(Austin, TX – March 2, 2023) When Connected Nation (CN) is asked to host a Digital Literacy and Learning Workshop, it is often in partnership with libraries, community colleges, or community centers. During CN’s trip to Austin, Texas in January, the Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTMHQ) lent their time and resources to support our shared missions to close the Digital …
Alek Argueta is furthering Connected Nation’s reach through bilingual course offerings
Kansas City, Missouri (February 17, 2023) – Access, adoption, and use are three words that are often correlated with closing the Digital Divide. Ensuring that individuals and communities have access to the devices, connections, and knowledge that allow them to get online is the first and foremost step. Language can be a major barrier to imparting essential digital skills to …
How digital literacy workshops create an opportunity for personal and community growth
Longview, Texas (January 31, 2023) — Digital inclusion and digital literacy are not only essential for personal development, but also for community growth. That’s why Connected Nation (CN) is committed to empowering communities and their residents with broadband and related technologies to improve basic digital skills. Through a partnership with AT&T, the national nonprofit has developed in-person and virtual digital …
Announcing FREE digital literacy learning and educational programs for teens, teachers, veterans, military spouses, and others
Fort Campbell and Hopkinsville, Kentucky (December 6, 2022) – Connected Nation (CN), in partnership with AT&T Kentucky, recently announced the launch of three free digital literacy and education programs that will serve adults and teens across the Commonwealth and nationally. “I’m proud to be joining Connected Nation, a nonprofit founded in our Commonwealth, to support their efforts in closing the …
Meet some of CN’s Digital Literacy and Learning trainers
I love the freedom and flexibility of working from home. But working in a remote world means that in-person meetings with co-workers can sometimes be few and far between. However, my recent trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan, for some of our Digital Literacy and Learning workshops gave me the opportunity to meet a fantastic group of Connected Nation (CN) staff …
Using digital literacy to do more good
How the Urban League of West Michigan plans to use Connected Nation’s Digital Literacy and Learning workshops to bring opportunity to the Grand Rapids community Grand Rapids, Michigan (Nov. 1, 2022) – A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending some Digital Literacy and Learning workshops in Grand Rapids, Michigan, led by Connected Nation (CN) in partnership with …
Connected Nation launches Digital Literacy program in collaboration with AT&T
Program is bringing digital literacy workshops to communities to help advance digital skills and empowerment for families across the U.S Bowling Green, Kentucky (September 26, 2022) – Connected Nation (CN) announced the launch of a new Digital Literacy program in collaboration with AT&T. The program is part of AT&T’s national digital literacy initiative to help narrow the Digital Divide. The …
AT&T Contributes $6 Million for Digital Literacy Initiatives Nationwide to Help Narrow Digital Divide
More than 400 libraries and community organizations will host in-person digital literacy workshops using online courses developed in collaboration with Public Library Association (PLA) Dallas, Texas (August 16, 2022) – What’s the news? As part of $6 million in contributions, AT&T is bringing bilingual, in-person digital literacy workshops to more than 400 libraries and community centers across the country. These …
New Report: Expanding Broadband, Digital Skills Critical to America’s Future
by Jessica Denson, Communications Director Connected Nation Louisville, Ky. (November 21, 2019) – The Benton Institute for Broadband & Society recently released a report that calls broadband (high-speed internet) “the most transformative technology of our generation.” It can grow the American economy, empower workers, and strengthen communities. “For many Americans, lack of broadband access means having less opportunity than their …
Looking at digital literacy through different lenses: Access and adoption, design, and digital equity
Published by Generocity on May 31, 2019 By Zarl Tarazona When it comes to digital literacy, the issues of access, adoption, inclusion and equity need to be a part of the conversation. The digital divide — the gap between those who have access to technology and those who don’t — is often the hot topic within discussions about digital literacy. …