Video interview about water safety and SKWIM

• https://mark.rauterkus.com/2018/09/19/interview-about-skwim-and-water-safety/

Launching a website that challenges web visitors with a set of quizzes on water safety at https://SKWIM.us.

https://SKWIM.us

Content marketing and a SXSW presentation

Content strategy guides the creation, delivery, and governance of useful, reusable content.

http://braintraffic.com/blog/the-truth-about-content-broken-dreams-and-the-big-fix

Fwd: Mind map webinars for Mark in March!

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From: Biggerplate

Mind Map Webinars: March Mark - March has arrived, and brings a selection of fantastic mind map webinars for your enjoyment and learning! Visual Mapping for Better Decisions 2 March (Business Club) Mikko Arevuo (Regent's University, London) shares his research into how visual mapping can enable and assist teams with improved decision making. View Details Mind Mapping for Negotiation 7 March (Business Club) Business consultant Tarek Fahmy explores how mind mapping can be used to plan and execute effective win-win negotiation processes. View Details Annual Report Review 8 March (Public) Biggerplate Founder Liam Hughes reviews the key findings from our Annual Mind Map Report (to be published soon) and answers your questions! View Details Mind Mapping for Design Thinking 14 March (Business Club) Dr Marco Ossani will present and demonstrate how mind mapping can assist in the critical thinking required for Design Thinking. View Details Introduction to Mind Mapping and Biggerplate 20 March (Public) Our regular welcome webinar explains the basics of mind mapping, and how to get the most out of the resources available at Biggerplate.com! View Details Business Modelling with Mind Maps 21 March (Business Club) Hans Terhurne (Creamatics) demonstrates how mind mapping can support scenario planning, strategy development, Business Model Canvas, process mapping, and other visual modelling. View Details Biggerplate.com The Home of Mind Mapping You are receiving this message as a member of our community, and we hope you find it helpful! Like Tweet Share Forward

Bliss.... the feeling of ignorance

Oh well

Please include attribution to http://blog.hubspot.com with this graphic.

Tech Captains didn't get funded, yet

A few weeks ago I sent in a grant proposal to the Neighborhood Learning Alliance, and it didn't get funded. It was seeking $8,000 for the start-up of a new afterschool program in a local high school in Pittsburgh Public Schools. It was to help with academics and long-term success for the students as they got to college.

My plan called for a computer club of sorts called, Tech Captains. It would seek to get a few kids from all the sports teams, clubs and activities in the school so that they could make software and apps to better help them in their activities. For example, a few on the basketball team could do a stats sheet and playbook for the basketball team's use. So on for drama or band or helping with our summer camp and water polo conditioning routines.

See the proposal in a PDF:

http://tinyurl.com/k2zhkqf

A slide show about the plan is also available:

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Well, this didn't get funded, yet, sadly.

Now, what to do?

Democracy fixture, Netgain Challenge

http://bit.ly/netgainchallenge

They are engaging the wider community on the agenda-setting side.

They ask for example:

    How can technology make democracies more participatory and responsive?

Topics:

• ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE
• BIG DATA
• CENSORSHIP
• DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION
• ENVIRONMENTALISM
• GOVERNANCE
• INEQUALITY
• NETWORKS
• ORGANIZING
• PRIVACY
• PROPAGANDA
• PUBLIC INTEREST TECHNOLOGY
• SECURE COMMUNICATIONS
• SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
• SURVEILLANCE

Open Data Day Mico Grants

OPEN DATA DAY 2015 is coming and a coalition of partners have come
together to provide a limited number of micro-grants designed to
support communities organise ODD activities all over the world !

All the details from the Open Knowledge Foundation:

http://bit.ly/opendatadaymicrogrants
More ...

Here are the emerging events:

http://wiki.opendataday.org/Main_Page

If you want to get involved, join their online group:

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/open-data-day

Also note Code Across events as well:

http://www.codeforamerica.org/events/codeacross-2015/

You need to check with wiki, map and the Code Across list to see what
is emerging this is as OKF puts it "As a volunteer led event, with no
organisation behind it, Open Data Day provides the perfect opportunity
for communities all over the world to convene, celebrate and promote
open data in ways most relevant to their fellow citizens."

