March 1, 2021. The World Summit on the Information Society, an organization comprised of UN agencies, nominated both the Community Connects and Safe Connects programs for recognition because of “leverag(ing) the power of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to advance sustainable development”, out of more than 1000 programs. WSIS stakeholders will select the winners through … Read More » “The United Nations’ WSIS Nominates Two Net Literacy Initiatives for Best Programs Advancing Sustainability Awards”
What To Do If Your Family Or Friend Shares Misinformation On Facebook
September 23, 2020The Huffington Post’s Brittany Wong contacted Net Literacy as a source for writing this article, which is best viewed at https://www.huffpost.com/entry/family-friend-misinformation-facebook_l_5f6909f1c5b6f7e41b005c3a Alternatively, if you’re having difficulty accessing this article, you can read it below. What To Do If Your Family Or Friend Shares Misinformation On Facebook Should you call out a friend who shares … Read More » “What To Do If Your Family Or Friend Shares Misinformation On Facebook”
Partners Bridging the Digital Divide Highlights Net Literacy Success Examples
November 6, 2019It’s best read by clicking on this link so that you can read the whole story on the Partners Bridging the Digital Divide’s website – https://pbdd.org/experience-paper-sharing-success-stories/ By Barry Glicklich, Katherine Lato and Maryanna Milton September 10, 2019 But if you want to read only about Net Literacy, the information is below: Learning from each … Read More » “Partners Bridging the Digital Divide Highlights Net Literacy Success Examples”
“What To Do If The Older People In Your Life Are Sharing False Or Extreme Content”
July 24, 2019Recently, there’s been a lot in the news about “fake news” and sometimes, even parents and grandparents are sometimes inadvertently sharing what actually is false or extreme content online. What can teens do about it? Net Literacy worked with BuzzFeed News Reporter Craig Silverman as he wrote this article for for Protect Your Parents From … Read More » ““What To Do If The Older People In Your Life Are Sharing False Or Extreme Content””
NCAA Donates Used Laptops to Net Literacy
July 14, 2017The NCAA recently donated more than 100 used Dell Latitude E6000 laptops to digital inclusion nonprofit Net Literacy. The Dell laptops were previously used by staff before the current laptops were provided in spring 2016 as part of the national office technology refresh. It was the single largest donation of laptops for the program. “As … Read More » “NCAA Donates Used Laptops to Net Literacy”
Expanding Computer Access for Indiana Libraries
March 22, 2017March 17, 2017 Click directly on the aritcle: http://blog.library.in.gov/expanding-computer-access-for-indiana-libraries/ Expanding computer access for Indiana libraries Posted on March 16, 2017 Since 2011, the Indiana State Library (ISL) has partnered with Net Literacy to offer free, rebuilt computers to libraries in Indiana. Net Literacy is an Indiana-based organization first founded in 2003 by a central Indiana … Read More » “Expanding Computer Access for Indiana Libraries”
Long Island Business Institute Log: Enhancing Your Online Reputation (with Net Literacy)
December 6, 2016
Spring Valley Herald: Net Literacy donates computers
June 20, 2016Spring Valley Herld – Net Literacy donates computers
WISH TV story on Net Literacy Computer Repurposing Initiative at Carmel High School
June 10, 2016Please click on the link to watch the video: http://wishtv.com/2016/05/20/carmel-high-school-group-fix-computers-give-them-to-students-in-need/ CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — A group of Carmel High School students is aiming to make sure all students have a computer at home. It’s part of a program called Net Literacy. It was started in 2003 by a Carmel Middle School student. Students fix computers and … Read More » “WISH TV story on Net Literacy Computer Repurposing Initiative at Carmel High School”
Carmel High School group fixes computers, gives them to students in need
Or click on the link to read this story directly from the WISH website – http://wlfi.com/2016/05/20/carmel-high-school-group-fix-computers-give-them-to-students-in-need/ Brittany Lewis, WISH Published: May 20, 2016, 7:55 am Updated: May 20, 2016, 8:05 am CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — A group of Carmel High School students is aiming to make sure all students have a computer at home. It’s … Read More » “Carmel High School group fixes computers, gives them to students in need”
