New York City And Statewide Computer Technology & Education Resources
New York City Technology Support

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  COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
  
  Per Scholas
  Per Scholas is all about children and families and the modern barrier to opportunity imposed on those who are denied
  access to technology.
  
  Per Scholas provides low cost fully reconditioned and upgraded recent model Pentium II computers and monitors with new keyboard,
  mouse and speakers, a full suite of software and free internet access to individual children and families through social service agencies,
  PTAs, consumer unions, mentor programs and other nonprofits. This extraordinary value is made possible by the generosity of over 50 major
  community-friendly corporations that contribute their displaced equipment for this purpose. Extending the technology budgets of schools,
  assembling high quality new Per Scholas computers at a substantial discount as a result of low overhead, privileged access to components,
  market focus and the absence of profit.
  
  Low Income Networking and Communications Project
  This organization fosters the use of new technology by organizations that service the low-income communities and the members
  of those communities.
  
  
  Fund for the City of New York's Technology Training
  Run. Faster, smoother, smarter. Every day, your organization depends on you to do more, know more, and be more. Isn't
  it time your skills outpaced your to-do list?
  
  The Fund for the City of New York can help you get ahead, stay on track or catch up with hands-on courses and individual
  coaching designed by and for the nonprofit sector. From basic applications in the Microsoft Suite to specialized tools like
  Dreamweaver and METRIX: The Database for Nonprofit Excellence, the Fund's courses will get you and your organization
  running faster, smoother, smarter. Visit www.fcny.org to find the classes that are right for you.
  
  NPower NY
  NPower New York provide technology support to New York nonprofits through training, technology consulting and a variety of
  other programs and support projects.
  
  Media Jumpstart
  Media Jumpstart is a nonprofit, worker-run collective dedicated to strengthening the impact of NYC nonprofit organizations
  working for social change. By building opportunities for collaboration and developing and sharing appropriate tools, MJ helps
  these organizations create systems to more effectively collaborate, organize, advocate, and serve their constituencies, thus
  increasing the impact of their efforts and helping to build a more just society.
  
  Community Technology Center Bank at ILT
  Mission: Building on the national effort to address the digital divide through community-based solutions, the New York City
  Council and the Economic Development Corporation joined together to provide funding in FY 2002 to establish a ''CTC Bank''
  whose mission is to aid, coordinate and disseminate the technology efforts of the City's 136 Community Technology Centers (CTCs).
  The CTC Bank is managed by the Institute for Learning Technologies (ILT) at Teachers College/Columbia University in partnership
  with an expanding consortium of community-based organizations that operate CTCs across the five boroughs.
  
  Project Team: The CTC Bank is physically located at ILT and formally began its one-year program on February 15th, 2002.
  The two project staff members - the Project Director (Bruce Lincoln) and the Manager of CTC Services (Nick Noe) - are employees
  of ILT and will be supported by the technology empowerment team at ILT developed through the HR2K1 and Eiffel Projects.
  
  
  
  
  COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATION CENTERS
  
  Playing to Win
  Playing2Win (P2W), Harlem’s cutting-edge technology and education center, is leading the next generation of technology
  users to the forefront of economic, social and educational opportunities. Founded in 1980, the organization provides youths
  and adults a creative environment where technological arts are the centerpiece of learning. Through independent study, group
  workshops, and one-on-one interaction, students gain experience in web design, digital art and video, music production, e-business,
  and an array of other marketable skills.
  
  Jacob Riis Settlement House CTC
  The Jacob Riis Community Technology Center (CTC) has much to offer communities to access and learn about
  technology. The CTC features 13 computers that are used by all of our programs and promotes the to use of technology
  as tools to enhance educational, personal, and professional achievement of our participants. There are various computer
  programs for ages ranging from young children to senior citizens. These programs are here to educate the residents of
  Queensbridge, Ravenswood, and other areas of New York City.
  
  CTC Bank
  A map of CTC's in New York City
  
  Digital Divide Network
  At the Digital Divide Network, we examine the digital divide from many perspectives. The website
  offers a range of information, tools and resources that help practictioners stay on top of digital divide
  developments. It also serves as forum where practictioners can share their experiences with colleagues
  around the world. We look at the causes and effects of the divide from four distinct angles: technology
  access, literacy and learning, content, and economic development. In each of these areas, we pay particular
  attention to the role of local individuals and organizations when it comes to bridging the divide. In many cases,
  the stories featured on DDN come directly from the people working on the divide at the local level. These stories
  all provide unique perspectives and insights on what it takes to bridge the digital divide. Taken as a whole, the information
  exchanged on DDN is laying the foundation of a knowledge network for people and communities interested in working together
  to bridge the divide.
  
  Community Technology Center's Network (CTCNet)
  CTCNet is a national, non-profit membership organization of more than one thousand independent community
  technology centers where people get free or low-cost access to computers and computer-related technology,
  such as the Internet, together with learning opportunities that encourage exploration and discovery.
  
