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Most recent findings Wave 7 findings - Winter 2023 Waves 1-6 summary report - Spring 2023 Wave 6 findings - Spring 2023 Find out more about the tracker and see results from the previous waves Frequently Asked Questions

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Data ethics, risk, and privacy

On the other hand, if you are trying to spot or interpret a trend, make sure you have enough data to support,a reliable conclusion.The risk of misinterpreting data: Make sure you don’t use data to support misleading,See Ten simple rules for responsible big data research for a useful guide.,an overview of your responsibilities and links to further guidance.For more on data ethics, see this blog,Here are a few key steps to take: Educate and support team members who are working with data on how to

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How to be digital in community learning and development

OPINION 23 November 2014 by YouthLink Scotland

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discusses new guidance to help community and learning development organisations make good and safe use of digital

https://tfn.scot/opinion/digital-technology-principles-for-community-learning-and-development-sector

See what your charity can learn from these digital champions

OPINION 15 August 2016 Guest post

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Rebecca Curtis-Moss, in her role as a digital communications trainer, offers up her favourite examples,of charities doing a good job of using digital technology

https://tfn.scot/opinion/the-charities-doing-great-digital-work-we-could-all-learn-from

Charities must face up to the digital brave new world to survive

OPINION 20 July 2016 Guest post

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Matthew Moorut says understanding online is key to charities' survival

https://tfn.scot/opinion/charities-must-face-up-to-the-digital-brave-new-world-to-survive

Awareness campaign adds to open day success

OPINION 12 September 2019 Guest post

Health & Social Care

Dan Mushens reflects on a busy spell for Penumbra's alcohol related brain damage (ARBD) services

https://tfn.scot/opinion/awareness-campaign-adds-to-open-day-success

Ten ways to make your charity stand out

LIST 4 March 2020 by Robert Armour

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With annual events like Sports and Comic Relief and the Poppy Appeal, it can be hard to make your charity stand out. Here's ten top ways to stay relevant

https://tfn.scot/lists/ten-ways-to-make-your-charity-stand-out

Is digital a human right?

FEATURE 26 August 2015 by Robert Armour

Culture & Leisure

If you’re reading this chances are you’re online. But did you know five billion others aren’t? Robert Armour investigates our right to get online

https://tfn.scot/features/is-digital-a-human-right

Technology – are charities above the law?

OPINION 26 August 2015 Guest post

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Val Surgenor, partner at MacRoberts LLP, discusses some of the golden rules charities should follow to stay on the right side of the law

https://tfn.scot/opinion/technology-are-charities-above-the-law

Black History Month and beyond

FEATURE 1 November 2020 by Kirsty McNeill

Black History Month 2020 has ended, but as we leave October behind, there is a need to keep up the same levels of energy for learning, discussion and reflection

https://tfn.scot/features/black-history-month-and-beyond-2

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