Digital Literacy Network

06/22/2024

Digital Literacy Network's view from Center Community Center. How do you share Madison County NC Economic Development events? Is Google Calendar part of your planning? Is WNC Communities part of your team?

More at https://www.diglit.net/2024/06/empowering-madison-county-with-google.html

Land of Sky Regional Council

06/12/2024

How does Marc Czarnecki, Digital Navigator incorporate laptops from Land of Sky Regional Council, WNC Communities, and high-speed internet into the Laurel Community Center 'Bio Blitz?'

Digital toolsets help us understand biology and our environments!

Seen below is Marc's opening Google Slide in the Laurel Community Center's CORI - Center Of Rural Innovation room.

06/02/2024

Through the Trees again... knocks 'age-friendly' tech issues out of the woods!

The Upcycle Tech Community in Brevard held a stellar tech-support and ChatGPT event at the Transylvania County Library today.

Jim, Yvette - thank you for your 'age-friendly' digital literacy community leadership as you are true digital ambassadors.

https://www.diglit.net/2024/06/how-does-transylvania-county-nc-connect.html

05/26/2024

The learning atmosphere in Western North Carolina is vibrant and collaborative, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy for workforce development (although Bull Creek at Center Community Center isn't quite as wide as the AI-generated image below represents).

https://www.diglit.net/2024/05/enhancing-digital-skills-for-workforce.html

05/26/2024

A community center needs to appear welcoming and Madison County's Center Community Center does that with a near red-white-blue flower basket at the front porch.

And thanks you WNC Communities and the Land of Sky Regional Council, CCC now has a new Epson color printer for the community thanks to Kennedy Young's assistance.

https://www.diglit.net/2024/05/welcoming-petunia-basket-enhancing.html

05/12/2024

🤖 Exciting news! The Mountain Area Workforce Development Board is hosting the WNC AI Summit on May 30, 2024. Join us to explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the workforce and economy in Western North Carolina. Learn more and register here:

May 30, 2024 AI Summit On May 30th, Western North Carolina will host an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit.   In 2024, it will be at Blue Ridge Community College’s “Blue Ridge […]

05/12/2024

How can a community center empower personal and community growth? Land of Sky Regional Council and WNC-Communities has a solution to consider!

Community centers play a pivotal role in equipping residents with the skills needed to navigate and thrive in a digital world.

05/12/2024

Center Community Center at the heart of a Madison County NC Economic Development-community with history in lumber, to***co, and now the Digital Literacy Network learnings thanks to WNC-Communities, French Broad Electric Membership Corporation high speed internet, and Land of Sky Regional Council.

Join us for a series of learnings about Google, Gmail, Calendar, Google Chrome, Google Drive, and Zoom.

Next class is Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. as we continue to learn about Gmail.

Are you effectively leveraging the Google ecosystem in your community? Also, many thanks to Sara Nichols and Brent Caldwell for their support.

04/21/2024

Shelton Laurel Creek in Marshall, NC, is a significant and historic stream located in the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina.

Laurel Creek Community Center is also where I have a Madison County 'Digital Leaders' technology class.

According to ChatGPT"

1. **Geographical Context**:
- Shelton Laurel Creek is situated in Madison County, near the town of Marshall, NC.
- The creek flows through a scenic and rugged part of the Appalachian Mountains.

2. **Historical Significance**:
- The area is known for the Shelton Laurel Massacre during the Civil War, where 13 individuals were killed in a conflict involving Union and Confederate sympathizers.

3. **Current Relevance**:
- Today, the area around Shelton Laurel Creek is appreciated for its natural beauty and serves as a spot for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.
- It is also a point of interest for those exploring Appalachian history and culture.

This picturesque creek not only offers a glimpse into the natural beauty of Madison County NC Economic Development and the trout fisherman that you will see, but it also holds deep historical roots that are integral to the local heritage.

04/07/2024

With new broadband horizons in Western North Carolina, the Laurel Community Center supports Madison County NC Economic Development. Cheoah welcomes new education, business, and community engagement opportunities with the community center's new high speed internet thanks to WNC Communities, Land of Sky Regional Council, Susan Garrett, and the Digital Literacy Network resources.

https://www.diglit.net/2024/04/welcome-wnc-communities-digital-leaders.html