Monthly Archives: November 2010
An Email From a Parent
This is an email from a parent whose 4th grade child is on a free lunch program and did not have a computer at home. Her daughter just received a Net Literacy computer so that she could complete homework assignments. Dear _________, I wanted to let you know what was on my computer. I have to say my computer came with everything a person could need to get started. • It had OpenOffice.org which is a free office software that …
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Computer Connects Continues to Provide Computers to Increase Students Success and Digital Literacy
Computer Connects is one of Net Literacy’s six core programs, and during the last three years alone, over 11,000 computers have been donated to schools, churches, libraries, senior centers, community centers, and other nonprofits. In 2010, over 500 computers have also been donated to 95 United Way agencies in 18 counties as part of a partnership with the Indiana Association of United Ways and Net Literacy. Today, 33 schools ordered 3,300 computers for the 2010-2011 school year, which will enable …
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Cyber Cafe Association of India Brings Internet to the People
Editor’s Choice “Best Practice” for Digital Literacy How does an enterprising association empower the people of an enterprising country with the power of the Internet? The Cyber Cafe Association of India (CCAOI) brings the world class infrastructure that entrepreneurs and citizens require to the masses – and is helping to facilitate the significant economic growth that India is enjoying. Part of the CCAOI’s success is because they work closely with the Government, Regulators, Policy Makers, and mjaor Industry Chambers. Digital …