The digital divide goes beyond broadband access; it is an issue of social infrastructure, a lack of digital literacy, and an uneven distribution of technology. But how… Read more
Photo: July 2007, Kami Griffiths holds up a USB drive while teaching a digital skills class at the Hayes Valley Learning Center in San Francisco.
“If you’re interested… Read more
“Gone are the days of one needing to ‘travel’ to gain access to the internet,” says Stephen Minor, CTN’s senior program manager. “Equal access means … Read more
“It’s not about the computer. That is an aspect of the work, but it is mostly about teaching, communication, and meeting people where they are,” says Jared Boddum,… Read more
When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. When the student is really ready, the teacher will disappear. (Lao Tzu)
Only an ancient proverb could describe the delightfully… Read more
According to Pew Research, one-third of adults ages 65 and older say they never use the internet, and roughly half say they do not have home broadband services. This makes… Read more
“Do good for others, and it may come back in unexpected ways.” This cliche proved true for volunteer digital coach Lauren Woolley. Throughout their Home Connect sessions,… Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear that the digital divide is a persisting problem in our country, and it’s not going to solve itself. As libraries and community… Read more
You know that warm feeling you get when you help someone out, brighten someone’s day, or better another person’s life? There is something rewarding about… Read more