UIUC Community Infomatics Initiative Webpage

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Resource Title or Name: Champaign-Urbana Illinois Community Informatics Initiative - Home Page

URL: http://www.cii.uiuc.edu/

Source (Publisher): Community Informatics Initiative - Champaign/Urbana IL


Resource Publication Date (as appropriate): Last edited Sept 8, 2008


Entry Author: Robert Blomeyer


Entry Date: November 13, 2008


Disciplinary Content / Subject: All/None (grassroots community technology initiative)

Grade Level: Community-based Descriptors: Community organizing, digital divide, equity, social justice

Brief Description Resource:

This is the home page of the Community Infomatics Initiative in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. This initiative evolved over several years from efforts begin at the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana to extend internet connectivity to the schools and families in their local communities. The resources here provide a powerful example demonstrating how communities and educational institutions can work together to close the digital divide and promote equal access to technology resources in America's communities.