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An Introduction to Google Voice

By now you’ve probably heard of Google’s entry to the world of phones and phone numbers, Google Voice. The possibilities for using Google Voice are so expansive that it can seem daunting at first glance, so let’s get to the basics. Before anything else, let’s talk basics: what is Google Voice? Google created a great…   Read more

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Introduction to Social Media

Have you ever wondered why none of your students respond to your emails anymore, but they respond to Facebook status updates within minutes? Social Media is the new face of the Internet, and Gen Y students are plugged into social networks 24/7. The Social Media category of Staffhacker aims to help you understand and use…   Read more

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Introduction to Web Services

It seems there’s a new web service with a catchy name (Flickr, Tumblr, Twitter, etc.) coming out every day. The Web Services category of Staffhacker aims to help you understand and process these new services in a way that helps you weed out those you won’t benefit from and not miss those you might love….   Read more

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Introduction to Time & Task Management

In a field where there’s always more to be done than there is time, the ability to manage priorities and tasks is vital. The Time & Task Management category of Staffhacker aims to help you manage your calendar, priorities, and to-do lists online and offline. To get started, check out Remember the Milk and the…   Read more

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Introduction to Physical Organization

The cleanliness and organization of our physical world and workspace is just as important as the organization of our computers and to-do lists. The Physical Organization category of Staffhacker aims to help you manage your desk, bag, wallet, papers, notebooks, and whatever other tools you use for physical organization. To get started, check out Simple…   Read more

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Introduction to Fundraising

It can take a lot of planning and organization to do fund-raising and fund development well. None of the myriad solutions available perfectly fit the bill for anyone, and the proverbial wheel ends up being reinvented often. The Fundraising category of Staffhacker aims to help you manage your fundraising/fund development contacts, donations, next actions, finances,…   Read more

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Introduction to Email/Communications

At one point basic email skills and knowledge of listservs were enough to get by in communicating with students, but things have changed. Now, Facebook, text messaging, work and personal email addresses, Google and Yahoo groups, Twitter accounts, and a dizzyingly large amount of other options can make even basic communication oppressively unapproachable. The Email/Communications category…   Read more

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