Social discussion of CS in K-12

["Wolske, Martin B" <mwolske AT illinois.edu>]

I know that Internet access at home to complete homework has been an issue in our community and that UC2B has not yet had (maybe never will have??) the reach needed to resolve that issue. I first heard about this pilot project a couple years ago when it was
 in the concept phase, and haven’t heard much more about it since. But it looks like Kansas City has had some success with it. Of possible interest to schools/libraries in CU to apply for?

— Martin

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From: Katherine Messier <kmessier AT mobilebeacon.org>

Subject: [NDIA] Mobile Beacon's Wi-Fly Lending Launch Kit

Date: September 9, 2016 at 8:45:08 AM CDT

To: "<NDIA AT groupspaces.com>" <NDIA AT groupspaces.com>

Reply-To: <kmessier AT mobilebeacon.org>

Dear friends,

 

I wanted to let you know that there is still time for community anchor institutions (CAIs) to apply for Mobile Beacon’s Wi-Fly Lending Launch Kit grant. We’re accepting applications through September 30^th and winners will be announced in mid-October.

 

Last year, this grant program was offered to libraries and KC Public Library became our 2015 Wi-Fly pilot site. They are now starting their second year of their Hotspots for Learning program, which helps close the homework gap through a collaboration of KCPL and KC Public Schools!

 

This year, we’ve opened the program up to all CAIs that want to jumpstart a digital inclusion effort in their community. The Wi-Fly Lending Launch Kit gives local community organizations the initial tools they need to create their own digital inclusion programs and serve the evolving digital needs of their communities. Each kit contains:

·         25 donated 4G hotspots

·         Free, unlimited LTE data plans for each hotspot during the pilot program

·         25 donated Lenovo Thinkpad E540 laptops

 

The estimated donation value of the Wi-Fly Lending Launch Kit is ~$20,000, but we know that the transformational power of bringing the internet to vulnerable groups is much greater. I encourage NDIA members to apply or share the opportunity with organizations you work with who would benefit from the program.

 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.

 

Best,

Katherine

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Katherine Messier
Executive Director
kmessier AT mobilebeacon.org

 

Mobile Beacon
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P: 401.934.0500     F: 401.934.0505    M: 401.749.5518
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