“If you’re not failing every now and then, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything very innovative” – Woody Allen We had an awesome live video chat with Guy Kawasaki today about “How Government Can Be Enchanting?” Well, I’d better preface that to say we had awesome content …but had technical difficulties with getting videoRead… Read more »
I just finished judging the web entries for the 2011 Clearmark Plain Language Awards. Much better entries this year. Some real models for government agencies to use as they implement the Plain Writing Act. One of the benefits of the Clearmark Awards – in addition to the chance for some great recognition – is thatRead… Read more »
Two weeks ago I had the good fortune to be invited on #eLearnChat, a live-streaming talk show (and podcast) about the eLearning industry hosted by Terrence Wing (@terrencewing) and Rick Zanotti (@rickzanotti). Every week, they interview someone from the industry, and they’ve had a bunch of highlights in the fifteen shows until I intruded inRead… Read more »
In addition to the usual web site EduCause Australia 2011 also has a Mobile Website. Unlike an Apple iPhone or Android “App”, this works on a range of “smart” devices (and on an ordinary desktop computer as well).But like the mobile interface for WCC2010, the implementation is somewhat primitive. As an example, the icons onRead… Read more »
The HR Technology in the Federal Workplace Conference will take place April 4 – 6, 2011 at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. Debuting in 2011, this is the only event delivering guidance on the range of technology options available to boost the efficiency of your agency’s HR operations. From telework and cloud computing,Read… Read more »
How often do your contractors or internal staff create information deliverables, like reports, that you intend to put on the web? If you plan to make reports available through a link on website, then it becomes subject to Section 508 Provisions from 1194.22, 1194.31, and 1198.41(a) apply. 1194.22 Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications-Read… Read more »
There is an interesting trend happening in government social media circles… they are becoming less and less government and more and more social media. What am I talking about? It seems that social media giants and other private based tech companies are gobbling up government talent. According to the Washington Post Silicon Valley is becomingRead… Read more »
Hey GovLoopers – Some of you may not be aware of it but we have a GovLoop iphone app ( http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/govloop/id356284860?mt=8). Actually have had one for over a year. It’s been a pretty cool way to -Read the latest blogs and discussions on GovLoop -Read the latest news across government news channels Heck we evenRead… Read more »
In a few previous posts, I’ve shared some insights from “the kid next door”…who’s not really a kid, but a super bright young man at Wake Forest who’s now spending the semester down under. Check out his latest tips for being connected from anywhere. *************************************************************************************** Hey everyone, from the other side of the world! I’mRead… Read more »
I was speaking with a colleague the other day about one of the unpleasant side effects of business networking – the inevitable flood of phone call and email solicitations from aggressive salespeople looking to close a deal. This is hardly an effective way for anyone to grow their personal or professional network. To me, businessRead… Read more »