Children, Youth, and Families At Risk
Iowa State University Extension
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CYFAR projects are expected to expand technology access, knowledge, and skills among the children, youth, and families of the project communities, and include technology in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Additional technology resources are located on CYFERnet's Technology section.
Project Electronic Portfolio Evaluation
Iowa CYFAR project staff chose to utilize portfolio evaluation in addition to other evaluation methods to capture a more complete picture of the state and community-based projects.
Additional Technology Resources
The Digital Divide: What Have We Done? What Have We Learned?
September 2001
Faye C.H. Lee, University of California-Davis
Nikki Sigler Andrews, University of Minnesota
The gap in the U.S. between the "haves" and the "have nots" of computer technology access and literacy has been well-documented and publicized in the popular media. Since 1991, through the national Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) program, USDA has contributed to reducing this gap by supporting, indeed requiring, electronic connectivity at the more than 500 community-based programs that serve low-income audiences. This study aimed to examine how community-based CYFAR projects utilize technology to reach at-risk audiences. Iowa State University Extension and the State Strengthening targeted community project in Dubuque were chosen as exemplary examples of technology integration by the Children, Youth and Families At Risk Program of CSREES-USDA.
Digital Divide
The Digital Divide Network is the Internet's largest community for educators, activists, policy makers and concerned citizens working to bridge the digital divide. At DDN you can; build your own online community, publish a blog, share documents and discussions with colleagues, and post news, events and articles. You can also find the archived discussion lists of the DIGITAL DIVIDE listserv. Membership is free and open to all, so join today!
About CTCNet
Community Technology Centers' Network
The Community Technology Centers' Network (CTCNet) is a national membership network of community technology centers (CTCs) and other non-profits, united in their commitment to provide technology access and education to undeserved communities. CTCNet works through the CTC Network to provide resources and advocacy to improve the quality and sustainability of CTCs.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
A Nation Online: Entering the Broadband Age is the sixth report released by the U.S. Department of Commerce examining the use of computers, the Internet, and other information technology tools by the American people.
- On-line Communities: using electronic tools
- presentation for ISUE by Diana Broshar
April 2002
Issues addressed included when to use an on-line community, how to create one, and using the tools. - Integrating Technology into CYFAR Projects
- presentation at CYFAR 2001 Conference by Barbara Woods and Diana Broshar
- Explore the many ways the Iowa CYFAR project staff have used technology instead of traditional methods of communication, evaluation, training, and conducting work.