Monthly Archives: November 2011
Stanford Social Innovation Review – Will the FCC’s Digital Literacy Corps become a 21st Century Peace Corps? Maybe.
The 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
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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 most important aspects that should be considered when developing this Corps. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-kent/digital-literacy_b_1031578.html
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Plan to get Every Australian Using Broadband by 2020 Released
A 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 a Digital Inclusion Roadmap, pointed out that to get all Australians involved in the National Broadband Network (NBN), community centres with high-speed broadband are needed …
European Network and Information Security Agency Publishes 18 Protective Recommendations Against Key Risks for Cyber Bullying & Online Grooming
The 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 to strengthen Member State’s law enforcement agencies. Other recommendations point to safeguards adapted to the needs of youth’s cyber activities. Digital devices and the internet …
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Google “Think Voices” – About Net Literacy
Sometimes – 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!
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Roadmap for Digital Inclusion Completed at “Innovation for Digital Inclusion” Conference in Poland
Adoption 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 actions may speed up the process of digital inclusion for 150 millions Europeans who are thus far excluded, and deliver a new and much needed …
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Freedom Rings Partnership will bring Internet access, training, and technology to low-income residents of Philadelphia
The 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 off on January 17, 2011 by sponsoring the signature project of the MLK Day of Service – refurbishing used computers to be distributed back into …
The Best Buy Children’s Foundation and Net Literacy Work Together to Increase Digital Inclusion
Through 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 in service learning as they refurbish the computers. “Best Buy is a socially responsible that believes in giving back to others,” says Executive Director Daniel …
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