Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 3, 2013

Guest Beneblog by Betsy Beaumon, VP and General Manager, Benetech’s Global Literacy Program. Betsy Beaumon I recently had the honor to speak at the first-ever Braille Summit , hosted on June 19-21, 2013 by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) and Perkins School for the Blind.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

A few months ago, I attended Microsoft Citizenship's YouthSpark Connection event and heard first-hand from recent high school graduates about how dire the need for digital literacy is. Defining Digital Literacy. But first, what exactly is digital literacy? " The Role of Libraries. The Role of Schools.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

If you have a good idea, the potential to change lives and the ability to create your app, starting today, November 5, 2012 through February 28, 2013, your app has the opportunity to make it to the top for up to US$15,000 in prizes. Public voting: March 1 – March 15. Top Image: Take that, app!, Contest Information.

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JULY 17, 2015

They will create and promote digital literacy programs. Every Public Library in the United States. Digital inclusion is already a core area of work for all public libraries if we simply judge by the always-packed public access computers in the 17,000 or so public libraries in the U.S. Image : ESOlex / Shutterstock.

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APRIL 28, 2014

Since Earth Day 2013, the eCycle Best has recycled more than 34,000 gadgets. The report examined how mobile devices are making an impact on literacy in developing countries. Our donor partner, BetterWorld Wireless, provides discounted services and donated phones to eligible nonprofits and public libraries. Images: iFixit.

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