eRiders.net http://eriders.net/drupal/ News us eriders.net OpenOffice.org User Guide OpenOffice.org toolkit encompasses toolkits for the most popular applications of the office package - Writer, Calc, Impress и Base. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=579&lg=en 2007-06-01 10:00:00 eRider and NTAP Evaluation Examples index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=493&lg=en 2006-12-20 10:00:00 MobileActive Strategy Guide #1 - mobiles in electoral, voter registration, and election monitoring campaigns MobileActive, NTEN, and Green Media Toolsherd are pleased to announce the release of the first MobileActive Strategy Guide, focused on the potential of mobile phones in electoral and voter registration campaigns. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=577&lg=en 2006-10-18 10:00:00 Results of Ubuntu Linux desktop tests by non profits in the UK As part of the East of England Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) project, funded by the UK government's ChangeUp programme, 10 desktop computers using Ubuntu Linux were distributed to non profit organisations in the East of England Region for testing and evaluation. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=576&lg=en 2006-10-18 10:00:00 From Improving IT Infrastructures to Achieving Social Good Updated (September 2006) article from Amy Luckey on Evaluating Outcomes of Nonprofit Technology Assistance Providers (NTAPs) index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=575&lg=en 2006-10-18 10:00:00 Charging for ICT Support Great article by Paul Ticher in the UK on charging a fee for ICT support. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=574&lg=en 2006-10-18 10:00:00 eRiders Starter Kit v. 1.0 localized on Macedonian This is the eRiders Starter Kit v. 1.0 localized in Macedonian, used for Training eRiders in Macedonia. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=571&lg=en 2006-09-11 10:00:00 Country Specific eRiding Resources In this section you will find localized resources and materials. If you do not see your country listed here then please add a new category for your country if you would like to add new resources. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=570&lg=en 2006-09-11 10:00:00 Resources in Macedonian In this section you can find eRiding resources from Macedonia index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=569&lg=en 2006-09-11 10:00:00 Global Knowledge Partnership - 2007 Calendar of Events Check out the newest calendar of events from GKP index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=568&lg=en 2006-09-07 10:00:00 eRiding with Open Forum in Cambodia Trish Perkins spent April 2006 working at Open Forum in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This is the story of her work with Open Forum and their website. But as with all eRiding stories it is much more about the relationships then the technology. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=567&lg=en 2006-09-05 10:00:00 Session ID index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=566&lg=en 2006-09-05 10:00:00 United Kingdom Circuit Rider Map and Discussion List Want to find a Rider in the UK? Check out their Frappr map or join their discussion list. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=565&lg=en 2006-09-05 10:00:00 Suggested changes/fixes A list of suggestions/ideas from Trish Perkins, an eRider in India, who evaluated the site. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=562&lg=en 2006-07-27 10:00:00 Social bookmarking index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=561&lg=en 2006-07-21 10:00:00 Can't access rss feeds Can't access rss feeds on the site - I'm using both blog bridge and my own drupal website (see http://www.fabrider.net/aggregator/sources - eriders.net link at the bottom of the page). Using this link: http://www.eriders.net/drupal/index.php?module=articles&show=rss as a feed index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=560&lg=en 2006-07-14 10:00:00 Capacity Map - can't jump to related content On the capacity map, when you click "for more info" it takes you to a frappr user info screen rather than a page on eRiders,net that takes you to content related to that user. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=559&lg=en 2006-07-14 10:00:00 Log In Bug When you enter a bad user name or password into the log in you just get a message saying: Error
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and a button that says continue. Not very user friendly.
