Before I helped establish CTN as a nonprofit, I lived in New York City and worked for the Parks Department in their Computer Resource Centers. In 2003 I was teaching... read more →
In the next few months, Community Technology Network will be rolling out a new program providing digital literacy training to low-income East Bay residents. The California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) has expanded... read more →
Community Technology Network has a new program management team. Heather DeSmidt and Laurie Sanchez will both serve as digital literacy program managers, helping place and support volunteers and trainers at... read more →
Ready, Set, Connect!, a workforce development program provided by the Oakland Public Library and Community Technology Network, is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Ready, Set, Connect! (RSC!)... read more →
2015 is proving to be an exciting time, with a flurry of announcements about new programs to foster digital inclusion. Here's a quick overview of three interesting initiatives that came... read more →
On August 19, Comcast announced a pilot program to expand its Internet Essentials to low-income San Francisco seniors over 65. San Francisco is one of two counties involved in the... read more →
The following was written by Jang (Rachel) Sunjung, a CTN intern from Korea: I've been a Community Technology Network volunteer for six months, tutoring at Aquatic Park Senior Center. I... read more →
Even though "technology" is in our name, we aren’t always on the cutting edge of new tech innovations. I'm embarrassed to admit that I only recently learned about augmented reality... read more →
Spend the rest of the summer enjoying this rich menu of digital delicacies — great resources for individuals wanting to learn something new online as well as for tutors and trainers... read more →
Teah spent eight months as part of a team known as the TechnoSaviors. In May, Teah and her team completed Ready, Set, Connect! (RSC!), a professional development program designed to... read more →