  
  
  
  GUIDES & TOOLS ON USING THE INTERNET
  
  Beginner's Guide To Life And The Internet
  A personalized site geared toward people new to the net. Very interesting and broad subjects discussed on the page.
  
  Best Practices Toolkit
  Communication in the Public Interest's web page of resources for taking full advantage of ''New Media'' for nonprofit organizations.
  
  CommunicationNET: Bringing People Together with Technology
  CommunicationNET is a collaboration among nonprofit organizations, community leaders, individuals and small businesses.
  Their goal is to bring low-cost, high-value information technology training and education to underserved communities in New York City.
  
  Equal Justice Network Internet Beginner Page
  Some basic internet navigation tips and related sites.
  
  Internet Nonprofit Center
  A site with information for donors and volunteers and how they can use the internet.
  
  Nonprofit Online News: Current News
  This site provides links to articles and sites relevant to nonprofits that are available on the net. It is updated daily
  with the weekly listings available in digest form.
  
  Internet Anagram Server
  Internet fun and playtime using anagram
  
  New York Times Cyber Navigator
  The NYT's launch pad for internet research. Free subscription gives you access to many resources.
  
  WebReference.com
  Reference guide for webmasters.
  
  Wired News
  Magazine for internet users.
  
  ZD Internet
  Magazine for internet users, has daily updates on the latest in net information.
  
  
  
  
  SEARCH ENGINES
  
  Google
  A basic search engine with a strange name
  
  Alta Vista
  A basic net search engine.
  
  DogPile
  An internet index. Usually more organized than a search engine
  
  Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
  Encyclopædia Britannica's internet index.
  
  Excite
  A basic net search engine
  
  HotBot
  A basic net search engine.
  
  Infoseek
  A basic net search engine.
  
  Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
  A collection of links to News, Search Engines, 'Zines(Web Magazines), Journals, Libraries, Industries, Telecoms,
  | ISPs, Internet Standards Organizations and University Web sites.
  
  Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
  A collection of links to News, Search Engines, 'Zines(Web Magazines), Journals, Libraries, Industries, Telecoms,
  ISPs, Internet Standards Organizations and University Web sites.
  
  Internet Public Library
  The first public library of the Internet to serve the public by finding, evaluating, selecting, organizing, describing, and
  creating quality information resources.
  
  I-Tools!
  A resource where you can find anything or research anything.
  
  Learn the Net
  Site teaches users about the internet in five languages. (English, Spanish, German, French and Italian)
  
  LookSmart
  A basic net search engine.
  
  Lycos
  A basic net search engine.
  
  Mining Company
  An Internet index. Usually more organized than a search engine.
  
  Virtual Reference Desk
  This site has links to many different types of information. Starting point for data mining
  
  Ultimate Search Page
  This site lets you pick and choose how and where you will look for information.
  
  WebCrawler
  A basic net search engine.
  
  Yahoo
  An Internet index. Usually more organized than a search engine.
  
  Juno Email
  Free e-mail package. Must download software onto your computer. Now also features web access for a fee.
  
  Mail.com
  Free web based e-mail program. Check your mail from anywhere with internet access.
  
  NetZero
  Free email and web access. Must download software onto your computer.
  
  Hotmail
  Free web based e-mail program. Check your mail from anywhere with internet access.
  
  Netscape Mail
  Free web based e-mail program. Check your mail from anywhere with internet access.
  
  Pronto Mail
  Free web based e-mail program. Check your mail from anywhere with internet access
  
  
  
  
  RELATED RESOURCES
  
  ZD Internet
  Magazine for internet users, has daily updates on the latest in net information
  
  Wired News
  Magazine for internet users.
  
  CNet
  THE computer network. Features include comparison shopping, tons of downloads, articles and resources.
  
  The Benton Foundation
  The Benton Foundation works to realize the social benefits made possible by the public interest use of communications.
  
  Beginner's Guide To Life And The Internet
  A personalized site geared toward people new to the net. Very interesting and broad subjects discussed on the page.
  
  Accessible Web Authoring Resources and Education Center
  A branch of the HTML Authoring Guild, this site provides resources for netcitizens concerned with accessibility to webpages
  for all internet users. If you are thinking of building a website or already have one, you should visit this site.
  
  Download.com
  A resource for freeware and shareware anti-virus packages.
  
  McAfee
  Home of the McAfee anti-virus program.
  
  Scambusters
  These three sites expose myths and legends commonly spread via emails.
  
  Symantec
  Home of Norton Anti-Virus program, a classic protection package. Or go here to their virus definition center.
  
  Symantec Virus Hoax Center
  This virus center is on top the new fake viruses and can tell you which will cause damage and which are bogus.
  
  Urban Legends
  These three sites expose myths and legends commonly spread via emails.
  
  The Ring of Folklore and Urban Legends
  These three sites expose myths and legends commonly spread via emails.