Digitally Inclusive Communities: A Discussion from a Variety of Community Perspectives
- Conference Year
- Online Northwest 2015
- Session
- 1
- Type
- Breakout Session
- Presenters
- Drew Pizzolato, Portland State University
- Kimberly Pendell, Portland State University
- Cindy Gibbon, Multnomah County Library
- Cece Hughley Noel, Portland Community Media
- Colleen Dixon, Free Geek
- Abstract
How do communities define and work toward digital inclusion? The possible expansion of Google Fiber into Portland and surrounding cities has spurred conversation among local government, libraries, community-based organizations, and scholars about digital inclusion, and how we can facilitate it in our communities. Panelists representing a variety of perspectives from the Digital Inclusion Network will provide insights from their unique contexts. Attendees will learn about digital inclusion and how it is supported by these organizations.