Community technology is the practice of synergizing the efforts of individuals,
community technology center
A telecentre is a public place where people can access computers, the Internet, and other digital technologies that enable them to gather information, create, learn, and communicate with others while they develop essential digital skills. Telecent ...
s and national organizations with federal policy initiatives around
broadband
In telecommunications, broadband is wide bandwidth data transmission which transports multiple signals at a wide range of frequencies and Internet traffic types, that enables messages to be sent simultaneously, used in fast internet connections. ...
,
information access
Information access is the freedom or ability to identify, obtain and make use of database or information effectively.
There are various research efforts in information access for which the objective is to simplify and make it more effective for ...
, education, and
economic development
In the economics study of the public sector, economic and social development is the process by which the economic well-being and quality of life of a nation, region, local community, or an individual are improved according to targeted goals and o ...
.
National organizations efforts include:
* Developing effective language
* Executing and sharing strategies
* Sharing assets
* Pushing policy agendas
* Creating marketing boiler templates
* Tracking and sharing trends
Local organizations efforts include:
* Helping with national fundraising
* Educating local constituents about national issues
* Providing meaningful feedback
* Helping with grassroots organizing
* Piloting innovate projects
Individual efforts include:
* Asset sharing and collaboration both locally, nationally and internationally
* Embracing new technology and improving access to its effective use
* Building capacity for inclusion and accessibility
History
See also
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Community technology center
A telecentre is a public place where people can access computers, the Internet, and other digital technologies that enable them to gather information, create, learn, and communicate with others while they develop essential digital skills. Telecent ...
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Community informatics
Community informatics (CI) is an interdisciplinary field that is concerned with using information and communication technology (ICT) to empower members of communities and support their social, cultural, and economic development.
Community infor ...
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Broadband
In telecommunications, broadband is wide bandwidth data transmission which transports multiple signals at a wide range of frequencies and Internet traffic types, that enables messages to be sent simultaneously, used in fast internet connections. ...
References
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Technology in society