“10 Tactics” you can use

Written by Mary Joyce on January 4, 2010 – 8:38 pm -

Tactical Technology Collective is the premiere international training organization for rights activists interested in using information and digital technology to create positive change.   They have recently released a film that beautifully presents 10 key tactics in info-activism.  The tactics are:

  1. Mobilise People
  2. Witness and Record
  3. Visualise Your Message
  4. Amplify Personal Stories
  5. Just Add Humour
  6. Investigate and Expose
  7. How to Use Complex Data
  8. Use Collective Intelligence
  9. Let People Ask the Questions
  10. Manage Your Contacts

The film has a dedicated site, http://www.informationactivism.org, where you can check out a local screening (or host your own), and help Tactical Tech promote the film.  It’s just what activists need: clear, timely, and concise information that can be easily put into action.


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Info-Activism and Digital Activism: What’s the Difference?

Written by Mary Joyce on August 10, 2009 – 1:41 pm -

The recent online dialogue hosted by New Tactics in Human Rights and Tactical Technology Collective got me thinking about the terminology we use to refer to new technologies in activism.   While DigiActive uses the term “digital activism” and Tactical Tech uses “info-activism,” we are both talking about the same phenomena much of the time.  This short presentation describes how I see the difference between these two terms… and the connection.  Digital activism is a category within info-activism.  While all digital activism involves the transfer of information, not all info-activism is digital.

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Guide: Quick ‘n Easy Guide to Online Advocacy

Written by Kate Brodock on February 9, 2009 – 8:56 pm -

Title: Quick ‘n Easy Guide to Online Advocacy

Author: Tactical Technology Collective

Published By: Collective Commons (2009)

What is it?: This guide offers ways to use social networking and web 2.0 tools to improve advocacy campaigns.  It aims to expose advocates to online services that are quick to use and easy to understand.

The guide provides descriptions of online services including social networking sites, image and video hosting services, and services that enhance an organizations web presence. The guide also offers advice on where and when to use these services.

Case studies, security concerns as well as the advantages and disadvantages of various web services are discussed, with the aim of improving advocates ability to conduct online advocacy campaigns.

It covers four main areas of internet services that may prove helpful:

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