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What We Do Practitioner Support Policy Awareness Research Digital Inclusion Week 2023 News Blog Publications Press Kit In the NewsAbout NDIA Our Team Find Affiliates Join Us Join NDIA Support NDIA Join Our Team Hire NDIA Net Inclusion 2024 Events Community Job Board Donate Select Page Digital Inclusion Resource Library We’re all working on building our community’s capacity for digital inclusion, but too often it feels like we’re working in a vacuum, reinventing the wheel over and over. As part of our cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services , the National Digital Inclusion Alliance has created a new place to work together. The Digital Inclusion Resource Library is a community-driven materials hub, where practitioners, policy-makers, librarians and educators can submit their best documents and slides, distribute community broadband plans, localize curricula, and share out their best practices. The Resource Library is a work in progress. To make this platform valuable, we need your participation. We’ll be reopening submissions soon. Email [email protected] for more information. Use the search below, or browse the whole library . Glossary Target Audience Program Topics Technology Management Training Topics Learner Age Learner Type Learner Skill Level Delivery Methods Policy Topics Research and Evaluation Group or population for whom a resource is intended Community-based organizations : people who work for or are engaged with a public or private nonprofit organization of demonstrated effectiveness that is representative of a community or significant segments of a community; and provides educational or related services to individuals in the community. Digital inclusion practitioners : people who are engaged with the public in digital inclusion activities Government – Federal : people who work for or are engaged with the federal government Government – Local : people who work for or are engaged with municipal or county government Government – State : people who work for or are engaged with state governments Grant writers : people who compose applications for funding from organizations, government agencies or other entities that support external programs Learners : participants in digital-inclusion-related educational programs Libraries : people who work for or are engaged with libraries Affordable devices : making available internet-enabled devices that meet the needs of a user. Affordability should be relative to the user and not exclusionary based on financial means. Affordable internet : making available robust broadband services that meet the needs of a user. Affordability should be relative to the user and not exclusionary based on financial means. Broadband and internet service : high-speed Internet access that is always on and faster than traditional dial-up access. Broadband includes several high-speed transmission technologies, such as fiber, wireless, satellite, digital subscriber line and cable. For the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), broadband capability requires consumers to have access to actual download speeds of at least 25 Mbps and actual upload speeds of at least 3 Mbps. Electronic resources : online subscription resources and/or databases provided to a user community for reference, educational and entertainment purposes. Knowledge management : process of creating, sharing, using and managing the knowledge and information of an organisation. Language documentation and revitalization : using technology to record details of a declining language while attempting to reverse said decline. Program Management : planning, implementing and evaluating a project or group of projects within an organization Advocacy : activities by a person or organization to influence decisions and values within political, economic, and social institutions. May include media campaigns, lobbying, branding, and social justice activism. Budgeting : planning for an expenditure over a given period of time Community needs assessments : systematic process for identifying and addressing the local needs of a community based on current conditions Curriculum design : a planned sequence of instruction for learning experiences and objectives. Includes instructional content, materials, evaluation criteria, and other educational resources. Fundraising and grant writing : activities involved in funding an organization’s objectives through requesting donations and voluntary contributions or completing an application process for funding provided by an institution Outreach and marketing : activities involved in promoting and providing services to targeted populations Partnership building : outreach, collaboration, and capacity building among organizations and entities to achieve shared goals Staff development : increasing the capabilities of staff through continuing education, professional development, and training Strategic planning : the process of defining a strategy or map goals for a business or organization and allocating resources Volunteer management : engagement, coordination, scheduling, and administrative functions to utilize volunteers to support an organization’s mission Planning, operating and maintaining products and services related to computer and telecommunications systems Assistive technology : device, software or item to help people with disabilities Broadband : high-speed, high-capacity Internet access Device lending : short-term loan of technology Electronic device use policies : rules or guidelines for personal technologies, including cell phones, email and Internet access (i.e. user agreements for hotspot lending, public computer center terms of use) Hardware : physical components of a computer or other device Information management : acquiring, organizing and distributing documents or other materials Mobile labs : a vehicle fully equipped with technology that can be used in a wide variety of locations Network management : administering and operating computer systems Security : protecting networks from hackers, viruses and other threats Software : computer or device programs, apps or operating systems Tech planning : plotting the future direction of a network or system Tech support : help for users of devices, networks, or systems; keeping the system functional Content areas covered in resources and instructional or informational sessions Adult literacy : materials for developing reading and writing skills of adults Affordable devices : Low-cost Internet capable devices such as laptops, tablets, and cell phones (i.e. Tech Soup) Affordable Internet : Discounts and subsidies for Internet service for low-income households or eligible institutions such as public libraries and non-profit organizations (i.e. EveryoneOn) Audio and video production : creating, recording, and producing audio and moving image media using various recording equipment and software (i.e. reviews of open source video editing software like Audacity) Broadband and Internet service : High-speed Internet access delivered through a variety of technologies, including DSL, cable modem, fiber, wireless, satellite, and Broadband over Powerlines (BPL) (i.e. Internet2 technology assessment packet, directions for testing internet speed) Civic engagement : participation in activities to address public concerns, engage in representative democracy, and promote community empowerment (i.e. voter information, accessing public records, how to submit a FOIA request) Coding and programming : applying machine language or an executable program to solve a problem or complete a task using computer processing. (i.e. a list of free educational sites like Kahn Academy or w3schools) Computer basics : General skillset needed to use a computer. Includes using a mouse, typing skills, understanding how computers work, ports, and navigating an operating system Databases : database management systems, related data, or any collection of organized data (i.e. SQL, database modeling,...