http://confabb.com/conferences/index Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:52:59 GMT Attendee Reviews of MobileActive08 http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews nice session put together in the open space. thanks Trina Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:52:59 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#427 Mr. Thomas Mueller http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews The session was useful for getting an overview of the mobile application platform arena - what's available, relative strengths and weaknesses as well as developer feedback. Gary Marsden's extensive experience was an invaluable resource and attendees' experiences gave all a great insight into the field. Glad I attended. Thanks to all! Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:01:36 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#425 Werner van Staden http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews Very good session that focused on the users' need and not on assumptions Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:02:30 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#424 Christelle Scharff http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews Contents of this discussion have probably been mostly subsumed by the open mobile consortium, bringing together various providers and systems for SMS and other messaging delivery. Discussion covered mostly the need for a platform that is delivery method agnostic, and modular. SMS delivery is expensive, but everyone has it; alternatives such as MXit, other instant messengers, email, etc. are cheap but not universal. Message recipients should be able to subscribe to systems and receive messages over multiple channels. Some discussion too about handset applications that provide very simple messaging, to replace SMS with a cheaper alternative. Such applications do exist, so it's often a question of sharing resources and knowledge. MobileActive wiki and open mobile consortium will be excellent venues for sharing information, technology and experiences of message sending. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:40:57 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#423 Paul Cook http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews After having whinged, found career opportunities, written editorial and comment pieces and issued press releases through sangonet.org.za I approached the launch of the new portal with trepidation.,..........for someone that usually has a lot to say on a lot of issues I have only one thing to say about the new portal and that is AWESOME WORK GUYS! Its moments like tonight that make me understand why I have remained in this sector for the last decade. Sangonets proffesionalism and ability to understand the needs of often tech challenged NGO's is nothing short of an incentive to go on doing the work we do best,,,,that of bringing about social change. Thank you to all of the team.! THIS SESSION ONLY GOT FOUR STARS AND NOT FIVE THANKS TO THE ROWDY BUNCH AT THE BACK OF THE LAUNCH WHO SHOWED TOTAL DISRESPECT FOR THE HOSTS. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:16:36 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#421 Mr Tian Johnson http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews One of the few orgs that use mobitech in a way that my org can apply on a realistic basis....so great partnerships created Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:28:43 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#420 Mr Tian Johnson http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews This session rocked my world. Both theoretical and practical frameworks for bringing projects to scale. Best quote: technology is only 15%. Most interesting question: How can we create a mobile hub for sharing apps? Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:54:51 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#419 Deb Levine http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews Really intersting to see how different people are using different technologies, keeping in mind the various technological and rgulatory impediments. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:53:32 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#418 Ahmer Siddiqui http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews Very useful presentation, and what looks like a fantastic project. Key to me is how careful the developers have been to study what community healthcare workers are currently doing. The mobile technology is being used to streamline the existing paper solutions, instead of requiring the workers to change their behaviour. I think this is really key for successful uptake. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:57:55 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#416 Paul Cook http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews I came away from Nadal's presentation feeling both inspired and reassured. I had just been to two mini-talks and felt that they were far too superficial. I think it's important that we get to hear and learn from activists who are experienced and prepared enough to share in-depth case studies of their work. Nadal did exactly this and I'm sure that his presentation has helped activists understand the full sweep of a campaign - wherein aspects such as membership building and marketing are integrated in the use of mobile activism. --Bev Clark Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:26:54 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#415 Brenda Burrell http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews Toni was a great facilitor for what turned out to be a lively discussion. The main barrier we encountered was that we all had different ideas of what the 'mobile web' is. Some participants felt strongly that NGOs and governments need to develop sites and applications appropriate for cellphone browsing, others felt that there was more future in text (sms)-based campaigns. On the whole, there is a positive view of the potential of mobiles to convey information and useful tools to bottom-of-pyramid groups in developing countries. A really interesting session. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:11:58 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#414 Samantha Schwarer http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews This was one of the most practical session as it complemented the info gathered from the previous session and added a "final layer" to security of the initial application options. One of the few sessions that addressed the gender dynamics of mobile technology use in social change. Great Session! Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:18:33 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#417 Mr Tian Johnson http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews Very informed, passionate presenters. Practical, useful information. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:53:29 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#413 Ian Macdonald http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews Two things............ Session seating would be great if it was horse...maybe next time :-) Matthew rocks! Thanks for the Confabb help!!!!!!!! Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:15:49 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#411 Mr Tian Johnson http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews This presentation demonstrated to us how we can enhance the integrity of the data obtained from our fieled workers and therefore make the valuable raw data that many NGO's DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH (STATS, CASE STUDIES ETC) become more realistic and influence decision making and advocacy planning. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:09:30 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#409 Mr Tian Johnson http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews The struggle to increase uptake of and adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment is key and this presenation just brought it home that providing support to PLWHA is within reach. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:06:02 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#408 Mr Tian Johnson http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews Great session, good case studies. The question though would be how we educate our communities on what is news - local (gossip , villiage events etc), news - national - police brutality, natural disasters , political violence etc) Then HOW is that news marketed? Introduced to Brite Kite!, have tried and logged on...gr8. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:35:01 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#412 Mr Tian Johnson http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews This service is like so many great ideas,,,,simple! The fact that the service "piggy backs" on an existing service is GOLD! An opportunity really worth following up on........ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:13:26 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#410 Mr Tian Johnson http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews This was a great review of the product. However the cost factor will remain an issue in SA. Perhaps it has potential of merging platforms with Mxit to address this? Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:02:13 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#407 Mr Tian Johnson http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews Come see samples of 5-6 SMS text messaging programs designed and maintained by ISIS in the U.S. (HPV vaccine, Teen health, chlamydia screening, HIV prevention, dating violence prevention). Discussions will be around feasibility of applying best practices learned in the U.S. through these programs to Latin American countries. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:54:37 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#406 Deb Levine http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews This session will highlight 5-6 SMS text messaging programs designed and maintained by ISIS. (HPV vaccine, Teen health, chlamydia screening, HIV prevention, dating violence prevention). Discussions will be around feasibility of applying best practices learned in the U.S. through these programs to Latin American countries. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:52:04 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#405 Deb Levine http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews Well i'm the speaker, but i think it will go wonderfully. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:27:14 GMT http://confabb.com/conferences/77786-mobileactive08/reviews#404 evan henshaw-plath