Community Networking Definitions

danielle martin — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:16:07 +0000

Globally, we’re seeing the simultaneous realization that opportunities exist for sharing best practices regarding motivating and training citizens in the use of Internet collaborative tools and their most efficient applications. Producing self-directed Internet learners with employability skills to reduce poverty is our challenge, as well as promoting effective global citizenship.

The broadest definition of the term ”community networking” refers to a dedicated group of people working together for a defined purpose, people working together online to realize a shared cause.

The purpose of community networks then, and now, is to create a shared online space for people working together to make good things happen for their communities.

Community Informatics on Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_networking

What is Community Networking; And Why You Should Care
http://www.comtechreview.org/fall-2005/000347.html

Community Networking Primer
http://lone-eagles.com/articles/networking.htm
A good first article on the practical function and applications of community networks.
This is chapter one from The Good Neighbor's Guide to Community Networking
http://lone-eagles.com/cnguide.htm A simple, if dated, introduction.

Community Technology Centers
http://www.ctcnet.org

Association for Community Networking
http://www.afcn.org

Microsoft’s Telecenter Support Network
http://telecentre.org

Community Network Visualizations
http://www.visualcomplexity.com/vc/index.cfm

Lone Eagle’s Complete Community Networking Articles
http://lone-eagles.com/smart.htm

Community Networking Clearinghouse
http://lone-eagles.com/community.html

Cyber Cafe Video (for Bill Martin)

danielle martin — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:56:34 +0000

Produced through the facilities of Malden Access TV, this short video describes the programs of the Cyber Cafe @ Malden Square, in Malden MA. It features interviews with William Martin, CTC VISTA, and Claire Murray.

The mission of the Community Technology Access Coalition (CTAC) and the Cyber Café @ Malden Square is to help lessen the local Digital Divide and the social exclusion that can result by: (1) providing lower income, minority, disabled, and elderly community residents with access to computers and information technology, (2) having the Café serve as an entry point for people to gain IT proficiency, and (3) promoting social interaction and increased community connectedness and involvement.

(NOTE: I didn't help make this video at all, but wanted to help get it up on the web!)

Digital Arts Service Corps - ctc

Community Networking Definitions

Cyber Cafe Video (for Bill Martin)