stt2009

STT Booms into Toronto

By Kori Brus on 06/25/2009 - 21:47

The Social Tech Training and NetChange Week 2009 have come and gone, but after the dust settled what remains is a strong and growing community of emerging leaders filled with new ideas for innovation in their digital campaigns, tools, and programs, and maybe even something a whole lot bigger.

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A Message for STT'ers from Don Tapscott

By Kori Brus on 06/18/2009 - 11:24

Day 3 of Social Tech Training kicked off with a specially recorded video address from world renowned digital futurist Don Tapscott.

The author of Growing Up Digital and Wikinomics sent a special message to the leaders of STT participating organizations, executive and communications directors, who are often from a different demographic than their web teams. Don drives home the critical importance of culture change and adaptation, and posits that our rapidly shifting world demands those qualities of any organization that hopes to be successful in the digital age.

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Success at Social Tech Training

By Kori Brus on 06/18/2009 - 11:02

STT 2009 wrapped up to applause from all sides. By the end of an intense three days, participants were energized and better prepared to start implementing new online tools and fresh ideas back at their own organizations.

This is where the toughest work, and the most tangible part of the Social Tech Training takes place.

STT Presentation Slides Available Online

By Kori Brus on 06/18/2009 - 11:01

Social Tech Training was sold out weeks before the event, with a waiting list of more than 90 people. Although we couldn't accommodate everyone at the event itself, we'll be making as much material available as possible.

See below for links to each day's presentation slides, courtesy of the Net Change Week organizing team. Check them out, and leave your thoughts on other resources our readers should know about.

Day 1: Innovation for Inspiration

STT Day 1 - Hitting the High Level

By Kori Brus on 06/11/2009 - 10:14

Social Tech Training got underway yesterday, as 65 participants from leading non-profits, education institutions, and socially responsible businesses embarked on a three day journey to explore how community building strategies of web2.0 can bolster and support their work for change.

3 Ways to Connect with Sold Out STT

By Kori Brus on 05/14/2009 - 15:01

Response to this year’s Social Tech Training has been overwhelming, especially since last week’s offer of free tuition to select NGOs, and we’re sorry to announce to everyone who didn't get in in time that this year’s event is officially sold out!

Despite the downturn, it’s clear non profits are investing in digital media to help them create the innovative programs that they will need in the months and years ahead.

For those who were not able to register, you still have three opportunities to connect...