Community Technology Programs
The limited access to technology of underserved areas has long been a concern for those seeking to bridge the digital divide. National service members and community volunteers offer valuable hands-on instruction, expertise, and guidance in schools and community centers, to low-income populations, and to the elderly. Following are some of our favorite resources on this topic.
- Tool Kit for Bridging the Digital Divide in Your Community
- Digital Divide and Community Technology Centers
- Montana Technology Corps Member Handbook
Effective Practices
- Assisting community-based organizations in delivering technology services
- Collaborating with businesses and universities to build websites for nonprofits
- Sharing a model for community technology center (CTC) AmeriCorps*VISTA projects
- Bringing technology support to schools in low-income communities
Lending Library
- YouthLearn Guide: A Creative Approach to Working with Youth and Technology
- Access and Beyond: Advancing a Community Technology Agenda
- Opening the Door: Technology and the Development of University-Community Partnership
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