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The 2020 Trust’s Digital Inclusion map (at www.digitalinclusion.nz) has reached a milestone, with over 500 resources ‘pins’ added. 2020 launched the prototype Digital Inclusion map at InternetNZ’s NetHui in July 2015. At the launch, the Executive Director of the 2020 Trust explained, “The digital sector needs a better understanding of who is working with which communities,to build and grow ... Read more
A new World Internet Project report (pdf, 2MB) released today by AUT concludes that many New Zealanders continue to be digitally disadvantaged. The Executive Director of the World Internet Project in New Zealand, Dr Philippa Smith, says that the report shows the digital divide still persists. She commented that age and household income are still ... Read more
Media Statement, for release 3 March 2016, 9am Laurence Millar has stepped down from his position as Chair to take up the role of Executive Director, following the resignation of Vanisa Dhiru, who will leave the organisation on 10 March to complete her research and further her academic qualifications. “The Trust is widely recognised for ... Read more
Opinion piece published on Scoop.co.nz, 11 February 2016 By Vanisa Dhiru, Executive Director – 2020 Trust Whether we like it or not, the internet is part of our lives. I spent 30 minutes on Skype this weekend with a friend overseas, helping him set up a new iPhone he had gifted his mother. In minutes we had set up ... Read more
Over the last 12 -18 months the 2020 Trust has increased delivery of their digital literacy programmes in the Auckland region. This is in response to the fact that more than 30% of the NZ families with children that have no internet access are in the greater Auckland region. To support this move into Auckland, the 2020 Trust is ... Read more
A new study of eight digital inclusion organisations in the USA strongly supports the approach taken in New Zealand by the 2020 Trust, partners, government and supporters with Computers in Homes and other 2020 initiatives. The report by Dr. Colin Rhinesmith, Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Oklahoma, ... Read more
Trust Chair Laurence Millar reviews the year to June: in 15 years of Computers in Homes helped 15,000 families, and a review shows continuing strong need and value for money; ICDL will upskill 7,500 jobseekers over three years; Executive Director, staff, contractors and partners keep focus on digital inclusion. ... Read more
Recently four – no, now it's six – New Zealand primary schools researched and published stories on Living Heritage. There are nearly 150 schools' stories online. Living Heritage is a bilingual initiative enabling school students to develop and publish an online resource, based on a heritage treasure in their community, preserving them for future generations in the National Library archive. ... Read more
The Hon Nikki Kaye, Associate Minister of Education, today announced a range of initiatives to help ensure that every student benefits from the advantages of digital technologies for learning. Towards Digital Fluency addresses all four dimensions of learning in the 21st Century – infrastructure, teaching and learning practices, online content and equitable access. ... Read more
2020 Trust staff took part in today’s National Shakeout earthquake drill. Kristina stepped up to her role as warden and Karin and Bill followed her instructions – under the desks! They then proceeded to consume the 3-day supply of food and water. Last seen they were gorging on the Timtams! Karin tried the emergency escape from our ... Read more
