[rtpnet-tact] My notes from the CTCNet conference

[Bobbie Crockett]

Good notes on the conference.  Thanks for doing this.

Bobbie
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From: "Judy Hallman" <hallman at email.unc.edu>
To: "TACT" <rtpnet-tact at rtpnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 2:11 PM
Subject: [rtpnet-tact] My notes from the CTCNet conference


> To TACT list:
>
> As usual, there was an exciting group at the CTCNet conference, in DC June
> 27-29. I had hoped to talk with many more people, but the time just
> disappeared. I didn't take as many notes as usual, but perhaps they will
> be helpful to those who weren't able to attend.
>
> CTCNet Board
> ------------
> Erroll Reese was re-elected to the Board of Directors and will continue to
> serve as President.
>
> CTC VISTA Project: http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/
> -------------------------------------------------
> - There were about 40 people at the supervisors' preconference session.
> Introductions indicated a wide range of VISTA projects. The CTC VISTA
> Project has 40 slots and about 1/2 were already filled. Part B
> applications were due July 7. Applicant paperwork is due July 25.
> - College of Public and Community Service, UMASS/Boston, offers an online-
> certificate in Computer Media and Technology --
> http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/cmt/ .
> - Current VISTAs came in for the last hour. What an impressive group! They
> showed a video of a day in the life of a VISTA. I learned that supervisors
> need to help VISTAs with things like finding low-cost housing and applying
> for food-stamps. If possible, put them in touch with other VISTAs, who are
> also trying to live without money for restaurants or movies or the like.
>
> Opening Session:
> ----------------
> - Steve Ronan is leading the Boston wireless project (see
> http://www.ctcnet.org/wireless/wireless_homepage.htm).
> - CTCNet members can join Gifts in Kind International for $100 (see
> http://www.ctcnet.org/giki/giftsinkind.html).
> - CTCNet has received several large grants.
>
> CTCs & Local Schools:
> ---------------------
> Good content, lots of interesting work being done -- see
> http://www2.ctcnet.org/conf/2003/program_detail.asp?SessionID=39 , not all
> the presentations are online yet. There is potential here for more
> collaboration, perhaps a Web-based discussion forum to share ideas and
> successes.
>
> Share Fair -- Free Curriculum for 6th Graders:
> ----------------------------------------------
> Douglas Dumont (RTPnet CTC VISTA) and I showed how to download free lesson
> plans and teaching modules, as well as tips and hints, for an after school
> program to teach basic computer skills to 6th graders. See
> http://www.duke.edu/web/isis/click/module/ for more information about
> CLICK (Creating Literacy in Computer Knowledge), which was also described
> in the session CTCs & Local Schools.
>
> Regional Roundtables -- North Carolina:
> ---------------------------------------
> Bobbie Crockett <bobbie at gcflearnfree.org>,
> Lucy Haagen <durhamlit at aol.com>,
> Lizzie Ellis-Furlong <lefdurhamlit at yahoo.com>,
> Terry Grunwald <tgrunwald at mindspring.com> I don't remember who else.
> We discussed starting a Regional CTCNet Chapter. We talked in terms of a
> package membership fee for joining the Regional Chapter, RTPnet, CTCNet,
> and AFCN.
>
> Sharing Technology Resources Between Multiple CTCs:
> ---------------------------------------------------
> - Steve Wright described how he is using a Sun RaQ.
> - Nicol Turner-Lee, developing a technology coop, homansquare.org, and
> ntrconline.com (7/15/03)
> - Jemeul Johnson, CyberLinkages Community Technology Center,
> http://www.cyberlinkages.org/
>
> Local Organizing: How to Form a Regional CTCNet Chapter:
> --------------------------------------------------------
> Benefits: professional development, tech support, resources, able to get
> site licenses (reduced price, like schools, for example, for
> DeepFreeze), political voice.  Good discussion. There was a handout,
> "Benefits of Becoming a CTCNet Chapter," which should be online soon.
>
> CTCNet Affiliates Meeting and notes from Breaks:
> ------------------------------------------------
> - A lot covered in a short time.
> - The development committee does conference planning. Committees are open
> to all members.
> - Lots of good discussion about ways Association for Community Networks
> (AFCN) and CTCNet can work together, especially member partnerships.
>
> Birds of a Feather -- CT Projects:
> ----------------------------------
> I'm working on the writeup for posting at
> http://www2.ctcnet.org/conf/2003/program_detail.asp?SessionID=21
>
> AFCN: Strategic Planning & Future Initiatives:
> ----------------------------------------------
> - Good discussion on ways to strengthen AFCN.
> - Peter Miller would like to have at least one article on community
> networking in each Community Technology Review.
> - Interesting discussion of privacy, security, and control over personal
> information.
>
> Closing Plenary (I left early):
> -------------------------------
> - Good comments on the role of CTCs in the future.
> - Check out www.thebeehive.org .
> - Get focused and stay connected.
>
> HP Info Pavilion:
> -----------------
> The HP Info Pavilion was very impressive. Lots of good computers. No lines
> to check e-mail. Small gatherings of people showing their work. Great
> printer! It was nice to be able to run off last minute handouts.
>
> Exhibitors:
> -----------
> I didn't see much of the exhibits, but did pick up some info.
> C3 Conferencing (http://www.c3conferencing.com/) seems to have a lot of
> options for conferencing -- audio, web, and video. They can set up a
> one-time conference call. I don't see any cost info.
>
> Judy Hallman (hallman at rtpnet.org, http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman)
> Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/)
>
>
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