Wiki for -- Re: [DDN] Re: [ctcnet] Environmentally Conscious (or ethical) printing thoughts - query
Dave A. Chakrabarti wrote: A simple web form would work, running off a database, with a script to automagically compile results into a directory of reviews. Anyone volunteer to run the thing? I've been thinking about this too, since Dan Bassill sent his suggestion. I'm experimenting with a wiki for helping people with computer problems and I think it would go well there. The basic concept is at http://ComputerSelfHelp.org. I was thinking in terms of instructions and tips, but hardware and software evaluations would be a great addition! I'd like to work on the organization of the site more before letting others add and edit content. Last year we set up ordered groups and categories of computer problems with plans to use them with TechLinkUp.org. I might be able to use pieces of that taxonomy to start something in ComputerSelfHelp.org. Let me make a first pass at this. Then you all can rework it on the PmWiki. And then I'll move it to use MediaWiki (I think). PmWiki was very easy for me to install and it's good for getting started, but MediaWiki has more features and would probably be better for a large project. www.wikipedia.org uses MediaWiki. Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, www.rtpnet.org, Chapel Hill, NC ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
[DDN] Learning from Katrina panel, Oct. 26, Raleigh, NC
To rtpnet-tact list and Digital Divide list: I received this message and am passing it on. I don't know anything more about this event. Contact is: Institute for Nonprofits [EMAIL PROTECTED]. Phone number is listed below. Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) Original Message Subject: Institute Director to serve on Learning from Katrina panel Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:41:49 -0400 From: Institute for Nonprofits [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Learning from Katrina: Addressing local needs while responding to the crisis Hurricanes and earthquakes have shaken the country and the nonprofit sector. How do we move forward in this volatile climate? Hurricane Katrina has left huge challenges in its wake. Nonprofits throughout the U.S. must help Gulf Coast evacuees assimilate into local communities, and must better prepare for local disasters. They also must ask donors who have contributed to Katrina relief efforts to dig even deeper to tackle critical community problems like poverty and change public policies on a broad range of social issues. Wednesday, October 26 IMAX Theater at Exploris, Raleigh 11:30am-1:30pm Distinguished panel speakers: * Craig Chancellor, president CEO, Triangle United Way * Jane Kendall, president, N.C. Center for Nonprofits * Barbara Metelsky, director, Institute for Nonprofits at N.C. State University * Tom Ross, executive director, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation * Karla Williams, principal, The Williams Group Registration fee is $20; NC Center for Nonprofits' members may pay $15. Registration deadline is Friday, October 21. This event is cosponsored by Exploris, NC Center for Nonprofits, and the Triangle United Way. To register or get more information, please visit http://www.philanthropyjournal.org/page23285.cfm. Institute for Nonprofits College of Humanities and Social Sciences North Carolina State University Campus Box 7011 219 Oberlin Road Raleigh, NC 27695-7011 919-513-7031 (phone) 919-515-8806 (fax) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: [DDN] an office suite accessible from within a web browser
Doesn't Thin Client Computing do that -- The PC doesn't have anything on it, it's just a box that makes an Internet connection to a server that has the software and the users files on it. There are some slides from the RTPnet conference this spring at http://www.rtpnet.org/conf/ctvo_files/v3_document.htm -- Cohesive Teamware described how it works, WinstonNet, and Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools described how they are using it. [The conference schedule with links to presentations is at http://www.rtpnet.org/conf/schedule.htm] SimDesk has a great product -- See http://simdesk.com/. Also see http://simhouston.com/, http://simchicago.com/, http://simindiana.com/. I'm looking forward to simnc.com ... Maybe someday... The software package consists of: * SimWord: A full featured word processing program. * SimCalc: An easy spreadsheet program. * SimMail: An e-mail program. * SimPim: A basic personal management program and calendars. * SimExplorer: A file management program. * SimGroups: A program to manage groups of contacts. * SimPrinter: An easy way to share printers. [from http://simdesk.com/news_events/news_stories/sim_for_all_hoosiers.asp] Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) Phil Shapiro wrote: hi everyone - it sure would be nice someday having an office suite application accessible from a web browser. that day is surely coming sometime. - phil ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
[DDN] Revised handouts to teach adults basic computer skills
