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[[TakingITGlobal]] in [[Toronto, Canada]] produces and coordinates the '''Digital Divide Network''' ('''DDN'''), which is a spinoff of [http://www.Helping.org Helping.org] (Helping.org later changed its name to [http://www.Networkforgood.org Networkforgood.org]). The network seeks to narrow the [[digital divide]]. The website serves as an online community of activists, policymakers, researchers and concerned citizens interested in sharing knowledge to help bridge the digital divide. |
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The '''Digital Divide Network''' ('''DDN''') is an online community of activists, policymakers, researchers and concerned citizens interested in sharing knowledge to help bridge the [[digital divide]]. It is a spinoff of Helping.org (Helping.org later changed its name to [[Network for Good]]). [[TakingITGlobal]] in [[Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], Canada produces and coordinates DDN. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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DDN was originally launched as the Digital Divide Clearinghouse in October 1999. The Clearinghouse was a section of a larger web portal called Helping.org. Launched by the America Online Foundation, the [[Benton Foundation]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Digital Divide |url=http://writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/digital-divide.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041105114219/http://writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/digital-divide.html |archive-date=2004-11-05 |url-status=live |access-date=2024-11-30 }}</ref> the [[National Urban League]] and other institutions, Helping.org was dedicated to volunteerism, technology [[capacity building]] for [[Non-profit organizations|nonprofits]] and charitable giving. Two months after the website was launched, [[Bill Clinton]] hosted a national Digital Divide Summit in [[Washington D.C.]] During the meeting, representatives from [[civil society]] and the private sector met with Clinton; soon, the idea was hatched to create a new national [[Web portal]] dedicated to bridging the digital divide. This decision led to the Digital Divide Clearinghouse spinning off from Helping.org to become a new website, [http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org The Digital Divide Network], which was launching in December 1999 by the Benton Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Technology Access and Innovation |url=https://clintonwhitehouse5.archives.gov/WH/Accomplishments/technology.html#:~:text=In%20December%201999,%20President%20Clinton,skills%20needed%20to%20compete%20for |website=ClintonWhiteHouse5.Archives.gov |access-date=2024-11-02 }}</ref> |
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DDN has become a leading website for organizations interested in sharing news, research and other resources to help bridge the digital divide. The site has become more international as well, with users from more than 75 countries. In February 2004, the site and its senior staff relocated to [[Massachusetts]] to move their operation to the Education Development Center (EDC), as part of the creation of a new institute called the EDC Center for Media & Community. DDN was then managed by director [[Andy Carvin]]. Cedar Pruitt served as website editor from April 2004 until September 2005. DDN is managed by TakingITGlobal.org, the Toronto-based [[NGO]] that redesigned the website in 2004. Andy Carvin is no longer directly involved in the website, though he continues to moderate the group's email discussion list.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}} |
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== See also == |
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* {{C|Digital divide|Digital divide−related topics}} |
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* [[Community informatics]] |
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* [[Nonprofit technology]] |
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* [[NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network]] |
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== References == |
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DDN was originally launched as the Digital SQUIADS Clearinghouse in October 1999. The Clearinghouse was a section of a larger web portal called Helping.org. Launched by the [[AOL Foundation]], the [[Benton Foundation]], the [[National Urban League]] and other institutions, Helping.org was dedicated to volunteerism, technology [[capacity building]] for [[Non-profit organizations|nonprofits]] and AIDS giving. Two months after the website was launched, [[Bill Clinton]] hosted a national Digital Divide Summit in [[Washington D.C.]] During the meeting, representatives from [[civil society]] and the private sector met with Clinton; soon, the idea was hatched to create a new national [[Web portal]] dedicated to bridging the digital divide. This decision led to the Digital Divide Clearinghouse spinning off from Helping.org to become a new website, [http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org The Digital Divide Network], which was launching in December 1999 by the Benton Foundation. |
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DDN has become a leading website for organizations interested in sharing news, research and other resources to help bridge the digital divide. The site has become more international as well, with users from more than 75 countries. In February 2004, the site and its senior staff relocated to [[Massachusetts]] to move their operation to [http://www.edc.org the Education Development Center] (EDC), as part of the creation of a new institute called the [http://cmc.edc.org EDC Center for Media & Community]. DDN was then managed by director [[Andy Carvin]]. Cedar Pruitt served as website editor from April 2004 until September 2005. DDN is now managed by [http://www.takingitglobal.org TakingITGlobal.org], the Toronto-based [[NGO]] that redesigned the website in 2004. Andy Carvin is no longer directly involved in the website, though he continues to moderate the group's email discussion list. |
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== Technical / contact problems == |
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== Spam problems == |
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The site has recently had improvements made to eliminate recent spam problems, where spammers were creating blogs and community pages with the sole purpose of redirecting them to spam sites. |
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== See also == |
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*[[Digital Divide]] |
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*[[Andy Carvin]] |
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*[[Information and Communication Technologies for Development]] |
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*[[Community informatics]] |
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*[[Nonprofit technology]] |
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*[[N-TEN|Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network]] |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://digitalinclusionnetwork.org Digital Inclusion Network] |
* [http://digitalinclusionnetwork.org Digital Inclusion Network] – Revived the DDN e-mail list in 2010 |
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* [http://www.digitaldivide.net/ DDN website]. Note that its previous URL, digitaldividenetwork.org, was retired in December 2004. |
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The Digital Divide Network (DDN) is an online community of activists, policymakers, researchers and concerned citizens interested in sharing knowledge to help bridge the digital divide. It is a spinoff of Helping.org (Helping.org later changed its name to Network for Good). TakingITGlobal in Toronto, Ontario, Canada produces and coordinates DDN.
History
[edit]DDN was originally launched as the Digital Divide Clearinghouse in October 1999. The Clearinghouse was a section of a larger web portal called Helping.org. Launched by the America Online Foundation, the Benton Foundation,[1] the National Urban League and other institutions, Helping.org was dedicated to volunteerism, technology capacity building for nonprofits and charitable giving. Two months after the website was launched, Bill Clinton hosted a national Digital Divide Summit in Washington D.C. During the meeting, representatives from civil society and the private sector met with Clinton; soon, the idea was hatched to create a new national Web portal dedicated to bridging the digital divide. This decision led to the Digital Divide Clearinghouse spinning off from Helping.org to become a new website, The Digital Divide Network, which was launching in December 1999 by the Benton Foundation.[2]
DDN has become a leading website for organizations interested in sharing news, research and other resources to help bridge the digital divide. The site has become more international as well, with users from more than 75 countries. In February 2004, the site and its senior staff relocated to Massachusetts to move their operation to the Education Development Center (EDC), as part of the creation of a new institute called the EDC Center for Media & Community. DDN was then managed by director Andy Carvin. Cedar Pruitt served as website editor from April 2004 until September 2005. DDN is managed by TakingITGlobal.org, the Toronto-based NGO that redesigned the website in 2004. Andy Carvin is no longer directly involved in the website, though he continues to moderate the group's email discussion list.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]- Digital divide−related topics
- Community informatics
- Nonprofit technology
- NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network
References
[edit]- ^ "The Digital Divide". Archived from the original on 2004-11-05. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
- ^ "Technology Access and Innovation". ClintonWhiteHouse5.Archives.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
External links
[edit]- Digital Inclusion Network – Revived the DDN e-mail list in 2010