Local news Stories Fake news and fact-checking: Q&A with the editor of PolitiFact Angie Drobnic Holan, editor of PolitiFact, spoke at Queens University of Charlotte on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Before her presentation, Ms. Holan discussed her work in an interview broadcast on Facebook Live.
Stories How Urban League certification programs address economic mobility A multi-year investment in certification programs by the Urban League is focusing on at least two issues critical to Charlotte’s future — economic inequality, and the creation of skills needed to strengthen the city’s digital infrastructure.
Viewpoint Can’t offer anything to your community? Think again. We have a responsibility to our communities to give of ourselves in a positive way. When an opportunity to volunteer with Digital Charlotte came up, it was a perfect match for me. I knew that I could make a difference […]
List Five tech tips for non-profits new to coworking spaces Lucas Keiffer manages technology support for members of the Advent Coworking space in Charlotte. He recently discussed best tech practices for non-profit organizations, small businesses, and new members of coworking spaces. 1. Ensure you have a fast, reliable internet connection. […]
Stories NC CIO: Charlotte leads in digital inclusion The secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Information Technology says Charlotte is a leading force for digital inclusion in the state.
Stories New services provide volunteers with digital inclusion curriculum A collaborative project from Digital Charlotte builds digital inclusion in Mecklenburg County by creating partnerships with non-profit organizations.
Stories North Carolina project fills gap between journalists and citizens Researchers have learned that some North Carolinians distrust the news media and want it to do a better job of prioritizing community and political issues to create the news they need.
Stories How Village Network serves the digital needs of seniors Charlotte Village Network is a non-profit organization that helps senior citizens age in place — and digital tools are a key component for providing access to services.
Viewpoint Designing online solutions for senior citizens When it comes to the advantages of digital access in reducing isolation among seniors, there is recognition that technology is changing rapidly. Traditional means of communication are being de-emphasized. But not everyone can afford the latest technology.
Stories A journal about digital inclusion, designed for readability A discussion with Dr. Alexis Carreiro, editor of the Journal of Digital and Media Literacy. The JODML focuses on the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and share information online, create content on multiple platforms, and use these skills to be a digital citizen.
Stories Four big lessons from the front lines of the digital divide Highlights of a Jan. 11, 2017 Digital Charlotte meeting at Johnson C. Smith University, focusing on how North Carolina organizations are addressing the digital divide.
Stories Two new Fellows help Charlotte navigate the net A new year for digital inclusion is beginning for a national nonprofit technology leadership organization. Two new fellows—Caché Owens and Margo Scurry–are taking steps towards social justice in Charlotte.
Stories Charlotte educator: devices are just the first step in digital inclusion For a technology educator at West Charlotte High School, distributing low-cost personal computers opens countless doors for students — but devices are just the first step in helping people succeed online.
