TiHS Episode 29: David Phu – it’s time to start making videos
Welcome to episode 29 of the Technology in Human Services podcast. In this episode, I talk with David Phu from Nonprofit Video Comms, a nonprofit video and communications consultancy.
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TiHS Episode 23: Carrie Moody & Dave Montague – 211, the essential service you don’t know enough about
Welcome to episode 23 of the Technology in Human Services podcast. In this conversation I’m speaking with Dave Montague and Carrie Moody from Findhelp Information Services in Toronto. Among other things, they manage the 211 service in the Greater Toronto Area.
The now & future of settlement work – a couple of new reports
Two reports came out within the past week which I have had the pleasure of being part of. They’re both about the now and future of the immigrant and refugee-serving sector. I hope you find some time to read them.
TiHS Episode 15: Roxana Salehi – tips for working virtually
You’ve likely been inundated with articles, tips, courses, webinars and more about working virtually. I’ve shared a lot of those materials.
Within my network, when I saw Roxana share that she’s been getting lots of requests for tips about how to work virtually, I thought we should chat.
TiHS Episode 14: Jennifer Chan – moving a design lab online when a pandemic closes your organization’s door
In this interview, Jennifer Chan of North York Community House talks about how she quickly decided to move an upcoming design lab online with her team of facilitators and twenty youth researchers.
Apps for human services – a review of Chalmers bot
You likely have seen some news about a new app to help people experiencing homelessness in Toronto find and access services – Chalmers Bot. It’s a great story. I decided to dive in and try it out. Here’s my assessment, along with a screen-cast of me using Chalmers. I think you should try it out.
You need to start making videos for your clients
The time to make videos is now. You can and should be making videos providing quick and useful information and tips for your clients. It’s never been easier to do it and post them online.
The future of settlement work is in our hands
One thing that I’m learning about the future, from futurists, is that it’s not something we can predict. But it’s something we can work toward. Learn more from Amy Webb and the Future Today Institute.
How can you serve your clients while you’re sleeping?
No. Technology can’t replace you. Yes, technology can help you create more impact on your clients, make you more effective and efficient.
WTF (What’s the Future) of Settlement Work 5: technology & innovation for the public interest
Welcome to the fifth edition of WTF (What’s the Future) of Settlement Work! (Thanks for subscribing! As always, I’d love your feedback. All you need to do is hit reply Read more about WTF (What’s the Future) of Settlement Work 5: technology & innovation for the public interest[…]