By special arrangement, here are two April 11 events that are free and open to all interested in working to improve digital literacy, engagement, and access to technology and the Internet. We hope some Technology Literacy Collaborative members and friends will take advantage of this unique opportunity to network with people from across the country and from across organization types, while the national, NTEN\u00a0Nonprofit Technology\u00a0 Conference (NTC) is in Minneapolis. RSVPs are requested, but conference registration is not required for these events! Free and open to all!<\/p>\n
Building Bridges that Span the Digital Divide NTEN\u00a0CommTech\u00a0Gathering Thursday, April 11, 2013, 4-6pm (Central Time) Hilton Minneapolis, The Gallery<\/p>\n
1001 Marquette Ave S, www.hilton.com\/Minneapolis<\/a><\/p>\n Tens of thousands of nonprofit and library professionals work each day to bridge the digital divide, but where are the bridges between the professionals? We\u2019re all so busy that it can be a challenge to step back and see what other people are doing that may be beneficial to our efforts to bring technology training and access to our communities. Join us during NTC\u00a0where computer trainers, library staff, volunteers and program managers will share successes and challenges related to their work with digital inclusion, BTOP, and digital literacy training. Hear about national efforts to develop a resource portal that will help us all improve our programs.<\/p>\n By special arrangement with NTEN, this program event is free and open to locals and anyone interested, even if you’re not attending the NTEN conference!<\/p>\n RSVP requested for planning purposes, not required. Walk-ins welcome.<\/p>\n To RSVP: http:\/\/tlc-mn.org\/sites\/tlc-mn.org\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=1971&qid=29478<\/a><\/p>\n Co-Convenors: Kami Griffiths, Community Technology Network (San Francisco), and Mary Ann Van Cura, Minnesota State Library Services and Technology Literacy Collaborative (MN)<\/p>\n Get Inclusive Happy Hour<\/p>\n Thursday, April 11, 2013, 5:30-8:00 pm (with lingering…) (Central Time)<\/p>\n Devil’s Advocate Bar (half block from Downtown Hilton Minneapolis)<\/p>\n Join national and local supporters of inclusive digital engagement along side the national Nonprofit Technology\u00a0 Conference in Minneapolis at this unofficial rogue networking event. This is a great opportunity for local community members and conference attendees interested in digital inclusion, online community engagement, online neighbor connecting and immigrant integration with local social media to mix it up.<\/p>\n Click here to find out more and to RSVP, http:\/\/tlc-mn.org\/sites\/tlc-mn.org\/modules\/civicrm\/extern\/url.php?u=1972&qid=29478<\/a>.<\/p>\n Host: Steven Clift, e-democracy.org<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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