Community Computing
To help you make informed choices about how to use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in your community organisation, this Hot Topic examined, and linked to, case-studies and research into the use of ICT in the community by citizens, residents and organisations.
(In academic jargon this research is called 'Community Informatics' (CI).)
The editors of this Hot Topic were Andy Williamson and Ian Thomson.
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Parallels can be drawn between the needs of Community ICT in New Zealand and Australia. Here you'll find a number of useful recent papers, case studies, community consultation and presentations from ...
Date updated: 28 September 2010
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The editors of this Hot Topic were Andy Williamson and Ian Thomson.
Date updated: 20 April 2010
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A selection of websites holding useful and interesting research. The Journal of Community Informatics http://ci-journal.net/ is a good website to start with.
Date updated: 20 April 2010
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These documents include the key NZ Connecting Communities strategy, research, and conference initiatives. They will help you understand community ICT in New Zealand, and were used in developing ...
Date updated: 28 September 2010
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Much has been made of the potential of ICT to help community groups and residents, but what research is there on how much it really helps?
Date updated: 20 April 2010
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The Community Access Program (CAP) is a cornerstone of the Connecting Canadians Initiative. It is primarily concerned with the provision of affordable public Internet access to Canadians, as well as ...
Date updated: 20 April 2010
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Does the Internet empower communities or perpetuate the status quo? Can universal internet access resolve education, employment, and other social gaps?
Date updated: 20 April 2010
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This special edition of the Community Informatics Journal focuses on sustainability.
Date updated: 20 April 2010
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Community Informatics (CI) is the study and the practice of enabling communities with Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs).
Date updated: 20 April 2010
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Community informatics is both the study and practice of how information and communications technologies are used for personal, social, cultural and economic development in a community settings.
Date updated: 20 April 2010