The December Brainstorm, City of Seattle Community Technology Program eZine, is now online. View it here. This month, we feature: 2013 Brainstorm Survey; Seattle Channel’s new mobile app; Seattle hosts National League of Cities Congress & digital inclusion workshop; Iu-Mien American Association’s new computer literacy program; Seattle Public Library’s Tech… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle recently launched “Get Online Seattle,” a digital literacy campaign created to provide residents with the necessary skills to navigate the internet and find content relevant to their needs. Each quarter, the Get Online Seattle campaign will focus on a different content area, helping Seattle residents get… [ Keep reading ]
The November issue of Brainstorm, City of Seattle Community Technology Program eZine is now online. View it here. This month features Get Online Seattle Health & the Web. You can also encourage talented youth in your community to submit an entry for Youth Voices Against Violence Audio Contest. This month we… [ Keep reading ]
The October issue of Brainstorm, City of Seattle Community Technology Program eZine is now online. View it here. This month, table a look at Open Data to better understand the City’s budget. You can also tune in to the Seattle Channel’s Seattle Speaks program and make your voice heard on, “Wage… [ Keep reading ]
The September issue of Brainstorm, City of Seattle Community Technology Program eZine is now online. View it here. In this month’s issue, we feature the Technology Matching Fund program featured on the Seattle Channel’s City Stream. This month we also feature: Seattle’s new smartphone app: Find It, Fix It Information about… [ Keep reading ]
Are you looking for low-cost Internet and computer options? With schools being back in session, many classes are requiring online research, access to email and the ability to log in to the Source (how else can you see whether your child is actually making it to school?!?), it is more… [ Keep reading ]
The August issue of Brainstorm, City of Seattle Community Technology Program eZine is now online. View it here. In this month’s issue, we congratulate all 24 Technology Matching Fund recipients as their funding is approved by the City Council. We had a great reception in the Norman B Rice room… [ Keep reading ]
Over 70 community representatives came to City Hall on Aug 7th to share about the amazing work they do helping Seattle’s most vulnerable residents gain technology access and skills. Councilmember Bruce Harrell’s committee unanimously approved funding $320,000 in Technology Matching Funds to support their efforts. From finding a job to thriving in school “Technology is needed for everthing… [ Keep reading ]
If you weren’t able to make it to the Low-Cost Internet and Computers webinar last week, you are in luck! This webinar, hosted by City of Seattle Community Technology Program, with the Communities Connect Network/EdLab Group, included panelists from InterConnection, CenturyLink, Connect2Compete/EveryoneOn, and Solid Ground’s ConnectUp. Kate Farmer from Neighborhood… [ Keep reading ]
What are the different options for residents to get low cost Internet (broadband) and a computer at home? What can non-profits do to refer people to the different programs? Join us for the Home Internet & Computers for Low-Income Residents: A webinar for social service providers & community organizations tomorrow,… [ Keep reading ]
