Vermonters can explore their history through events, books, historic sites, museums, historical society collections across the state. . . and online. Today digitizing local historical collections provides a new way to share a town’s past. Digitizing historical collections lets you: Make materials available to anyone, anywhere in the world Build a collection that can expand;…
If you’re interested in setting up your own version of Internet Interns, check out these lessons that e-Vermont learned along the way: Recognize the unique combination of skills that interns need. Being comfortable with computers is only a starting point, interns need to be comfortable communicating with a wide range of learners, be able to…
(Castleton, VT) At Castleton Elementary School, computers are being integrated into the daily routine of 5th grade students thanks to a 1:1 computing initiative brought together by the e-Vermont Community Broadband Project and Digital Wish. Since 45 netbooks were put into the two 5th grade classrooms last fall, teachers have taken a liking to cloud-based…
(Richford, VT) One of the greatest challenges teachers face with their classrooms is making sure their students are staying on task and engaging with their lessons. When new technology is placed into the situation, one might think that it could create more distractions for students. However, in Richford Elementary classrooms it has had the opposite…
In 1995, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) started the Neighborhood Networks program to support technology as a way to improve the lives of residents in properties that they insured or assisted. Projects supported under this program paired equipment and broadband access with trainings, workshops, mentorship programs, and similar initiatives. The Burlington…
Standard Laptops Mobile laptop labs are the most common set-up. Light weight, mainstream, general purpose laptops are the best choice in most situations. No special hardware configurations or features are required for most uses and lab settings. Laptops with large screens (15 and 17 inch) are preferred by people challenged by poor or declining eyesight. …
The conversations convened in this conference followed topics that e-Vermont has heard discussed at community, state and national levels: Establishing a New Foundation for Business in the Digital Age Building the Local Economy with Online Tools Sharing Local News: Neighborhood Forums and Citizen Journalism Engaging Citizens in State & Local Government Ensuring No Vermonter is…
Although the digital age may seem in its infancy, many Vermont small business owners are learning that they have already had to update their online presence to adapt to the evolving expectations of modern customers. One such Vermont company that recognized a need to update its website and other online resources is Morrisville’s popular eatery…
From late fall of 2011 to spring of 2012, the Vermont State Colleges placed student interns in public libraries to provide one-on-one assistance every week for patrons learning to use the Internet. Combining this service with new computer equipment purchased through e-Vermont, these libraries are creating a true gateway to the online world. What are…
What if nearly every household in a small rural town were in daily communication with each other? What would change? e-Vermont partner Front Porch Forum provides towns and neighborhoods with a virtual town green and bulletin board. Once FPF is set up in a town, it opens unlimited possibilities to connect Calais is a great…