index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=558&lg=en 2006-07-14 10:00:00 The Advocacy Project Partner Assessment This assessment was developed for summer interns to administer with AP partners during the summer of 2006. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=557&lg=en 2006-07-12 10:00:00 Azeri eRiding Project Report - 2005 This report was written by the project manager of the Azeri eRiding project. Contains description of recruiting, assessment and implementation of the project including all the services they offered to clients. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=556&lg=en 2006-07-12 10:00:00 LASA Healthcheck assessment forms LASA, a pioneer in eRiding in the UK, has developed a comprehensive set of assessment tools for their 2006 eRiding project in London. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=555&lg=en 2006-07-12 10:00:00 Wizards of OS 4 Conference 14-16 september 2006 index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=554&lg=en 2006-06-21 10:00:00 Example of Incubation Stakeholders and Relationships A diagram which shows an example incubation scenario, and the interactions between stakeholders and benificiaries. It is also a good visual guide for incubation and eRiding relationship concepts. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=553&lg=en 2006-06-15 10:00:00 Incubation Example Project in Mozambique An example proposal and budget for a 2-year eRiding project in southern Mozambique. This project is a good example of a incubation effort, such the Ungana-Afrika (an experienced eRiding organstaion) helps to incubate a new eRider project in Mozambique with a local partner. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=552&lg=en 2006-06-15 10:00:00 Who are eRiders, and How do you Find One Presentations from the Ungana-Afrika "Incubation of ICT Capacity-Building Programs" workshops in Southern Africa. These presentations explore who eRiders are, the general eRider community, and some specifics about what to look for and consider when hiring an eRider. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=551&lg=en 2006-06-15 10:00:00 Budget Considerations and Concepts A slide presentation that covers the process and important considerations when making an eRider budget. This is from materials used in Ungana-Afrika's "Incubation of ICT Capacity-Building Programs" workshop series in Southern Africa index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=550&lg=en 2006-06-15 10:00:00 Calendar index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=548&lg=en 2006-05-26 10:00:00 profile error index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=547&lg=en 2006-05-22 10:00:00 Mozambique Health Network Project Example An example proposal and budget for a 2-year eRiding project in southern Mozambique. Includes a full 2-year proposal and budget, along with an separate high-level network assessment (assessment plan, report and related materials). index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=545&lg=en 2006-05-18 10:00:00 Mozambique Health Network Project Example An example proposal and budget for a 2-year eRiding project in southern Mozambique. Includes a full 2-year proposal and budget, along with an separate high-level network assessment (assessment plan, report and related materials). index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=544&lg=en 2006-05-18 10:00:00 Mozambique Health Network Project Example An example proposal and budget for a 2-year eRiding project in southern Mozambique index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=543&lg=en 2006-05-17 10:00:00 Mozambique Health Network Project Example An example proposal and budget for a 2-year eRiding project in southern Mozambique index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=542&lg=en 2006-05-17 10:00:00 West Africa eRider Training - Proposal, Schedule and Report Examples An example training proposal, schedule and report from a 7-day programme in West Africa. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=539&lg=en 2006-05-17 10:00:00 West African eRider Training - Example Training Surveys Example pre and post training surveys from a 7-day programme in West Africa. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=540&lg=en 2006-05-15 10:00:00 UCAN Agenda UCAN Training Schedule index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=541&lg=en 2006-05-14 10:00:00 Developing Audience-Centred Online Communities A look at the high-level concept and construction of online communities, as well as relevant tools and techniques that bring them together. eRiders, eRider networks and organisational clients often benefit greatly from virtual collaboration, advocacy and campaigning that is made possible by online networking, so this can be a very valuable introduction to the topic. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=537&lg=en 2006-05-12 10:00:00 CC Licenses Added Creative Commons Licenses in Add Article form. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=536&lg=en 2006-05-11 10:00:00 Developing an Information and Media Strategy This unit explores the technique of communicating an external message to the public or media. Several important communication tips and are presented which can be useful for any kind of message development and communication, not only media appearances or campaigns. This can be a very useful training topic as eRiders often find themselves summarizing complex ideas (including their own job). index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=535&lg=en 2006-05-10 10:00:00 LASA Budget index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=534&lg=en 2006-05-10 10:00:00 Computer Assessments eRiders perform a variety of assessments of their clients. A PC assessment helps the eRider and client to understand their hardware and software capacities and needs. Often this assessment helps to form one component of an eRider work plan. eRiders help organizations make the most of their existing technology and plan for the purchase or fundraising for additional hardware and software. