Technology as an Educational Tool
In her Resource classroom at Emerson Elementary in Oakland, Aiste Solly sees numerous students throughout the day who break from their general education classes for specialized support. Each [...]
Young Makers Inspire a New Science Program
by: James Higa, Executive Director PVF was on hand to support the first build-your-own computer Popup Pi Day at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. 30 youth ages 12-15 gathered for a [...]
Where’s James? Learning About How Technological Innovation Is Lifting People in Nairobi
In the slums of Nairobi, people often lose their important documents such as Birth Certificates, National IDs, school certificates and vaccination cards due to fires, theft or misplacement. [...]
On Using Social Media to Communicate Mission – Part 1
By James Higa, PVF Executive Director “How do I use social media?” This just may be the question I am most often asked when visiting with PVF’s nonprofit partners. So I thought I would share [...]
On Using Social Media to Communicate Mission – Part 2
By James Higa, PVF Executive Director Rip up the manual. Continuing on the subject often asked of me by PVF’s nonprofit partners: “How do I use social media?”… Don’t get boxed in by the [...]