I have revised handouts for four classes RTPnet has used (since 1996) to teach basic computer skills to adults. They are linked from http://www.rtpnet.org/collections/comp.shtml. There's an overview at http://www.rtpnet.org/collections/handouts/overview.html. These are step-by-step instructions. They can be used by volunteer teachers who have not taught before. Students can take home the handouts and repeat on their own what was covered in class. I've tried to minimize typing since many people who take our classes can't type. The goal is to teach how to use a mouse, how to get around on the Internet and use email, and then how to continue learning using http://www.GCFLearnFree.org. The Internet class is fun! I got carried away with Google maps. You might want to check out some of the exercises. And reverse lookup at superpages.com is helpful to me when I get a garbled message in my answering machine. We teach Paint in the first class because you don't need to type and it's fun. If the content is useful but you prefer to use different software, I'd be glad to modify what I have to create additional versions. Similarly, if there is a topic that is needed, let me know and I'll see what I can do. I really like MyWay.com for free email, but would be glad to also do yahoo, hotmail, and/or others if you find these are better services in some cases. My Way has a very short simple registration form with minimal typing required, no ads, good spam filters, and 125.0 MB. Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: [DDN] FW: REFORMANET/ Spanish Mousing Around tutorial
Nice! I've added links to your tutorials on http://www.rtpnet.org/collections/handouts/internet.html under Additional Exercises. Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) Champ-Blackwell, Siobhan wrote: For those who have asked or been waiting (and for those who haven't!), our Mousing Around tutorial (http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/ ) is now available in Spanish: http://www.pbclibrary.org/raton/ . Please feel free to share this with others! Thanks, Carol Bean Computer Center Manager North County Regional Library 11303 Campus Drive Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561-626-6133 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.pbclibrary.org DISCLAIMER: P0STING OF VENDOR MESSAGES ON THIS LISTSERV DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF VENDOR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES BY REFORMA. REFORMA web page: http://www.reforma.org/ Siobhan Champ-Blackwell, MSLIS Community Outreach Liaison National Network of Libraries of Medicine - MidContinental Region Creighton University Health Sciences Library 2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178 402-280-4156/800-338-7657 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://nnlm.gov/mcr/ (NN/LM MCR Web Site) http://medstat.med.utah.edu/blogs/BHIC/ (Web Log) http://www.digitaldivide.net/profile/siobhanchamp-blackwell (Digital Divide Network Profile) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: [DDN] Cedar Pruitt's departure from DDN
This is sad news :( I am very impressed with http://www.digitaldivide.net/ and I think Cedar had a lot to do with it. I refer people to it often as an example of good function. I like the content, ease of use, and design, though I haven't done as much with it yet as I would like. Thank you, Cedar. We appreciate what you've done (and Andy too). And I look forward to Andy's proposed discussion, when he gets back from his trip. Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) --- Andy Carvin wrote: [clip] Meanwhile, I think that we, as a list, need to have a public discussion about strategies for making DDN sustainable during lengthy periods of funding cutbacks. [clip] ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
[DDN] tracking system and ... [Fwd: Louisiana needs computers]]
To Digital Divide Network: Is there an organization keeping track of requests like the one below? Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) Original Message Subject:Louisiana needs computers Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 10:11:51 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The State library of Louisiana has sent out this call for computer equipment... If you are interested and able to send computers, here is the request from the Louisiana State Librarian, Rebecca Hamilton. To all--we are in desperate need of computers/printers. We are being inundated with evacuees needing to file FEMA applications, unemployment, search for loved ones, etc. and are coming into our public libraries to use the computers. Our libraries have greatly extended their hours to accommodate the people but they need additional computers and printers. If you can please put the word out that if anyone wants to help immediately, this is our greatest need. The specs for the computers: * Pentium 3 * Windows 2000, prefer XP * Laser printers if you can still get toner for them Computers may be sent to: State Library of Louisiana 701 North 4th Street Baton Rouge, La. 70802-5232 If you are able to assist them by sending computers, please let Rebecca know via email: Rebecca Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] just to help them plan. This will help her know what to expect and also help us to know (if necessary) when to stop sending them there. I am sure that we will hear from other states about similar needs. ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: [DDN] DDN-related activities at CTCNet
