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National Events for Neighborhood Networks Week 2007


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	Essay Contest
	Event Planning Guide
	Save-the-Date Card

In addition to the local events hosted by centers across the country, Neighborhood Networks offered a national Neighborhood Networks Week program to ensure that all centers had the opportunity to participate in the celebration.

Below is a list of the national events held during Neighborhood Networks Week.

Date and Time

Event Description

How to Participate

Monday, June 25
10 a.m. – Noon
(EDT)

The Diane Armstrong Family Learning Center at Goodwill Industries hosted a live Web cast of its graduation ceremony. The observance recognized the achievements of more than 60 adults who successfully completed the English as a Second Language (ESL), computer skills, and basic education programs.

Visit the KidzOnline site to view an archive of this Web cast.

Tuesday, June 26
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
(EDT)

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) Southeastern/Atlantic Region (SE/A) hosted a one-hour Web cast and conference call that taught participants how to access health information on MedlinePlus.gov, a free consumer health information Web site from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), and other NLM resources. In addition, SE/A staff provided information and training on how to locate available funding resources and prepare a fundable proposal.

No archive available.

Wednesday, June 27
12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
(EDT)

Representatives from TechSoup’s Healthy and Secure Computing (HSC) Program hosted a 45-minute Webinar that discussed disk protection, Internet content filtering options, and how to implement a regular maintenance schedule. Participants also learned how to obtain no- and low-cost software.

(NOTE: A Webinar is a conference call with a feature that allows participants access to documents and features on the presenter's computer. Often referred to as an "online meeting," a Webinar does not enable participants to see the presenter; only hear them via the conference call. Participants interact with the presenter via the conference call. Shared documents may include screen shots, information from the Internet, or other resources the presenter would like to share. Participants may need to download basic (free) software to participate in a Webinar.)

No archive available.

Related Links

Free/Inexpensive Software:

	TechSoup
	Techsoup—downloads
	PC Connection
	CDW
	Amazon

Links for More Information:

	Content Filter Comparison Chart
	TechSoup
	CTC Net
	MaintainIT Project
	WebJunction
	Glossary of Terms

Wednesday, June 27
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
(EDT)

Representatives from the Computer Clubhouse hosted a conference call that discussed the learning approaches used in the Computer Clubhouse and provided ideas about how to engage youth in a compelling way. The one-hour call included an overview of the Computer Clubhouse's learning principles and an opportunity for questions and discussion. Participants were also given a link that allowed them to take a virtual tour of a Computer Clubhouse.

Visit the Computer Clubhouse site to access the link that will enable participants to view the video tour of a Computer Clubhouse and to download the PowerPoint presentation about the Clubhouse.

No audio archive available.

Thursday, June 28
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
(EDT)

Members of the Neighborhood Networks technical assistance team moderated this Webinar that brought together the experience and expertise of representatives from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Operation HOPE. During the one-hour session, centers learned the best ways to forge partnerships with local organizations and businesses. Participants also discovered the “Top 10 Partners Hidden in Your Communities” and heard about successful partnership development strategies. In addition, participants learned what partners look for when they are approached by local organizations.

Visit the LISC Web site to access an archive of this Webinar.

In addition, the following files were referenced during the call:

Attachment A—Partnership Letter (MS Word Version) (PDF)
Attachment B—Sample Thank You (MS Word Version) (PDF)
Attachment C—Sample MOU
(MS W ord Version) (PDF)
Attachment D—Sample LOA
(MS W ord Version) (PDF)

Friday, June 29
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
(EDT)

A participant in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) Imagine Mars Project, the Park Villas Family Learning Opportunity Center hosted a one-hour, interactive Web cast. This event showcased how NASA’s national arts, sciences, and technology education initiative teams students with scientists, engineers, artists, and civic leaders to design a futuristic Mars community. During the Web cast, center participants shared their projects and center staff discussed their participation in the Imagine Mars Project. Participants submitted questions electronically and a NASA or Park Villa representative answered them on the air. NASA wrapped up the Web cast with details on an Imagine Mars competition that is open to all Neighborhood Networks centers.

To join this event, go to NASA’s Imagine Mars Project Web site, and click on the link to the Neighborhood Networks Web cast to view the archive of the Web cast.

Content current as of 30 October 2007

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