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=533&lg=en 2006-05-10 10:00:00 eRider Contracts index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=532&lg=en 2006-05-10 10:00:00 Job Descriptions Developing a job description for the eRiders in your project is essential. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=531&lg=en 2006-05-10 10:00:00 Support Contracts Getting your client to agree, in writing, what type of work and support you will provide them as their eRider is crucial. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=530&lg=en 2006-05-10 10:00:00 Forms index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=529&lg=en 2006-05-08 10:00:00 Budgets index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=528&lg=en 2006-05-08 10:00:00 Reports index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=527&lg=en 2006-05-08 10:00:00 Proposals index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=526&lg=en 2006-05-08 10:00:00 eRiding Principles Just what makes an eRider unique? This question has many different answers. We are trying to provide some possible answers by developing a set of shared principles. Weigh in with your thoughts. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=525&lg=en 2006-05-08 10:00:00 Effective Training Introductions An introduction to training concepts and methods for adult learners. As eRiders play many trainer roles when working with clients, it is important that they have a good working knowledge of different training methods. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=520&lg=en 2006-05-05 10:00:00 T's to do list index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=518&lg=en 2006-05-04 10:00:00 Discussion list index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=517&lg=en 2006-05-04 10:00:00 The Keys to Connectivity Getting connected externally (to the internet) is often a concept may client organisations struggle with. This session provides an overview of important concepts and terminology eRiders must be familiar with when helping their clients understand and make informed connectivity decisions. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=516&lg=en 2006-05-04 10:00:00 The Languages Methods and Dynamics of Internet This session expands several general networking concepts to the large-scale perspective of the global internet. It is a technical overview which may be beyond the scope of the average computer user, but is important knowledge for most eRiders. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=515&lg=en 2006-05-04 10:00:00 The Anatomy of a Computer This unit takes a look at the often over-intimidating anatomy of the common computer. eRiders often find themselves explaining the inner workings of computers to their clients in simplified terms, so this unit helps equip them with the tools, visual examples and terminology to do so. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=514&lg=en 2006-05-04 10:00:00 Protecting Yourself and Your Computer Confidence in data protection and backups is a very common need of eRider clients. This unit looks at viruses, network security, spam and several other important aspects of data protection. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=513&lg=en 2006-05-04 10:00:00 Introduction to Networks Networking, in one way or another, is a common service eRiders are involved with. This session provides an introduction to networking concepts and terminology, as well as different types of networking applications that eRiders may encounter with clients. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=512&lg=en 2006-05-04 10:00:00 Beyond eMail A look at communication tools above and beyond eMail. These tools and techniques can be very useful for any eRider project that depends on virtual collaboration, communication and resource sharing. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=511&lg=en 2006-05-04 10:00:00 Effective iRider/eRider Consulting This unit is a comprehensive 2-day training program that has been designed specifically for new iRiders/eRiders. This program covers important structural concepts of iRidng/eRiding, important realities of the nonprofit work environment, and the structure of the INC nonprofit consulting model. In this regard it is a complete training program for introducing new consultancy skills that are specifically tailored to the nonprofit world. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=507&lg=en 2006-05-04 10:00:00 Effective Training Applications This session will take an interactive look at different training topics and how they can be broken down into specific training objectives and activities. Participants will have a chance to design a small training activity and share it with the group. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=521&lg=en 2006-05-03 10:00:00 Websites Unmasked A broad introduction to several planning and technical considerations when working with websites. This includes brief topics of planning, development, maintenance and promotion. index.php?module=articles&show=article&show_id=519&lg=en 2006-05-03 10:00:00