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Better Communication Through the Right Technology

Better Communication Through the Right Technology. Jan Goldstein. Michelle Simpson. What is Dropbox?. Dropbox shared folders let you collaborate on a set of files. When someone joins a shared folder, the folder appears inside their Dropbox, and syncs to their computers automatically. .

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Better Communication Through the Right Technology

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  1. Better Communication Through the Right Technology Jan Goldstein Michelle Simpson

  2. What is Dropbox? • Dropbox shared folders let you collaborate on a set of files. • When someone joins a shared folder, the folder appears inside their Dropbox, and syncs to their computers automatically.

  3. Dropbox • Dropbox has space to save files and pictures • Owner - The person who saves the file in Dropbox • The Owner can keep the file private but read the file on any computer, tablet or smart phone • The Owner can share the file with specific people and they can read the file anywhere

  4. Advantages • There is only one file • Therefore it is always the most recent or accurate file • The file can only be seen by people the owner wants to share with • The owner can share different files with different groups or people • The file can be accessed anywhere

  5. Access • Dropbox.com • Save on Dropbox like on your computer. • Save individual files, photos or folders • Upload anything saved on any computer • Access from anything that can get the internet: computer, tablet, phone, etc.

  6. Why Use Dropbox for WRJ? • Anything you want members to be able to look at any time • Agendas, minutes, balance sheets, other paperwork • Historical documents • Logos, pictures • Menus (Seder example)

  7. Why NOT use Dropbox ? • Limited space • People not comfortable with computers • Documents that should not be seen by the whole group • Keep a separate folder with different access

  8. Overview of Social Media • Almost everyone is using some form of social media. So should our Sisterhoods. • Stay connected • Build community • Encourage and Promote

  9. Continue • LinkedIn – My skills include donut eating • Pinterest– Here’s a donut recipe • Lastfm – Now listening to “donuts” • Google+ - I’m a google employee who eats donuts • Klout – I am so influential when it comes to donuts

  10. Types of Social Media • Twitter – I’m eating a donut • Facebook – I like donuts • Foursquare – This is where I eat donuts • Instagram – Here’s a vintage photo of my donut • YouTube – Hear and watch me eating my donut

  11. Google Hangouts Michelle Simpson

  12. What is Hangouts • Free • Communication means • Links Computers, Androids and Apple products • Allows text, audio and video sharing • Up to 10 connections in one session - Hangout

  13. Why use Hangouts • Committee meetings • Planning meetings • Engaging someone who cannot travel to you • Unforeseen – weather • Quick check point • Share an idea or preview something

  14. What Do You Need • Computer/tablet • Webcam • Microphone • Free Gmail+ account • Smartphone • Free App (Apple or Android)

  15. How to Hangout Great site for step by step instructions and features • Create a Hangout • Chat – share pictures • Host a “Party” – get together/meeting • Broadcast “Party” – share • Hangouts on the Go – mobile apps http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Google%2B-Hangouts

  16. How to get to Hangouts • Computer/tablet

  17. SignUp Genius Michelle Simpson

  18. What is SignUp Genius • Free • Saves Time for Group Organizers! • EASY: Set it up and let your members sign up at their convenience • FLEXIBLE: Sign up creators can also sign people up themselves • EFFICIENT: Store an address book of your group for future sign ups • POWERFUL: Export your sign up data to a spreadsheet for use offline • SMART: Automated email reminders make sure no one forgets • HELPFUL: Send emails to those who signed up or those who didn't

  19. What is SignUp Genius • Saves Time for Group Organizers! • SIMPLE: See who has signed up so far and what's available • CONVENIENT: Sign up 24-7 at your convenience from home • INTEGRATED: Add responsibilities to your computer calendar or phone • FLEXIBLE: Add/edit/swap your responsibility easily if plans change • SMART: Get email or text reminders or view your personal calendar • SOCIAL: Easily share your involvement on Facebook or Pinterest

  20. When to use SignUp Genius • Meetings/Dinners/Go See It • Fundraiser • Wish list • Service Project/Event

  21. What Do you Need • Computer/tablet • Smartphone • Free App (Apple or Android)

  22. How to use SignUp Genius • Build a custom sign up (5-20 min) • Invite your group • People sign up online • Reminder emails sent http://www.signupgenius.com/videos

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