See the 2014 sheet for events from last year too - starting one in
your city with other who did this before is worth at try:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ruewy74XVCCyp89YzqsyeoKTjLmyzNHo0hrjr3djiyQ/edit?usp=sharing

Lastly, as part of the Coalition supporting this effort with some
in-kind promotion, note our tips on digital outreach for unconferences
and hackathons. If set up an event, these very tactical tips will help
to get people in the room!

http://e-democracy.org/digout

Steven Clift - Executive Director, E-Democracy

* Support E-Democracy. Pledge drive to raise $10,000 US:
http://e-democracy.org/donate?ft - Only $890 to 2015 Goal

Mentoring Twitter Party Invite

January is National Mentoring Month! As an annual effort, Pittsburgh Public Schools (@PPSNews) will be hosting an exclusive Twitter party to celebrate mentoring programs across the city. On Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 4-5PM, Allies for Children (allies4children), YouthPlaces (@YouthPlaces), and the Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern PA (@MPSWPA) are partnering with the District to make this the BIGGEST Twitter party ever! Using hashtags #PPSMentorsMatter and #WeArePPS, tweets will include information regarding mentoring initiatives, mentor shout outs, fun facts, and successful mentoring stories.

Also, on Wednesday, We Promise, one of the District’s mentoring programs, is hosting their second summit at Duquesne University. Entitled “Key Tools for your Journey Ahead”, the Summit will provide our scholars the opportunity to collaborate with other young men in their grade level, from around the district in structured development workshops designed to enhance soft and hard skills essential for the various spaces of life. In connection with the Summit, the Twitter Party will take place after the event to keep the conversation about the importance of mentoring.

The goal for this Twitter party is to promote positive awareness around mentoring in Pittsburgh. Our last Twitter party reached almost 4 million people. As a result, this Twitter party is an opportunity for your organization to be heard on a larger platform.
To all of you new Twitter ‘peeps’, I have attached a Twitter guide with helpful tips on how to successfully be a part of the party. Also, attached is the official invite. Please feel free to share this email with others and post the invite on your social media pages.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the information below.

Proposal slide show for the creation of Tech Captains, a school-based computer programming club

Fwd: YouthPlaces Social Media Day- November 6, 2014

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From: "Merecedes Howze" <mhowze1@icloud.com>
Date: Nov 1, 2014 3:42 PM
Subject: YouthPlaces Social Media Day- November 6, 2014
To: <mhowze1@icloud.com>
Cc:

Good Afternoon All:

You are cordially invited to YouthPlaces Social Media Day Luncheon, where local children-serving groups and Pittsburgh's biggest social media names will be on site to socialize and network over good company and great food.  The luncheon will be held Thursday, November 6, 2014, beginning promptly at 12:00 PM Noon.  YouthPlaces is located at 711 West Commons Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

Darrell "Tuffy" Kinsel will present briefly about his social media presence.  Between balancing a flourishing art collection and representing a national non-profit entity, Mr. Kinsel has been recognized by the Pittsburgh City Paper as one of the top Twitter pages in the area.

In addition to Mr. Kinsel's presentation, there will be door prizes and opportunities to engage with attendees via social media using hashtags #IAMYP #YPSocialMediaDay #YPHBCUCollegeFair.  Lastly, the promotion and social media traffic for your personal and/or professional social media pages are invaluable.

Attached is more information about YP Social Media Day and their second annual HBCU college fair.  Please RSVP by Wednesday, November 5th.  Lastly, please feel free to forward this email to your colleagues who may be interested in this event.

I look forward to seeing everyone next Thursday.