Andy Carvin wrote: Let's do it, then. I believe there's a bar at the Grill Room inside the hotel. Does anyone know the hotel at all? -ac The Grill Room looks like the best place -- see http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hr/cleha I can't tell how big it is. Hopefully there will be a message board where you could post any change of plans. I plan on being there. Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: [DDN] best current digital divide stats urls
Ken, We have links to a few sites on http://www.rtpnet.org/comp/ in the right column under Statistics. Note in particular, Toolkit for Action, Children's Partnership On the bottom of that page, there are links to: National Fact Sheet: the latest data on U.S. Kids and Families Online at home, school and in the community; and State Fact Sheet: Current statistics about young people and digital technology (fact sheets for each of the 50 states and Washington, DC are available at the Campaign Web site); Let me know if you find other useful sites that we should add to our collection. Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) - Dr. Kenneth L. Hacker wrote: I am looking for the most current and valid statistics regarding U.S. and global Digital Divide statistics. I already have the Dept. of Commerce NTIA report, A Nation Online: Entering the Broadband Agen, and am looking for other data. I will be happy to post the ones I find the most useful later. Thanks in advance, Ken Hacker ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
[DDN] Last chance to register for RTPnet conference
To Digital Divide Network, CTCNet Region 4, NC MediaArts, TW2, If you want to come to the RTPnet conference, please register today. We have to turn in our final numbers Tuesday (tomorrow) morning. --- It's not too late to register for the 6th Annual RTPnet Conference and Community Technology Awards Friday, May 20, 2005 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. William and Ida Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Dr., Chapel Hill, NC http://www.rtpnet.org/conf/ Don't miss your chance to attend North Carolina's only annual statewide nonprofit technology conference, hosted by RTPnet and Triangle United Way. Register today! This year's theme is Bringing Together Volunteers and Technology for Community Development. Featured speakers represent IBM, Cisco, Network for Good, and the CTC VISTA project. Topics include: Corporate volunteer programs Raising money online Using digital storytelling to share your mission An introduction to blogging and podcasting Thin client computing Creating a technology plan What do we need: volunteer, consultant or staff? Finding low-cost or free computer training and equipment The CTC VISTA project Damita Chambers has pulled together great partnerships (Triangle United Way, CompuMentor, Duke University Certificate in Nonprofit Management, ncyt, Philanthropy Journal) and sponsorships (Silver: RedHat, CTCNet, e-NC, and SimDesk -- Bronze: Isoph, NetCorps, Antharia, and OneWhoServes). **A limited number of scholarships are available to students and AmeriCorps members. Conference attendees can also earn 5 credit hours toward the Duke University Certificate in Nonprofit Management. See registration form for details.** WHAT: 6th Annual RTPnet Conference and Community Technology Awards WHEN: Friday, May 20, 2005 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. WHERE: William and Ida Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Dr., Chapel Hill, NC WHO: Damita Chambers, RTPnet, 919-463-1362, [EMAIL PROTECTED] **Visit http://www.rtpnet.org/conf to register for the conference.** Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
[DDN] NC Nonprofit Technology Conference, May 20, Chapel Hill
To DigitalDivide list: It's not too late to register for the 6th Annual RTPnet Conference and Community Technology Awards Friday, May 20, 2005 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. William and Ida Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Dr., Chapel Hill, NC http://www.rtpnet.org/conf/ Spaces are filling up fast! Don't miss your chance to attend North Carolina's only annual statewide nonprofit technology conference, hosted by RTPnet and Triangle United Way. Register today! This year's theme is Bringing Together Volunteers and Technology for Community Development. Featured speakers represent IBM, Cisco, Network for Good, and the CTC VISTA project. Topics include: Corporate volunteer programs Raising money online Using digital storytelling to share your mission An introduction to blogging and podcasting Thin client computing Creating a technology plan What do we need: volunteer, consultant or staff? Finding low-cost or free computer training and equipment The CTC VISTA project Damita Chambers has pulled together great partnerships (Triangle United Way, CompuMentor, Duke University Certificate in Nonprofit Management, ncyt, Philanthropy Journal) and sponsorships (Silver: RedHat, CTCNet, e-NC, and SimDesk -- Bronze: Isoph, NetCorps, Antharia, and OneWhoServes). **A limited number of scholarships are available to students and AmeriCorps members. Conference attendees can also earn 5 credit hours toward the Duke University Certificate in Nonprofit Management. See registration form for details.** WHAT: 6th Annual RTPnet Conference and Community Technology Awards WHEN: Friday, May 20, 2005 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. WHERE: William and Ida Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Dr., Chapel Hill, NC WHO: Damita Chambers, RTPnet, 919-463-1362, [EMAIL PROTECTED] **Visit http://www.rtpnet.org/conf to register for the conference.** Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
