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Research Reports 1. Government Online (04/27/2010) – New report from Pew Internet and American Life Project explores how Americans use government websites and online resources: did you know one third of online adults use social media to get government information? http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2010/Government-Online.aspx 2. Collaboration and Emerging Technologies in Government (04/26/2010) Newsletter from GSA’s Office of CitizenRead… Read more »

Think before you link. A look at social media and infosec

Once upon a time, a state agency wanted a more nimble way to communicate with the citizens of its fair land. The agency believed that directly engaging in dialog and discourse would help them meet citizens’ needs. A blog, they thought, would facilitate that goal. But the Knights of the kingdom were cautious. They understoodRead… Read more »

It’s a culture sort of thing

March 2010 Martin Stewart-Weeks gave a presentation to the New Media Group, Victorian Government entitled Getting Under the Skin of Government 2.0 – Issues, Insights and Implications Martin’s presentation, similar to the Australia’s Gov 2.0 Taskforce Report and the reports on innovation in the Australian Public Service and the work of the Reform Group highlightedRead… Read more »

USAF social media Incident Response chart

I spent Thursday and Friday at Free State Social, a social media conference sponsored by the World Company in Lawrence, Kansas. I was the only government participant. I learned a number of interesting things, but the EUREKA! moment for me as a government practitioner was provided by Jeremiah Owyang, whose presentation included this social-media responseRead… Read more »

No Dorothy, we’re not in Kansas anymore… Time to call KDOT

I was chatting with Patrick Quinn who is the Social Media Manager, Kansas Department of Transportation, about the community efforts taking place in his organization. What follows is some great information, compliments of Patrick (many thanks for your openness). Enjoy. Q. It appears that you have an internally focused community and an externally focused community,Read… Read more »

Who Dumped All That Free Speech on My Lawn?

A lively conversation blew through the Ypsilanti, Michigan message boards this week, like discarded coupons churning in the wind. Residents are tired of finding local news site AnnArbor.com’s weekly add papers strewn about their property. Rather than just complain, they’ve taken to SeeClickFix to exchange information and find a solution. It’s proven surprisingly difficult forRead… Read more »

My Vision for FedSpace (even though nobody asked me)

For the past few days I’ve been mulling over the announcement of a new social networking system for Federal employess. According to an April 27 article in the Federal Times, it will be unveiled later this year. At first I had a cynical reaction along the lines of, “Oh great. Just what we need. AnotherRead… Read more »

Sunlight Foundation: Public=Online

An email yesterday from the Sunlight Foundation begins like this: Here’s the deal, friends: There is going to be more money in this election year than any mid-term election in history. Whether you think this is good or bad, the Supreme Court made their decision in January, and that’s just the way it is. TheRead… Read more »

Purchase Video Equipment Now and Save the Planet Too!

Purchase from Specialized Communications Corp. Web Store and Do Your Part To Protect Our Planet Do your part in protecting our planet by purchasing video equipment and accessories from the Specialized Communications Corp. web store. Through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, Specialized Communications Corp., headquartered in Smithsburg, Maryland, will be planting trees forRead… Read more »

Can’t make #OGD Playbook Workshop at USDA Today? Join us on Twitter at 11 EST. Use #OpenGovWorkshop

The organizers of the Open Government Directive Workshop, being held today at the USDA, asked me to help with a companion online Twitter chat during the workshop. Please come join in the conversation using #opengovworkshop. Beth Novak kicked off the event just a few minutes ago and we’ll take the best on the conversation andRead… Read more »

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