Digital Inclusion lessons learned in 2024. Discussion of current trends and issues. Looking into 2025, how to prepare? Gentle nudge to partner with CTN and/or use our courses as a way to give the gift of digital inclusion in 2025.
Acknowledging the role of caregivers as digital navigators and their many efforts to bridge the digital divide in their daily work. Tying many of these concepts in with digital citizenship principles.
The importance of bilingual training in bridging the digital divide.
It's a common misconception that all young people are adept at using technology and have easy access to the internet. In reality, the digital divide significantly impacts many young folks, particularly those from lower-income families, rural areas, or underserved communities. As students head back to college this month, it's vital to address how the digital divide impacts their lives, academic success, and future professional opportunities.
At work, are you as approachable as you think you are? Do you feel confident in understanding social cues? Are you sure? Join us as we discuss social anxieties in the workplace, with a special focus on digital inclusion efforts. This session will provide valuable insights to help us better understand social anxieties, including those related to neurodivergence, anxiety, and depression.
How does the digital divide affect the LGBTQIA+ community? How can our digital navigation work and capacity-building initiatives better address - and meet - their needs? As we work to provide reliable and affordable access to technology, we remember that digital equity is about so much more than that; it's about ensuring equality, support, and opportunities for all people to live healthy, connected, and fulfilling lives. How can we do this more effectively? Join us as we talk with a panel of digital inclusion advocates, hosted by Lo Smith, Senior Programs Manager at NDIA.
