When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. When the student is really ready, the teacher will disappear. (Lao Tzu) Only an ancient proverb could describe the delightfully surprising... read more →
According to Pew Research, one-third of adults ages 65 and older say they never use the internet, and roughly half say they do not have home broadband services. This makes... read more →
“Do good for others, and it may come back in unexpected ways.” This cliche proved true for volunteer digital coach Lauren Woolley. Throughout their Home Connect sessions, Lauren and her... read more →
The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear that the digital divide is a persisting problem in our country, and it's not going to solve itself. As libraries and community centers remain... read more →
You know that warm feeling you get when you help someone out, brighten someone's day, or better another person's life? There is something rewarding about offering your time and resources... read more →
The pandemic continues to shift many aspects of our daily lives online — from accessing telehealth, completing schoolwork, searching for jobs, and working from home. Now more than ever, internet... read more →
Originally from Venezuela, Carlos Sivira Falcon has spent most of his life in the Bay Area. After graduating from San Jose State University with a degree in business, Carlos began working... read more →
The digital divide is no longer a division between those with access to technology and those without it. A holistic explanation of the digital divide must consider an individual's level... read more →
The Associated Press featured Community Tech Network in a recent article, "Never too late: Pandemic propels older shoppers online." Over a dozen different news outlets have picked up the article, including... read more →
"My learner is interested in my success, and I'm interested in her success," says volunteer digital coach Ariana Chen. "I love how passionate the older adults are to learn, grow,... read more →