New Media and Organizing Rapid Response Networks in Pro-Immigrant Organizing
Egan 340 (3rd Floor)
This workshop organized by the Media Justice Group focuses on the role of new media in building of rapid response networks to emergencies in immigrant communities. The presenters consider the use of Twitter, mobile devices, SMSs, and other new media in connecting young people and others in solidarity with immigrants. The workshop has been supported by a grant from the Haymarket People's Fund Media Justice program.
Micropayments, Microfinance and Crowdfunding
Egan 340 (3rd Floor)
Can you or your organization actually make enough money from $5 or $10 payments from your website's audience to actually function? Does getting sponsors to pay for your freelance work make good financial sense? This workshop will talk about the ups-and-downs of trying to fund your work through online micropayments, ads and donations. About the presenter: Jesse Kirdahy-Scalia staff, Open Media Boston
The Revolution Will Be Personalized
Hayden Hall 321 (3rd Floor)
This workshop will provide high level introductions to computer systems that use large amounts of data from individuals to make predictions about everything from individual preferences to national elections. Next, will be a brief overview topics from developmental psychology relating to the effects of information consumption over time. The presentation will conclude with a model for cooperative businesses which uses these emerging technologies to make employment more flexible.
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