This document outlines topics and presenters for a technology panel on June 22nd. Julie RuditskyLoffredi from RI will discuss Square for credit card processing, blogging, press releases, and building a Facebook fan base. Sarah Belanger from CT will demonstrate using webinar software for non-webinar communication. Eileen Sarson from NH will present on Dragon Naturally Speaking speech-to-text software and LiveScribe pens, including a possible software demo. Tricia White from MA will overview Google+ capabilities like counseling or meetings using Skype/Google+.

1. NEPD TECH TOOLS PANEL: (Friday, June 22nd 9-11 a.m.)
1. RI - Julie RuditskyLoffredi
CONTACT: julie@publicitycrew.com(860) 334-4774
TOPIC:
- Square (new credit card processing - how it works)
- How blogging really works
- Press Release Example (handout)
- Social Media Strategy (an example of how to build a FB fan base fast)
2. CT - Sarah Belanger
CONTACT:Main: 860-832-0650belangersam@mail.ccsu.edu
TOPIC: Using webinar software for non-webinar uses (example-“Weekly Huddle” –All
advisor communication, CenterIC system, Training new staff, etc.)
3. NH – Eileen Sarson
CONTACT: Eileen.sarson@unh.edu
TOPIC: Dragon Naturally Speaking (speech-to-text software) and the LiveScribe
recording pen.
- Her use of the software and pen – features/benefits
- Possible Live Demo of software
- May show 2 minute video
- All could “try” LiveScribe
4. MA – Tricia White
CONTACT: twhite@msbdc.umass.edu
TOPIC: Skype/Google+ for counseling or team meetings
Overview of Google+ - What it is – and what it can do
Lead into the “hangout”. (benefits/uses)
You Tube video – by Gary Oden- Google+ hangout tutorial
Others to join (Mike Holbrook, and more?)