Earlier this month, we launched Mobile Commons Advocacy, a plug-and-play tool that makes it simple for organizations to drive phone calls to Congress and affect legislators’ opinions. The Technology Behind the Most Effective Advocacy Campaigns. All Posts Company News Inspirations Nonprofit npo Our Products Product TourIt’s even easier than you may have realized to connect hundreds of thousands of your supporters with their Congressional representatives. But at Mobile Commons, we’re never satisfied with just “incredibly powerful and easy to use.” 1) Streamlined Calling. MORE >>

And it’s another big step forward in the way cities share information with citizens, something the article highlights at length: The program’s technology and data will be made available to software developers and other transportation systems, which could lead to new apps and widespread deployment. The MTA worked with OpenPlans, a nonprofit that helps cities manage data in ways that allow the information to be shared. Each organization is based in New York, reflecting the city’s effort to nurture homegrown technology companies. government Our Products Press MORE >>

This post was originally published on  Connection Cafe , a blog written by Convio employees about the ways in which nonprofits, everyday citizens and communications professionals can harness the power of the Internet and Web 2.0 Mobile campaigns can be extremely valuable for organizations, and the best news is that you don’t need to be chasing the newest technology. The most effective mobile campaigns utilize the more mature technologies that we all use daily – text messaging, phone calls and even the mobile web. for good. Build a mobile list now. MORE >>

demonstrate how iPhones can be used in school, from classroom applications to keeping track of homework to student-teacher-parent communications in a video on YouTube , and 2) check out the iSchool Initiative , a nonprofit organization Allen founded as a "partnership of students, teachers, school administrators, and software application developers" designed to help all parties "comprehend each others needs" and help students themselves advocate for the intelligent use of technology at school. at ConnectSafely.org. Hes not alone. Why cellphones, not textbooks? Sonya says. MORE >>

& Social Media Resume Your Web Needs Free Social Media Marketing + Ethical Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Consultation ← Eight Competencies for Socializing Your Organization Networked Student: Social Media for Teaching and Learning → Mobile Learning: Cellular Phones as Learning Tools June 15, 2009 · No Comments Thanks to this video on mobile learning and education from Ideas and Thoughts. Compassion in Politics: Christian Social Entrepreneurship, Education Innovation, & Base of the Pyramid/BOP Solutions Front Page Mission | About Web 2.0 MORE >>