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The digital divide continues to grow in America and around the world. More citizens must understand the advancements of technology for them to compete in a changing and globalized world, especially the poor. According to statistics, "in 1990, the world's most affluent 20% of citizens were garnering 85% of the wealth.

By 2000, that figure had doubled, while the percentage of wealth held by the poor was cut in half from eight to four percent. By 2010, it will probably double again. Noting that in this period digital technology became the driving force of globalization, Nobel economist Joseph Stiglitz was correct when he asserted that new technologies are driving this inequity." (Source below).

Netcomm LLC is a multimedia communications firm dedicated to helping low income families and citizens in addition to small and minority businesses join the technology age. We teach and assist individuals and groups who need the knowledgebase and skill set to not only survive, but learn more and succeed in technology that will help close the digital divide.

We will teach and increase skills for the technologically unlearned via a 6 week course instructed by a certified computer professional so the student can compete and become productive in today's advancing labor market.

Course length:
The course will run in six (6) week intervals, one day per week; either Wednesday or Thursday evenings for 90 minutes begininng ay 6pm.

Course cost:
The course cost is $125 to enroll and one student has the opportunity to win a complete refurbished computer. Students are expected to complete the entire course to be eligible to win.

Course location:
The classes will be held at the 360 West office complex at 7206 Hull Street, Suite 203, Richmond, VA. 23235. Call 877-210-5443 for directions.

Curricula design:
The course will consist of 3 introductory lessons: computer operations, Internet browsing and safety, and proper email use and communication.

Course Syllabus

Computer Operations include:
• General parts of the computer
• Proper boot up and shut down procedures
• Learning the desktop
• Starting and stopping applications
• Using basic Windows applications
• Starting and saving a text document
• Performing basic maintenance
• Recognizing file types (finding files)
• Basic security tips

Internet Browsing include:


• Understanding how the Internet functions
• Knowledge of popular ISP and connection types
• How to connect to the Internet
• Location of the most useful websites
• Safe surfing procedures
• Spyware and virus avoidance and protection
• General troubleshooting tips

Email Usage include:


• Understanding the purpose of email
• Obtaining an email account
• Logging in and setting up email preferences
• Sending and receiving email
• Proper email etiquette
• Email safety, legal and business rules
• Sending files and photo attachments

Instructors experience:
The Netcomm computer traing staff consist of a certified and or experienced instructor with an associated degree in Information Technology and 3 or more years of hands-on in the Information Technology field.

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References:
Source from Digital Divide, article title "Nine Digital Divide Truths", at digitaldivide.org