Dr. Tony Bennett, Indiana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction has joined Net Literacy’s Honorary Board. The Net Literacy Honorary Board, Chaired by Senator Richard Lugar, includes Indiana’s leadership ranging from Lt. Governor Skillman to Congressman Carson and from Indianapolis Mayor Ballard to Fort Wayne Mayor Henery. The Indiana General Assembly has passed several resolutions in support … Read More » “Indiana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Joins the Net Literacy Honorary Board”
Senator Lugar and Congressman Carson Endorse Net Literacy’s Nomination for the “National Arts and Humanities Youth Award” by the Indiana Humanities Council
February 28, 2011Sometimes, two letters are worth 1000 words. We are grateful for Senator Lugar and Congressman Carson’s support and advocacy of the impact youth are making to increase digital inclusion! We are grateful that the Indiana Humanities Council nominated Net Literacy for this prestigious event awarded at the White House, and that Dr. Greenwood seconded the … Read More » “Senator Lugar and Congressman Carson Endorse Net Literacy’s Nomination for the “National Arts and Humanities Youth Award” by the Indiana Humanities Council”
Wall Street Journal Cites Net Literacy’s Senior Connects Program
Teens Take Elders to Tech Boot Camp JANUARY 12, 2011 Al Kouba, who lives in Bend, Ore., was told by his son in California that his family’s Christmas letter would only be posted on Facebook—not mailed. That’s when the retired systems engineer knew it was time to play catch up: “If you’re going to communicate … Read More » “Wall Street Journal Cites Net Literacy’s Senior Connects Program”
Harrison College Award Net Literacy Volunteers $3,000 Scholarships
February 24, 2011. Net Literacy increases its student volunteers’ life skills, job skills, and provides an opportunity for service to the community in a project based learning program. Harrison College, Net Literacy’s newest partner, is encouraging student success and students to progress their education by granting all Net Literacy volunteers that receive the recommendation from the faculty … Read More » “Harrison College Award Net Literacy Volunteers $3,000 Scholarships”
Net Literacy Selected to Serve on the Institute of Museum and Library Serices Digital Inclusion Network
February 23, 2011Net Literacy has been selected to serve as a member of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Digital Inclusion Network to review the Framework for Digitally Inclusive Communities. The National Broadband Plan (http://www.broadband.gov/plan/) calls on IMLS to “develop guidelines for public access technology” in order to increase the capacity of public libraries and … Read More » “Net Literacy Selected to Serve on the Institute of Museum and Library Serices Digital Inclusion Network”
Governor Daniels Declares March 1st “Net Literacy & Digital Literacy Day for the State of Indiana”
Sometimes, a proclamation is worth 1000 words….
Net Literacy to Showcase Successes in a Washington DC Broadband Adoption Summit Held by the US Internet Industry Association and Broadband for America
February 19, 2011Net Literacy has been invited to showcase its successes of increasing computer access to over 150,000 individuals at a broadband adoption conference held by the US Internet Industry Association and Broadband for America on June 22nd at the Park Hyatt Washington in Washington DC. More about the conference is available at the USIIA website. In … Read More » “Net Literacy to Showcase Successes in a Washington DC Broadband Adoption Summit Held by the US Internet Industry Association and Broadband for America”
Bright House Networks Supports Net Literacy for an Eighth Year
February 5, 2011Net Literacy is grateful that Bright House Networks took a chance on a group of middle school students that in 2004, wanted to reduce the digital divide and increase Internet safety awareness. Since then, Bright House Networks and Net Literacy have partnered together, donating more than 5,000 computers to schools and nonprofits. Bright House Networks … Read More » “Bright House Networks Supports Net Literacy for an Eighth Year”
Net Literacy Increases Digital Inclusion Thanks to Intel, Bright House Networks, and The Techpoint Foundation
January 15, 2011With the support of Bright House Networks, Intel, and the Techpoint Foundation, Net Literacy continues to expand its partnership with the Indiana Association of United Ways. In 2010, Net Literacy provided 4,000 computers to 17 counties in Indiana, and has provided over 12,000 computers to schools, libraries, and other nonprofits during the last three years … Read More » “Net Literacy Increases Digital Inclusion Thanks to Intel, Bright House Networks, and The Techpoint Foundation”
Net Literacy Presents at the North Dakota Association of Telecommunication Cooperatives’ 2010 Annual Meeting
December 18, 2010Net Literacy was invited to address 150 members of the North Dakota Association of Telecommunication Cooperatives’ annual meeting in December, 2010. The NDATC serves 158,000 customers and supports digital inclusion and digital literacy as a matter of good public policy, keeping rural America vital, and enriching the lives of thousands of North Dakota residents. Net … Read More » “Net Literacy Presents at the North Dakota Association of Telecommunication Cooperatives’ 2010 Annual Meeting”
