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Welcome to the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellows

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Last year, as jobs, schools, government services, social gatherings, and everyday tasks moved online, there blossomed a growing recognition that digital access and skills are critical in our society and should be a universal human right. The post Welcome to the 2021 Digital Inclusion Fellows appeared first on NTEN.

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Member Round Up: A busy September with new research, a cure for website obesity, and world literacy day

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On September 8, Unesco observed its 40th International Literacy Day, from which Care2 highlights some shocking statistics on literacy around the globe and reminds us that the ability to read and write is a human right. When you hear the term obesity, you normally don''t think about your website. Check out their work at [link].

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Developing staff technology skills in your nonprofit

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Using adult learning principles in technology trainings — an NTEN Digital Inclusion Fellow shares a few key lessons about how to (and how not to) train adults. For example, the University of Kentucky publishes this skills checklist with a list of basic computer skills you could adapt to your context. Or take advantage of free tools.

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Technology Training Resources for Nonprofits

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Basic Computer and Digital Literacy Skills. GCF Learn Free is a great resource for training others in computer literacy as well as personal training. American University's free technology training courses range from building basic computer skills to more advanced IT training workshops. Citrix GoToTraining.

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Reflections from #MFOM14: Email Marketing, Fundraising, and Visual Communications

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On day 2, I was part of the Visual Communications panel with four panelists (some you might recognize from the NTEN Community!): While my workshop on Day 1 focused a lot on internal processes and best practices, the next question that we anticipated from attendees was, "What tools can I use to help create this compelling content?"

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Working Toward Internet Access for Everyone

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The Lifeline Program is funded through the Universal Service Fund via contributions from telecom companies (and their customers). This spring, NTEN launched its Digital Inclusion Fellowship Program in which 16 young community leaders in eight Google Fiber communities will have paid internships for a year with local charities.

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Free In-Person Events for Nonprofit Techies

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This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , HandsOn Tech , DataKind , and more. Colorado Springs, Colorado: Mobile + Desktop = Universal Apps. Toronto, Canada: Toronto Net Tuesday: Digital Literacy for Nonprofits. Upcoming Events. Tuesday, September 8, 2015.