[DDN] RTPnet conference and Community Technology Awards, May 20, Chapel Hill, NC
To Digital Divide list: For those who might be in North Carolina on May 20... I'm forwarding Damita Chambers' [EMAIL PROTECTED] news release for the RTPnet conference May 20 in Chapel Hill, NC. The conference Web site is at http://www.rtpnet.org/conf/ . I've also posted the event on the digitaldivide.net Web site, at http://www.digitaldivide.net/events/view.php?EventID=117 We expect the conference to fill up this year, so please register early. Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) --- News Release For Immediate Release March 29, 2005 Registration open for 6th Annual RTPnet Conference hosted in Chapel Hill Nominations now accepted for the 2005 Community Technology Awards CHAPEL HILL - Online registration is open for the 6th Annual RTPnet Conference, a statewide nonprofit technology conference hosted by RTPnet and Triangle United Way. The conference mission is to help nonprofits use technology more effectively. This year's theme is Bringing Together Volunteers and Technology for Community Development. More than 100 people are expected to attend the conference, which offers a full day of breakout sessions along three tracks: Technology Volunteer, Technology Infrastructure and Technology Innovation. Our featured speakers represent IBM, Cisco and Network for Good, a national nonprofit organization that connects individuals with their favorite charities. Our partners include the Duke University Certificate in Nonprofit Management and ncyt North Carolina's Network of Nonprofit Professionals. RTPnet is also accepting nominations for the 2005 Community Technology Awards. The awards recognize individuals, organizations and businesses that have made significant contributions to North Carolina communities in the area of information and computer technology. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, April 29. What: 6th Annual RTPnet Conference and Community Technology Awards When: Friday, May 20, 2005 from 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Photo opportunity: Community Technology Awards from 1 2 p.m. Where: William and Ida Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Dr., Chapel Hill Who: Damita Chambers, RTPnet, 919-463-1362, [EMAIL PROTECTED] **Visit www.rtpnet.org/conf to register for the RTPnet Conference and submit nominations for the Community Technology Awards. About RTPnet RTPnet is a volunteer-driven, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to helping North Carolina nonprofit organizations leverage Internet tools to promote and support their missions. RTPnet offers annual fee-based memberships to North Carolina nonprofits and community technology centers in the Southeast. Member benefits include Internet services and discounts to RTPnet-sponsored events. RTPnet has hosted the RTPnet Conference for five straight years around the theme of Bridging North Carolina's Human/Digital Divide. Last year, RTPnet presented eight honorees with the first Community Technology Awards at the RTPnet Conference. To learn more about RTPnet, visit us at www.rtpnet.org. ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Question about M2F -- Was Re: [DDN] Yale Global Flow of Information Conference - Apr.1-3, 2005
Kevin Rocap wrote: That saidthere is a module add-in for PHPBB (PHP Bulletin Board) called M2F designed to crack the nut of e-mail to forum and forum to e-mail communication. The project web page, FYI: http://m2f.sourceforge.net/ I'm anxious to try M2F but don't want to be on the bleeding edge. Our System Admins are volunteers with limited time to help RTPnet. It looks like M2F is still in Beta. Does anyone know when we can expect an official release? Also, it looks like this is a Mod to phpBB. We recently did an emergency upgrade of phpBB and lost the two mods we had on it. It took quite a while to install those mods. I'm worried about asking the System Admins to install mods that take a lot of time and have to be reinstalled after an upgrade. Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Re: [DDN] Free Online Computer Training - feedback please