Thank you,

Merecedes J. Howze

For Immediate Release CONTACT: Uwe Calloway (412) 956-5224

Friday, October 31, 2014

PRESS RELEASE:

YP Social Media Day and HBCU Pittsburgh College Fair

PITTSBURGH - YouthPlaces and the Pittsburgh Historical Black College and University Alumni

Association is hosting its second college fair together. In efforts to inform students of diverse

school options, several HBCUs like Cheyney University, Florida A&M, and Morgan State

University, will host tables for 11th and 12th graders to explore.

November 6th is Social Media Day at YouthPlaces. The Social Media Day celebration kickoff at

12:00 PM noon with a Social Media Luncheon from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, where YP staff, big

Pittsburgh social media names, and other non-profit organizations will network over great food

and open conversation about social media trends, topics, and usage. The 17 YP sites are

included in the party too! The YP site with the most social media traffic, using

#YPSocialMediaDay and #YPHBCUCollegeFair, will win a PlayStation 4 Prize Pack.

YouthPlaces, founded in 1997, serves as a community response to an overwhelming need for

afterschool programs for teens in high-risk, underserved communities. Beginning with five sites

and 500 youth, YP has evolved to 17 sites serving over 4,000 youth annually. Recently, YP

started three social media sites to better communicate with their parents, students, staff,

funders, key stakeholders and community.

Date & Time: Thursday, November 6, 2014, 12:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: YouthPlaces

711 West Commons

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

www.facebook.com/YouthPlaces



www.instagram.com/YouthPlaces



www.twitter.com/YouthPlaces

Online Schools dot Org

http://www.OnlineSchools.org

OnlineSchools.org is a higher education site with guides to using online learning to obtain degrees, jobs, or general education.

The database there is a comprehensive collection of every accredited online school in the United States, and is the most extensive searchable database available online. The site also features and online learning ebook as well as student interviews to help prepare everyone for online education.

Guard.CLOH.org is updated

http://Guard.CLOH.org

Code named, Guard_Input, this service helps Lifeguards, swim coaches, camp coordinators and others involved with the Swim & Water Polo activities to communicate about health insights of students in our programs.

This process puts information to the coaches within the programs and not in a file box deep within the school's office behind the nurse's desk.

This is not a secure process, but rather a practical one. Communicate only the information that you feel is important to the coaches and lifeguards, not pharmacy specifics, please.

Links:

• Dropbox for the various Guard applications. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s9a4y2v64redtdj/MIRw81ooi0
1. Android download. This is the .apk file for Android smart phones and tablets. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s9a4y2v64redtdj/o264gdf6Rn/Guard.CLOH.Org/Guard.CLOH.Org.apk
   
2. Windows application. This is the .exe file to get for Windows computers. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s9a4y2v64redtdj/PuueZcJr0P/Guard.CLOH.Org1/Windows/Guard.CLOH.Org.exe
   
3. Macintosh application. This is the OSX for those running Mac computers. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s9a4y2v64redtdj/RyEwEjRkNd/Guard.CLOH.Org1/MacOSX/Guard.CLOH.Org.app
   
4. The the LiveCode file for programmers running LiveCode Community is in the DropBox directory too.
• http://aforathlete.wikia.com/wiki/Guard.cloh.org Wiki page for Guard.CLOH.Org. This is where suggestions for the software applications can be posted.
• Articles within the South Pittsburgh Reporter's Summer 2013 supplement that tells the back story about Guard.CLOH.Org:
1. Technology is our friend at Swim & Water Polo Camp, article. Google Document.
2. How Are You? Health Information Communication, article. Google Document.
3. Safety. Some tips from Cassy, article. Google Document.
• http://Guard.CLOH.org This page!

Best screen cast

Makers. Computer Programming.

What most schools don't teach. Computer programming.

Kickstarter and LiveCode

National policies that twist free speech with the Internet cords.

Plan A is still Ron Paul pulling off a Tampa miracle. Plan B is Gary Johnson.

Schools are getting an "F" in this graphic.

I didn't create it, just re-posting it. Food for thought. Chew as you wish, mouth open or closed is fine.


Via: OnlineEducation.net

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