[1st-mile-nm] NTIA Broadband Adoption Toolkit

[Owen Densmore]

Hi Richard.  Do you see this having impact on NM

   -- Owen


On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 11:54 AM, Richard Lowenberg <rl at 1st-mile.com> wrote:

> NTIA Broadband Adoption Toolkit
>
>
> http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2013/ntia-broadband-adoption-toolkit-shares-best-practices-across-us
>
> The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and
> Information Administration (NTIA) today released its Broadband Adoption
> Toolkit, a document aimed at sharing best practices developed from
> broadband adoption and digital literacy projects funded by the Broadband
> Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). Leveraging the experience of
> about 100 communities served by BTOP to benefit the entire nation, the
> Toolkit gives practical ideas and tools for overcoming barriers to
> getting more Americans online access.
>
> NTIA collected many of the best practices developed by BTOP grantees to
> create the Broadband Adoption Toolkit. This report gives guidance to
> communities and organizations across the country on how to structure the
> most effective broadband training programs, set up the most productive
> computing centers and teach people to use technology to improve their
> lives. The 68-page publication includes chapters on program planning,
> outreach, training and curriculum with many practical ideas and tools
> for bringing new groups online. NTIA utilized the contributions of
> nearly 40 programs in the toolkit.
>
> Key messages and guidance in the toolkit include the following:
>
>      Make digital literacy programs relevant by teaching skills that can
> change people’s daily lives, such as how to apply and search for a job
> online.
>      Partner with established community organizations that people know
> and trust to help engage hard-to-reach populations.
>      Provide convenient times and locations for broadband training and
> computer use to ensure easy access.
>      Address the cost of broadband adoption by providing access to
> discounted computer equipment and/or affordable broadband service.
>
> Today’s announcement also includes:
> A complete listing of projects funded under BTOP, along with extensive
> reporting data, to be found at www2.ntia.doc.gov  .
>
> Link to Toolkit: http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/files/toolkit_042913.pdf
> (23MB)
>
>
>
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> Richard Lowenberg, Executive Dir.
> 1st-Mile Institute, 505-603-5200
> P.O.Box 8001, Santa Fe, NM 87504
> www.1st-mile.org  rl at 1st-mile.org
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