Stories How Village Network serves the digital needs of seniors Charlotte Village Network is a non-profit organization that helps senior citizens age in place — and digital tools are a key component for providing access to services.
Stories How can digital inclusion improve health care? Citizens brainstorm in a Charlotte retreat Early analysis of the intersection of digital inclusion and health care — conducted by citizens and government employees in a kind of retreat in a Charlotte park — reveals at least 20 key concerns and potential solutions.
Viewpoint Designing online solutions for senior citizens When it comes to the advantage of digital access in reducing isolation among seniors, there is a general recognition that technology is changing rapidly. As a result, traditional means of communication, are de- emphasized. However, not everyone can afford to be trendy with the latest forms of technology.
Stories Expert consensus at conference: online access is now an essential utility At a national conference on digital inclusion, city government experts reached a consensus: access to online resources has evolved beyond a luxury and is now an essential part of living in the United States.
Stories Charlotte’s broadband deserts reflect a familiar pattern If you live or work in Charlotte, there’s a distinct possibility your broadband access is less than satisfactory. But you have options. A familiar wedge-and-crescent pattern of economic inequality also applies to broadband internet connections, slowing down access to development and educational opportunities in wide swaths of Charlotte.
Stories Queens students work with Google Fiber to empower a community Students from Queens’ James L. Knight School of Communication are collaborating for the first time with Google Fiber on a service initiative designed to strengthen digital inclusion in Charlotte. Called the Community Leaders Program, it marks the first time the company […]
Stories How does digital inclusion affect economic mobility? Three Charlotte experts discussed the relationship between digital inclusion and economic mobility in an online community forum March 15 at the James L. Knight School of Communication, Queens University of Charlotte. Charlotte city councilman James Mitchell (far right); Kevin Dick, […]
Stories A journal about digital inclusion, designed for readability Digital Charlotte is one of several digital inclusion initiatives in the Queens Knight School of Communication. Another is the Journal of Digital and Media Literacy, an academic peer review journal. Dr. Alexis Carreiro, an assistant professor at Queens University of Charlotte […]
Stories Four big lessons from the front lines of the digital divide Highlights of a Jan. 11, 2017 Digital Charlotte meeting at Johnson C. Smith University, focused on how North Carolina organizations are addressing the digital divide. Moderated by Andrew Au, director of community projects for the James L. Knight School of […]
Stories How consumers can protect their world against fake news In early December, an incident involving a North Carolina man at a pizza restaurant in Washington, DC, showed a violent and unintended consequence of fake news. Motivated by false news reports circulated on social media, Edgar M. Welch, a 28-year-old Salisbury […]
Stories At Charlotte’s Geek Fest, the emphasis is on ‘fest’ Imagine the wildest science fair you could possibly attend, a place where you can see everything from stop-motion clay animation to drones equipped with video cameras to cigar box guitars to the night vision systems on new BMWs. Now imagine […]
Stories Two new Fellows help Charlotte navigate the net A new year for digital inclusion is beginning for a national nonprofit technology leadership organization. Two new fellows—Caché Owens and Margo Scurry–are taking steps towards social justice in Charlotte. The Nonprofit Technology Network pairs up with community-based organizations to find […]
Stories Charlotte educator: devices are just the first step in digital inclusion For a technology educator at West Charlotte High School, distributing low-cost personal computers opens countless doors for students — but devices are just the first step in helping people succeed online. Kevin Poirier, the school’s technology facilitator, discussed education, personal […]
