Net Literacy’s accomplishments were recognized by the YSA (Youth Service as Power) as one of “the 25 most power and influential” programs in the world because “service is power.” The YSA List recognizes those around the world that have made significant, large-scale change in five categories – Health, Education, Human Service, Human Rights, and the … Read More » “YSA Names Net Literacy to International “Top 25 List””
Net Literacy Lesson Plans – E-mail
April 27, 2012Email Email – it’s convenient, free and easy. Today, it is the most rapidly growing means of communication. This is a basic introduction to email and we use a conversational non-technical style to explain how to use it. We chose Google’s Gmail email as the email to demonstrate for this class since it’s easy to … Read More » “Net Literacy Lesson Plans – E-mail”
Net Literacy Training Manual – Basic Internet Skills
Basic Internet Skills The Internet might seem intimidating at first – a vast global communications network with billions of webpages. But in this lesson, we simplify and explain the basics about the Internet using a conversational non- technical style to make it understandable, useful, and enjoyable. There’s no reason to be left out! What the … Read More » “Net Literacy Training Manual – Basic Internet Skills”
Net Literacy Training Manual – Basic Computer Skills
Basic Computer Skills We use a conversational and non-technical way to introduce the introductory skills that you will need to develop in order to become comfortable with accessing and using computer programs. We will concentrate on the skills that will apply to many commonly used programs. Topics to be covered include: Hardware Basics, Windows Basics, … Read More » “Net Literacy Training Manual – Basic Computer Skills”
Lilly Endowment Funds Net Literacy for a Seventh Year!
April 7, 2012Net Literacy is grateful for Lilly Endowment’s continuing support of our student empowered programs. This summer, funding will be used to support two initiatives. First, we will repurpose more than 1,000 to 1,500 computers that will be donated to the Indiana State Library, schools, families of students on free lunch programs without a computer at … Read More » “Lilly Endowment Funds Net Literacy for a Seventh Year!”
Spring Online: A Great Opportunity to bridge the Digital Divide!
April 5, 2012Social housing providers are being urged to engage in “one of the nation’s biggest digital inclusion campaigns”. The Government-backed Spring Online with Silver Surfers’ Day – delivered by Digital Unite in partnership with UK Online Centres and Race Online 2012 – is one of the biggest campaigns each year to give older people and less … Read More » “Spring Online: A Great Opportunity to bridge the Digital Divide!”
Microsoft’s Digital Literacy Curriculum
March 9, 2012Whether you are new to computing or have some experience, the Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum will help you develop a fundamental understanding of computers. The courses help you learn the essential skills to begin computing with confidence, be more productive at home and at work, stay safe online, use technology to complement your lifestyle, and … Read More » “Microsoft’s Digital Literacy Curriculum”
Australia’s Digital Hubs Directory
March 1, 2012Australia has been a leader in broadband adoption by creating the Department of Broadband, Communications, and the Digital Economy. This government ministry is providing $13.6m USD available in grants to communities to increase broadband adoption and digital inclusion programs. A component of Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN), the Digital Hubs Program is an initiative tied … Read More » “Australia’s Digital Hubs Directory”
Public Policy Framework Helps Provide Direction for Libraries Regarding Digital Inclusion
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the University of Washington Information School, and the International City/County Management Association have developed a comprehensive framework to help libraries identify, evaluate, and improve services regarding digital inclusion and digital literacy. More and more individuals without computer access at home are turning to libraries as a conduit to … Read More » “Public Policy Framework Helps Provide Direction for Libraries Regarding Digital Inclusion”
The Broadband Commission’s Online Sharehouse
February 29, 2012In response to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s directive to encourage the UN to meet the millennium Development Goals, The International Telecommunication Union and UNESCO set up the Broadband Commission for Digital Development. The Commission’s mission is to advocate for the inclusion of broadband on the international policy agendas and is working to increase broadband access … Read More » “The Broadband Commission’s Online Sharehouse”
