeping your blog professional, yet informal.
The time has come for non-profit leaders to jump into the world of social networking. Read More
Helen De Michiel, the national co-director of the National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC), based in San Francisco writes in the San Francisco Chronicle: "Our next president can help reconstruct America's fragmented and relatively weak public communications infrastructure by using the most effective tool our youth wield - the power and depth of their digital fluency."
Read the complete Op-Ed in the Chronicle.
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The National Council in Health Care Interpreting
The National Coalition on Health Care Interpreter Certification is
seeking 12-15 organizations to join the coalition as members. The Coalition will oversee development of a
national certification process. Read More
Two radio talk show hosts give five tips for giving a good radio interview. Although it is aimed at business owners, the advice is sound. Know the show, translate your passion into examples and stories, and feel free to take risks.
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