JobScout is like many of the start-ups launching on a daily basis in Silicon Valley, except for the fact that many of its users do not even know how to use the Internet yet. A project that has been supported and seed funded by the California State Library, JobScout is a platform that provides an interactive … Read More » “JobScout Teaches Job Skills Using Online Game”
Stanford Social Innovation Review – Will the FCC’s Digital Literacy Corps become a 21st Century Peace Corps? Maybe.
November 30, 2011The Digital Literacy Corps has the potential to significantly impact the digital exclusion environment in the United States, just as the Peace Corps has made lasting change around the world. In this article, Net Literacy recommends four ideas that should be prioritized when rolling out the Digital Literacy Corps. http://www.ssireview.org/opinion/entry/will_the_fccs_digital_literacy_corps_become_a_21st_century_peace_corps
The Huffington Post – National Digital Literacy Corps
Net Literacy and one other organization are credited for submitting the idea to the FCC that was incorporated into the National Broadband Plan recommending the creation of the Digital Literacy Corps. With the announcement of the Connect too Compete initiative in October, the Digital Literacy Corps will soon come into focus. In this article, Net Literacy reiterates some of the … Read More » “The Huffington Post – National Digital Literacy Corps”
Plan to get Every Australian Using Broadband by 2020 Released
November 27, 2011A digital action plan to get every Australian using high-speed broadband by 2020 which involves the co-operation of the not-for-profit, private and government sectors has been proposed in a new report released by Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. The report, entitled A fair go for all in the digital era: Towards … Read More » “Plan to get Every Australian Using Broadband by 2020 Released”
European Network and Information Security Agency Publishes 18 Protective Recommendations Against Key Risks for Cyber Bullying & Online Grooming
November 21, 2011The EU Agency ENISA, the (European Network and Information Security Agency) has launched a new report on cyber bullying and online grooming (preparing sexual abuse); warning that misuse of data (data mining and profiling) harms minors. The report identifies the top emerging risks and makes 18 non-technical recommendations for their mitigation. One key recommendation is … Read More » “European Network and Information Security Agency Publishes 18 Protective Recommendations Against Key Risks for Cyber Bullying & Online Grooming”
Google “Think Voices” – About Net Literacy
November 15, 2011Sometimes – a video says it all. Daniel Kent at Google Zeitgeist talking about the good work done at Net Literacy. Thanks to Google for naming Net Literacy as one of the Top Ten 2011 social enterprises in the Americas!
Roadmap for Digital Inclusion Completed at “Innovation for Digital Inclusion” Conference in Poland
November 14, 2011Adoption of a document relevant for the future of all EU citizens – “Gdansk Roadmap for Digital Inclusion” – concluded the “Innovation for Digital Inclusion” conference in Gdansk, Poland. It’s participants drafted the “Roadmap” in order to indicate to the European Commission the priority actions to be taken in the immediate future. Carrying out of these … Read More » “Roadmap for Digital Inclusion Completed at “Innovation for Digital Inclusion” Conference in Poland”
Freedom Rings Partnership will bring Internet access, training, and technology to low-income residents of Philadelphia
November 7, 2011The Freedom Rings Partnership is a $25 million federally-funded initiative led by the Urban Affairs Coalition and the City of Philadelphia, with Drexel University as a major partner. The Freedom Rings Partnership is made up of grassroots organizations, government, and universities that will bring Internet access, training and technology to residents in low-income communities. This multi-year initiative officially kicked … Read More » “Freedom Rings Partnership will bring Internet access, training, and technology to low-income residents of Philadelphia”
The Best Buy Children’s Foundation and Net Literacy Work Together to Increase Digital Inclusion
November 1, 2011Through a partnership between the Best Buy Children’s Foundation and Net Literacy, more than $30,000 in computers will be donated to community organizations to establish computer labs, impacting up to 1,500 Indianapolis youths. Computers will be refurbished by Net Literacy’s Digital Literacy Corps of student volunteers. Students will learn job skills, life skills, and engage … Read More » “The Best Buy Children’s Foundation and Net Literacy Work Together to Increase Digital Inclusion”
Google Internet Bus Exposes Offline Population in India to Internet
October 31, 2011Google is taking the Internet on the road with its Internet Bus Project in India. The Internet Bus Project is an attempt to educate people about what the Internet is, and how it may be beneficial to their lives, by taking the Internet experience to them through a customized Internet-enabled bus, which will travel to several towns … Read More » “Google Internet Bus Exposes Offline Population in India to Internet”
