smbs showcases their broabdand adoption projects
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Southwest MN Broadband Services
Blandin Broadband Community Grant2012-2014
CLASSES HELD Immanuel Lutheran School Lakefield- 22
attendees JCC High School - 6 attendees Lakefield Library -11 attendees Jackson Library - 9 attendees
An Online Presence for Everyone
Facebook Twitter Linked In
Material Covered
County Library Staff Prairie Ecology Bus Director
Poppe’s Pumpkin Patch Immanuel Lutheran ChurchOne on One
Training/Business Specific
Of the attendees: __28__ now have Facebook Pages
__10__ currently are on Twitter
__21__ are on LinkedIn
Enhanced Online Presence
SMB’s monthly platforms were designed to support and enhance the fundamentals taught in the classes and foster ongoing learning.
Social Media Breakfast
PC’s for PEOPLE
PC’s for People – Julie Foote
Donors PCs for People wants to make it as easy for you as
possible to help people gain access to technology. We make it easy for
companies to donate their computers by offering a cost-saving alternative to using expensive corporate recyclers. Many companies even qualify for free pickup!
Individuals can make tax-deductible donations of working computers and computer parts.
All are welcome to make financial gifts to help us further our mission of creating new opportunities by providing personal computers and education to people who have limited experience with technology due to social, physical and/or economic circumstances.
PC’s for People
Eligibility To receive a computer from PCs for People a potential recipient
must be below the 150% poverty level or be currently enrolled in a government assistance program. Below is the current 2014 poverty guidelines and examples of programs that are eligible:
Adult & Child Mental Health Case Management Employment Services Medicaid Food Support of Financial Assistance Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Section 8 or other Federal Public Housing Assistance Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) The National School Lunch Program's "Free Lunch" Program Head Start Extended Foster Care
PC’s for People
Recipients (received tower, monitor, keyboard, mouse and cables) JCC = 46 PCs to Free and Reduced Lunch families SSC (Okabena) = 21 PCs to Heron Lake Okabena Free and
Reduced Lunch families Brewster Middles School = 15 PCs to Free and Reduced
Lunch families Immanuel Lutheran School = 20 PCs for computer lab Round Lake Community Center = 2 PCs for public use Heron Lake Assisted Living resident with MS Southwestern Mental Health client Local business covered 90 day warranty replacements =
Schrader Consulting, http://www.schraderconsulting.com/
PC’s for People
What were the project Goals? Update computer lab with 25 PCs Intergenerational learning
What were the best Outcomes? Updated OS, Office, and converted all to wireless Added classroom projector for instruction
Where do we go from here? Develop classes that seniors would be interested in learning
about i.e. Facebook, Skype, Google Hangout…
PCs for People
Venue Purchase
• The HLO School District purchased devices for classroom and community use.
• They are being used by members of the community and students for learning and other projects.
Round Lake Brewster Schools – Ray Hassing
Our Goal was to put technology in the hands of our Early Childhood Family Education students and parents.
Children are introduced to new educational games and software at an early age. It also allows parents to use technology and to be able to learn with their child.
The most fun was watching the students use technology at such a young age.
Jackson County Libraries – Tam Erickson
E-readersI-pads
iPads for Generational UseJen Tewes, Sanford Jackson
• iPads used for:• Patient Education• Child/family in emergency or lab
departments to decrease anxiety• Educating patient on the use of
Sanford My Chart• Inpatients to connect with family
and current events• Surgical patients to pass the time
WiFi Hotspots
Purpose is to make internet available in public places
Identified areas where people gather. Currently installed at: Lakefield VFW, Heron Lake Community Center, Sport Shots Tavern-Round Lake, Okabena Liquor Store, Jackson Legion, Silver Bucket in Brewster, continue to play phone tag with Bergen Bar & Grill
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Ride the Wave: 60/90 Corridor Initiative
Ride the Wave: 60/90 Corridor Initiative
Connecting people and businesses to the Highway 60 / Interstate 90 / Highway 71 corridor through umbrella marketing
Ride the Wave: 60/90 Corridor Initiative
Communities boasting the latest in communication infrastructure and Internet connectivity
Marketing fiber to your home or business
Marketing regional assets Attracting and maintaining an
efficient workforce
The MN Public Broadband Alliance will research and review the benefits of creating a technology partnership to improve delivery of broadband services and maximize broadband use by member communities, with support of a $10,000 Blandin Foundation grant.
The project will look at how a technology alliance could satisfy the common needs of publically financed broadband networks. The MPBA will identify other regional technology alliances that could guide their effort, while also evaluating the potential for member communities to serve as mentors for additional communities wanting to increase their broadband capabilities.
Blandin Foundation awards grant to the MN Public Broadband Alliance for broadband collaboration study