Chissà se chi sta lavorando alle "smart cities" ha in mente anche iniziative come questa. juan carlos http://www.techgoeshome.org/ Tech Goes Home strives to ensure that all residents of the City of Boston are provided with the tools, training, and access to support 21st century skill development. In addition, TGH provides opportunities for all residents to connect to schools, community programs and assets, government agencies, and each other. The TGH program offers residents the ability to improve their quality of life as new members of the online community. *What is Tech Goes Home?* Tech Goes Home (TGH) is an 11 year old, broadband education program, recognized by the FCC's National Broadband Plan for excellence in broadband adoption programming as well as being the recipient of Verizon's National Tech Savvy Award. In collaboration with Mayor Menino, Boston Public Schools, the Boston Center for Youth and Family Services, the Boston Public Library, the Timothy Smith Network, and the Boston Housing Association, TGH reaches thousands of Boston families and citizens. The currnet TGH model was developed at the Lilla G Frederick Pilot Middle School in the Grove Hall neighborhood of Dorchester.** *Why is TGH Critical?* Many vulnerable populations, including children, non-english speakers and seniors, lack the access, tools and training required to fully realize the potential of technology. *Goals of the School-Based TGH Program:* - To encourage parents and children to work together toward a common goal - To enhance the relationship between parents and teachers - To help children improve their academic performance - To help adults acquire 21st Century technology skills - To empower children and adults to advocate for themselves and their community *Goals of the Community-Based TGH Program* - To help provide technology access, training, and hardware to members of the Boston community - To enhance the relationship between members of the community and community institutions such as Community Centers, Housing Associations, and Public Libraries - To help adults acquire 21st Century technology skills - To expose citizens to the many online resources offered by the City of Boston and our many partners - To empower adults to advocate for themselves and their community** *How Does it Work?* - Families and participants come to the school or community site for 15 quality hours to learn new and exciting technology skills. - Areas of focus for the training sessions include using an online office suite, effective communication techniques, Internet resources for both students and families, job search resources, and financial literacy. - All those that complete the program may also be eligible for significantly discounted Internet. - Graduates may purchase a netbook at an incredibly low price. - Non-English speaking participants receive a free subscription to Rosetta Stone online. - In the school-based model, a family member and student of the school must attend all required training sessions together in order to complete the program. The community-based model are open to families and individuals. - TGH@School is open to students in grades 5 and higher. - All participants must be residents of Boston.