Community computing

To help you make informed choices about how to use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in your community organisation, this Hot Topic examines and links 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 are Andy Williamson and Ian Thomson.

Background  (Full list of 1 articles)

• What is community informatics?

  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: 3 March 2006

Documents and Resources  (Full list of 8 items)

• Australian Community Connectivity papers

  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 March 2008

• Connecting Communities - Research and Publications

  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: 17 March 2006

• Effective use of of ICT in the community

  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: 21 February 2006

Websites  (Full list of 2 links)

• CI email lists

  There are two e-mail discussion lists available to Community Informatics researchers and practitioners.
  Date added: 21 February 2006

• CI research websites

  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 added: 21 February 2006