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June 12, 2013 By Kristy Fifelski
I recorded a podcast about public safety and social media with Mark "Fletch" Fletcher, host of the popular E911 podcast on the Avaya Podcast Network. Fletch says our podcast is already one of the most popular downloads for the year, and it was just published Monday!
We also did a quick iPhone video for GovGirl on how to make a podcast. Fletch is a fan of GovGirl outtakes, so he did something different and put a few of ours at the end of our podcast. Fletch notes that a podcast is simply an MP3 file hosted somewhere (he uses Cachefly) and made available to download or stream on a website. Take a look at his gear in the video.
Fletch advises that the most important part of a podcast and keeping an audience is having regular content. For him, this means recording a show every week. Does your agency do podcasts? What equipment do you use and has it been successful? Post a comment on my blog and share your experience!
June 10, 2013 By Kristy Fifelski
Wouldn’t it be cool to be remembered for doing great things? The Center for Digital Government just published a paper called The Legacy Play -- it's essentially a how-to guide for crafting your own legacy in the public sector.
The paper explores the role that the past, present and future play in building a great legacy. What I like about this paper is the interviews with top government IT leaders who tell you how they’ve done it. If you’ve done it right, the projects, systems -- even culture you’ve helped create – will benefit your government and citizens for a long time to come.
Download a free copy of The Legacy Play and post a comment on my blog at GovGirl.com to let me know your thoughts about forging a legacy.
June 5, 2013 By Kristy Fifelski
Many public libraries have struggled to stay modern and relevant in today's world, so this GovGirl video is a tribute to those who have done so!
Have you actually tried downloading a digital book? Get 'em now from your library and download them to your Kindle or iPad. Many librarians are reinventing their catalog in a digital way - on Pinterest. Follow your public library on Pinterest and find even more cute puppies to make you smile.
Some libraries have realized the allure of sipping a hot cup of coffee while reading an interesting book. Here are a few library/café combo examples:
Lexington Public Library
Leesburg Public Library
Elmhurst Public Library
Seattle Public Library
Going a bit old school here, but libraries are still letting patrons check out artwork. This means you can redecorate your home or office every month if you want to, with some famous prints.
What other ways can you use your public libraries nowadays? The best conversation happens on my blog, so leave a comment!
May 22, 2013 By Kristy Fifelski
A new study on teenager use of social media suggests they’re not too concerned about who sees what they’re posting. In this report, the Pew Research Center notes that most teenagers feel comfortable adjusting privacy settings, but many of them still have completely public Facebook pages.
I wasn’t surprised that 91 percent of American teenagers post a photo of themselves on social networks, but a whopping 53 percent of them post their email address. Most concerning – 20 percent of teenagers post their cell phone number on their most frequent social network! That’s something I don’t even do.
These are important privacy issues for parents – but also for teachers and law enforcement agencies. What are your kids doing online?
May 15, 2013 By Kristy Fifelski
News footage and other videos that have been songified are virally popular online. The technique is also called auto-tune, where voice pitch is adjusted to make a metallic-like sound that seems complements fun beats.
Just how hard is it to do? Can we do more of this in government to get our videos watched? The Gregory Brothers' version of President Obama's state of the union address was a hit.
I downloaded two iOS apps, Songify and I Am T-Pain to see what it's all about. Turns out that songifying audio is harder than it looks! Delve into combining video in addition to audio is surely even more complex. Do you know of anyone who has done this well in government? Do you think we can get away with it and not look like we're just wasting time? Let me know in the comments!
Kristy is known as "GovGirl" in the government technology industry. She is a former city government web manager who has a passion for social media, technology and the lighter side of government life.
Catch weekly GovGirl videos here on GovTech and follow hashtag #GovGirl on Twitter for more conversation.
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