Thanks to the technical expertise of Net Literacy’s Chief Technology Officer Brian Kelley, an updated and refreshed Senior Connects website was launched today! While the new website contains a nostalgic look to the past and includes the 2005 American and Canadian Senior Connects Board of Advisors, it also has added the following: • Streaming videos … Read More » “Updated Senior Connects Website Launched Today!”
One Story About How One Computer Made A Difference In The Life Of One Child
Net Literacy’s digital literacy corps has repurposed 10,000 computers during the last couple of years. We receive many notes of thanks from the organizations that receive the computers, and occasionally, it puts everything into perspective to understand how a computer can impact the life and success of a youth. This email was sent by an … Read More » “One Story About How One Computer Made A Difference In The Life Of One Child”
Department of Education Encourages Schools to Participate in Financial Connects Programs
March 14, 2010TO: School Principals & Superintendents FROM: Melissa Abriani, Division of College & Career Preparation DATE: February 24, 2010 SUBJECT: Financial Connects Contest Opportunity for classes to use project based learning to study financial literacy and compete for over 100 awards ranging from $250 to $1,000. Net Literacy, an Indiana-based organization, has received a $98,000 grant … Read More » “Department of Education Encourages Schools to Participate in Financial Connects Programs”
Bright House Networks Recognized by Hendricks County Commissioners for Increasing Computer Access
February 28, 2010Published: February 26, 2010 03:00 pm Duo teams up to make donation to shelter By Ryan Palencer DANVILLE — While Sheltering Wings is bursting at the seams with residents, Bright House Networks and Net Literacy of Indiana teamed up to offer the shelter a donation of computers. “With the increase of our women, we need … Read More » “Bright House Networks Recognized by Hendricks County Commissioners for Increasing Computer Access”
Net Literacy Launches Financial Connects Program
February 27, 2010In 2007, Net Literacy’s student board decided that “Net” financial literacy was becoming increasingly important with the proliferation of online banking and financial resources – and the increasing danger of identity theft. Also, the student board believed that students’ general lack of financial literacy caused them to be ill prepared for life. A series of … Read More » “Net Literacy Launches Financial Connects Program”
State Farm’s Youth Advisory Board Awards Net Literacy Almost $100,000 For Financial Connects’ Financial Literacy Contest
February 21, 2010Net Literacy challenges students to create financial literacy videos and games Net Literacy, a digital literacy nonprofit comprised of local Indiana students, along with State Farm Insurance, announced a national competition allowing students will compete for more than one hundred monetary awards for creating videos and interactive games demonstrating the importance of financial literacy. The … Read More » “State Farm’s Youth Advisory Board Awards Net Literacy Almost $100,000 For Financial Connects’ Financial Literacy Contest”
Wireless Communications Association Spotlights Net Literacy
February 15, 2010The Wireless Communications Association International (WCAI – www.wcai.com) spotlights Net Literacy as one of their 15 Cooperating Events and Supported Organizations, along with organizations including the Yankee Group, IEEE 802, IPv6 Forum, and the Wireless Communications Alliance. WCAI Member Spotlight Net Literacy Works with WCAI Members to Increase Broadband Adoption The digital divide is expensive! … Read More » “Wireless Communications Association Spotlights Net Literacy”
Net Literacy Wins a $97,900 Grant to Launch a National Financial Literacy Website
February 3, 2010On February 22nd, Net Literacy (www.netliteracy.org) will hold a press conference to announce the details of a $97,900 grant awarded to the nonprofit to build a financial literacy website that includes videos and interactive games created by middle school, high school and college students. Most of the grant’s funds will be used to compensate middle … Read More » “Net Literacy Wins a $97,900 Grant to Launch a National Financial Literacy Website”
Broadband for America Blog About Net Literacy
January 23, 2010Net Literacy is a member of Broadband for America and today, the following blog was posted here. Net Literacy Works to Bring the Internet to Everyone While the FCC has been working on a national broadband plan for Congress, much of the focus has rightly been on how best to make high-speed Internet access and … Read More » “Broadband for America Blog About Net Literacy”
TechPoint Foundation Awards $8,000 to Net Literacy
January 10, 2010The Techpoint Foundation was instrumental in Net Literacy’s (www.netliteracy.org) birthing process. Said Daniel Kent, President of Senior Connects (now call Net Literacy), “the Techpoint Foundation was the first organization that provided Net Literacy Funding – together with Bright House Networks. This provided us a $20,000 grant in 2005 and enabled us to expand our offering … Read More » “TechPoint Foundation Awards $8,000 to Net Literacy”
