Good news – the Financial Connects Scholarship Contest will continue through June 30, 2010! Learn more by clicking on the Financial Connects Award tab on this website. Questions – contact Daniel Kent at [email protected]
Indiana Department of Education, Office of Technology, and Department of Administration Partner with Net Literacy
December 15, 2010The Indiana Department of Education, Indiana Office of Technology, and Indiana Department of Administration Partner with Net Literacy . The Indiana Department of Education, the Indiana Office of Technology, and Indiana Department of Administration have partnered with Net Literacy in a new initiative to provide 15 additional schools computers during CY 2011. During the last … Read More » “Indiana Department of Education, Office of Technology, and Department of Administration Partner with Net Literacy”
Safe Connects Internet Safety Training Teaches 12,000 High School Students
December 1, 2010Watch the 30 minute Internet safety training video created by Net Literacy student volunteers that’s being used by Indianapolis Public Schools to teach each of the 12,000 high school students receiving netbooks Internet safety. Later during the 2010-2011 school year, Safe Connects training will be taught by IPS high school students to an additional 5,000 … Read More » “Safe Connects Internet Safety Training Teaches 12,000 High School Students”
An Email From a Parent
November 18, 2010This 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 … Read More » “An Email From a Parent”
Computer Connects Continues to Provide Computers to Increase Students Success and Digital Literacy
November 17, 2010Computer 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 … Read More » “Computer Connects Continues to Provide Computers to Increase Students Success and Digital Literacy”
Cyber Cafe Association of India Brings Internet to the People
November 4, 2010Editor’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 … Read More » “Cyber Cafe Association of India Brings Internet to the People”
Net Literacy to Speak at Broadband Expo
October 7, 2010In Dallas on November 1-3, the Broadband Expo will focus on rural broadband and is geared for broadband providers, government, businesses, and other stakeholders! This Expo will provide the emphasis on rural broadband that has been only but a small segment at other events. This is an event that provides educational sessions and an exhibit … Read More » “Net Literacy to Speak at Broadband Expo”
Financial Connects Contest Site Launches
October 3, 2010Financial Connects Contest site adds to the excitement of the Contest While the information has been posted at the Net Literacy Alliance website, this site more eloquently depicts the excitement and potential the contest provides contestants that choose to compete. Contest updates are available at the Financial Connects Contest tab on the Net Literacy Alliance … Read More » “Financial Connects Contest Site Launches”
Techpoint Foundation Increases Funding to Net Literacy by 50%
September 30, 2010The Techpoint Foundation was instrumental in the creation of Net Literacy, providing Net Literacy its first funding by matching a grant from Bright House Networks in 2004. Since then, the Techpoint Foundation has continued to support Net Literacy by also providing mentoring, guidance, and advocacy. In 2005, Techpoint Foundation Vice Chair Marv Bailey joined the … Read More » “Techpoint Foundation Increases Funding to Net Literacy by 50%”
Clowes Fund and Hoover Family Foundation Support Net Literacy, Again!
September 22, 2010Net Literacy is grateful for the Clowes Fund’s and the Hoover Family Foundation’s continuing support for Net Literacy’s digital literacy and digital inclusion projects. After funding Net Literacy’s 2009 summer program, in 2010, the Hoover Family Foundation provided Net Literacy an annual grant of $10,000. The Clowes Fund has supported Net Literacy since 2008, and … Read More » “Clowes Fund and Hoover Family Foundation Support Net Literacy, Again!”
