To continue our momentum, not only can we talk directly to each other (our new friends!), we can share ideas and resources in the following ways:
Peer to Peer
- Community of Practice: Community Technology (CoP:CT) - for on the ground sharing of ideas and resources. Focused on operational day to day issues. The CoP:CT includes a listserv, a library and monthly webinars. As a short term solution, we can use the library to share materials (curriculum, program management & evaluation, outreach documents).
- New America Foundation Open Technology Initiative BTOP Listerv and Monthly Calls - focused on BTOP program managers and researchers discussing strategic issues (including evaluation and sustainability). To sign up, contact James Losey - losey@newamerica.net.
Public Policy
- Benton Foundation will convene a working group to create a realistic plan for impacting public policy with an end goal of creating a funding stream for community technology (including Universal Service Fund Reform). If you would like to participate in the working group, contact Cecilia Garcia - cgarcia@benton.org.