RTPnet has prepared two-hour classes to teach adults basic computer skills and get them started using GCF Learn Free. Step-by-step instructions are available online at http://www.rtpnet.org/comp/ (see the top left section of that page). Feel free to print and use the handouts or modify them for your own use. We have been asked to teach a class in resume writing and see that GCF Learn Free has an excellent class. We want to prepare a class and handout that would lead students through getting registered and getting started taking the course at http://www.gcflearnfree.org/Tutorials/Module.aspx?tutorialID=20moduleID=335 Has anyone already done this or something similar? Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) - Kevin Cronin wrote: List: We use GCF Learn Free quite a bit here and I encourage users to get there own account so they can use it wherever they have access to a computer. The classes cover a range of areas, MS Windows and Office applications, as well as non-computer subjects, like financial literacy/savings and resume writing that many have found helpful. As the material is self-paced, clicking through the pages, it helps for a new user to already have some experience with a computer. New users are more likely to get overwhelmed with the detail of information and need some guidance, as well as get frustrated with the mouse. All in all, it's a very helpful tool. I dont think it replaces having someone in the room to teach, but it helps users who need to refresh their skills and experienced users who can keep themselves going forward on new activities. I understand it was developed by Goodwill Industries of North Carolina. Kevin Cronin Magic Johnson/HP Inventor Center 4800 Broadway Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44127 www.universitysettlement.net 216.641.8948 Each year, 182,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. If detected early, the five-year survival rate exceeds 95%, yet 13 million U.S. women 40 years of age or older have never had a mammogram. To help fund free mammograms, please click, www.thebreastcancersite.com. Original Message Follows From: Champ-Blackwell, Siobhan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DIGITALDIVIDE (Digital Divide) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [DDN] Free Online Computer Training - feedback please Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:30:51 -0600 The following item was posted on the Washington DC Mayor's Office Funding Alert http://opgd.dc.gov/opgd/lib/opgd/services/grant/funding_alerts/currentne wsletter.pdf Has anyone on the list ever used the resources described here? If so, can you tell me your experiences? Thanks ~ siobhan GCF Global Learning offers online computer classes and tutorials in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on their new and improved Web site. It provides material on Computer Basics, Email Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, OpenOffice.org Writer and much more. New features include: free tutorials to learn at your own pace; tutorial search tool to find the material you want to learn; free online classes to learn with the help of an online instructor; My GCF -your own personal start-page - to find all class-related material and records; article search tool; Organizational Member Program (OM); and Media Center. For further information, contact Courtney Hodgson, Marketing Specialist for GCF Global Learning, at (919) 281-9195; or go to: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ Siobhan Champ-Blackwell, MSLIS Community Outreach Liaison National Network of Libraries of Medicine - MidContinental Region Creighton University Health Sciences Library 2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178 402-280-4156/800-338-7657 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://nnlm.gov/mcr/ (NN/LM MCR Web Site) http://medstat.med.utah.edu/blogs/BHIC/ (Web Log) http://www.digitaldivide.net/profile/siobhanchamp-blackwell (Digital Divide Network Profile) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
[DDN] Information Literacy Competency Standards
To CTCNet members and Digital Divide list: The information below came from a UNC-Chapel Hill list I'm on. I don't remember hearing of these standards before. While these standards are for higher education, I think the concepts are useful to those of us on these lists. The file is a .pdf of about 20 pages and comes up slowly for me (and I have a fast connection). Ah, there's a HTML version -- much faster. See http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlstandards/informationliteracycompetency.htm and search for Standard Five . Judy Hallman ([EMAIL PROTECTED], http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman) Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/) Original Message Today's general topic for discussion will be a chapter from the Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education from the American Library Association (ALA), approved by the Board of Directors of the Association of College and Research Libraries, and endorsed by the American Association for Higher Education and the Council of Independent Colleges. We'll talk specifically about Standard 5: The information literate student understands many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and accesses and uses information ethically and legally. You can view the standards at http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlstandards/standards.pdf Standard 5 begins on page 16 of the 20 page document. ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
