Ever since I found the FixMyStreet online reporting tool for England, I have been on the lookout for one to be developed for the U.S. And the other day, I finally found it at SeeClickFix. The site offers users the opportunity to plot their issues using Google Maps. Problems are designated by inputting an address,…
Category: Government in the Metaverse
MuniGovCon09 – A Virtual Conference for Government
Yesterday the MuniGov group held the first virtual conference for government in Second Life. This event was the result of about five months of planning and hours of volunteer work by members of the group. Registrations for the event totaled 166 people representing all levels of government from the U.S., Canada, and other countries along…
Enter the EPA Water Quality Contest
Over the last year, the EPA has successfully embraced the use of social media to help promote environmental stewardship. One of their most recent efforts is the launch of a water quality contest. According to their Web site, they are “looking for educational videos that inspire people to help protect our streams, lakes, wetlands, and…
Government 2.0 Camp – Wikis
Government 2.0 Club – Wikis
Government 2.0 Club – Open Source Software for Gov 2.0
Government 2.0 Camp – Open Source Software for Gov 2.0
Government 2.0 Camp – Geo-Data Catalogue
Government 2.0 Camp – GeoData Catalogue
Government 2.0 Camp – Pillars of Strategy
(Because I could not get an Internet signal during this presentation, I took notes and have posted them below. The post is in the format of a live feed of comments and information rather than a typical blog post.) The Pillars of Strategy to Consider When Implementing Social Media: • Policy • Content • Channel…
Government 2.0 Club Live Blog
Government 2.0 Camp – Citizen Engagement
Live Blogging Government 2.0 Camp
Today and tomorrow I will be attending the Government 2.0 Camp. If possible, I am going to try to live blog as many sessions as I can so check back or grab a feed if you are interested in following along!
Social Media Tools for Construction Geeks
If you have an iphone, download AudioBoo for free – now! – particularly if you work in any construction-related field. This handy tool allows for the ability to combine an IM, a photo, a location map, and a 3-minute audio blurb in one upload. This upload can then be found on the AudioBoo Website for…