The profession lags behind the forefront when it comes to innovation in providing a services and in embracing the latest technology. There is tremendous potential to improve in this area by leveraging readily available tools to get ahead of the curve.
3 Tech Tips you can use for free:
1. Dropbox: This application can be downloaded to your PC, phone, or laptop. When you save a document to a particular folder it is automatically updated on all computers where the software is installed providing you with numerous backup points.
2. Dragon Dictation for Iphone: I am pretty impressed with this app. Download the software, hit record and speak. Words are translated into text fairly accurately and there are options to email or text the file to another computer or phone. Part of this blog entry was done using this app.
3. Google Talk or Instant Messaging: These apps have been around for a while but they can be indispensible for communication with staff and colleagues. If you have a network of colleagues, send a quick question by sending an IM instead of picking up the phone or email.
3 Tech Tips you can use for free:
1. Dropbox: This application can be downloaded to your PC, phone, or laptop. When you save a document to a particular folder it is automatically updated on all computers where the software is installed providing you with numerous backup points.
2. Dragon Dictation for Iphone: I am pretty impressed with this app. Download the software, hit record and speak. Words are translated into text fairly accurately and there are options to email or text the file to another computer or phone. Part of this blog entry was done using this app.
3. Google Talk or Instant Messaging: These apps have been around for a while but they can be indispensible for communication with staff and colleagues. If you have a network of colleagues, send a quick question by sending an IM instead of picking up the phone or email.
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