Frank Odasz http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/blog/frank_odasz/ en-us 2006-03-06T18:37:05-05:00 Report on the Vancouver CN/First Nations Summit http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/blog/frank_odasz/archives/001212.html Greetings, Id like to offer a short report (apologies for any omissions and addendums/corrections are invited ) on the Vancouver Conference http://www.2006summit.ca Strategic Use of Information and Communication Technology for Communities. It was the most convivial (fun) conference I've ever... Resources Frank Odasz 2006-03-06T18:37:05-05:00 The next Big Thing - Social Entrepreneurship http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/blog/frank_odasz/archives/001151.html Greetings, Fastcompany magazine just posted a great article on award winners for social entrepreneurship businesses. See the "article" link at http://www.fastcompany.com/social/ If we're serious about reducing poverty among our communities, these successful models will prove to inspire and inform. Note... Frank Odasz 2006-01-29T13:07:28-05:00 Learning from the Innovations of Others http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/blog/frank_odasz/archives/001110.html Greetings, Here's a few web sites you might find of interest. The BC RURAL TEAM www.bcruralnetwork.ca represents dozens of organizations advocating for community networking. An extensive report has been posted "BC Rural Network Planning Forum Report." This presents their vision... Resources Frank Odasz 2006-01-04T11:45:59-05:00 CNs as"just-in-time-inquiry-based-learning-mutual-support-knowledge-networks" http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/blog/frank_odasz/archives/001109.html Consider a CN as a "just-in-time-inquiry-based-learning-mutual-support-knowledge-network". Below are ideas related to our listserv discussion on creating a drupal CNs support site and training/mentorship program.... In short, open source gives us the opportunity to create a CN incubator with a peer-driven... Resources Frank Odasz 2006-01-04T11:43:37-05:00 CNs 2.0 - Opportunities for Innovation http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/blog/frank_odasz/archives/001108.html It would seem that online peer-to-peer social networking has already demonstrated the tremendous potential as referenced in this Web 2.0 article, below. The opportunity for you/us as VISTA folk to do something collaboratively online - of significance, could be a ... Resources Frank Odasz 2006-01-04T11:38:52-05:00 CN Training Specifics http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/blog/frank_odasz/archives/000998.html Greetings to VISTAs working with community networking and Internet training projects! As your community networking coordinator I'd like to suggest we all consider sharing our best training solutions. If we all share what we know, we'll all have access to... Frank Odasz 2005-11-12T13:53:27-05:00 Beginning Our Story Together http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/blog/frank_odasz/archives/000871.html It is an honor to be associated with the CTC VISTA 2005-6 volunteers in the above photo. In 1983, I came online with the simple goal of learning how people can most effectively support one another online. While I... Resources Frank Odasz 2005-10-03T14:54:22-05:00 Lone Eagle Consulting Resources http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/blog/frank_odasz/archives/000657.html Lone Eagle Consulting Resources Frank Odasz   CTC VISTA Community Networking and Wireless Blog   Community Wireless and Satellite Internet Resources  Lone Eagle’s Best Community Networking Resources and Articles The Best Lone Eagle Resource Listings Lone Eagle’s Internet Training... Resources Frank Odasz 2005-08-22T18:36:30-05:00