2011.005.20 webinar6 connected communities_bccb
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Connecting CommunitiesMay 24, 10:00 – 11:30 CST
This program was brought to you by the “Building Community Capacity (BCCB) through Broadband” Project.
William Shuffstall, Senior Extension Educator, Penn State University
Monica L. Babine, Senior Associate, Program for Digital Initiatives Division of Governmental Studies & Services, Washington State University Extension & College of Liberal Arts
Andy Lewis, Community and Economic Development Manager for the Building Community Capacity through Broadband (BCCB) initiative.
Agenda
• Introduction to the Connecting
Communities Resources
• What are Connected Communities?
• What is Broadband?
• Why Broadband Matters
• How to Become a Connected
Community
http://srdc.msstate.edu/ecommerce/learningcenter/
The National e-Commerce Initiative
What are Connected Communities?
Connected Communities
• Have IT
• Use IT
• Create IT
Access & Infrastructure
Applications & Education Community
Content
Small Group Activity #1:Community Readiness Assessment
Poll
Welcome Back!
Overall, what level was your community at for question #3 (How do leaders in the community react to change?)
A.One (1)
B.Two (2)
C.Three (3)
D.Four (4)
The Community Embraces Change
• Track global economic and social trends
• Discussion about the impact of trends on the community
• Know community values, assets, strengths and weaknesses
• Implement projects to:
• Take advantage of change
• Minimize negative impacts of change
What is Broadband?
Types of Broadband
Wired:
• Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL)
• Cable Modem
• Leased Lines (T1)
• Fiber Optic Cable
• Broadband Over Powerline (BPL)
Wireless:
• Satellite
• Fixed Wireless
• Wi-Fi
• WiMAX
• Cell (G3,G4)
Comparison of Download SpeedsA Broadband Comparison of Download Speeds
An email 5 k
Basic web page 25 k
Complex web page
500 k
Five minute song
5 Megs
Movie preview 30 Megs
Two-hour movie
500 Megs
Dialup 1 sec. 10 sec. 90 sec. 15 min. 80 min. 20 hrs.
ISDN <1 sec. 5 sec. 40 sec. 8 min. 40 min. 10 hrs.
Satellite <1 sec. <1 sec. 15 sec. 2 min. 15 min. 4 hrs.
DSL <1 sec. <1 sec. 7 sec. 1 min. 7 min. 2 hrs.
Cable <1 sec.* <1 sec.* 4 sec.* 40 sec.* 4 min.* 70 min.*
Wireless <1 sec. <1 sec. 4 sec. 40 sec. 4 min. 70 min.
For More General Broadband Information
Learning Module on Broadband Technologies:
http://srdc.msstate.edu/ecommerce/curricula/connecting_communities/module2_3.htm
Powerpoint on Types of Broadband:
http://srdc.msstate.edu/ecommerce/curricula/ connecting_communities/module3_1.htm
Why Broadband Matters
"Investments in rural broadband networks
create jobs and economic opportunity for
rural America. Broadband is critical
communications infrastructure of the 21st
century, and it is vital to building vibrant
rural communities.”
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack
Broadband Uses
• Education
• eCommerce
• Culture and entertainment
• Telehealth/telemedicine
• eGovernment
• Public safety
• Economic development/opportunity
Broadband – The Community Perspective
• Global economy driven by broadband
• Businesses less likely to locate or grow without broadband
• Ability to attract workforce/Reduce impact of brain drain
Broadband Challenges
• Higher cost in rural vs. urban/suburban areas
• Limited providers in rural areas
• Bandwidth limits applications
• Reliability/Redundancy
• Adoption
• Access & Ability to use digital tools
How to Become a Connected Community
Steps to Becoming a Connected Community
1. Form a team
2. Learn about broadband
3. Assess what you have
4. Design the future
5. Create an action plan
6. Implement and evaluate
7. Tell your story
Small Group Activity #2
Leadership Team Member Identification Worksheet
• Leaders (formal and non-formal)
• Technology experts
Poll
In general, how difficult was it to identify leaders within the various stakeholder groups?
A.Extremely difficult
B.Difficult
C.Not so difficult
D.We just hit the “easy button”
Leadership is Engaged
• Community leaders understand importance of technology access and adoption
• Government policies support technology access and adoption
• Knowledge economy based economic development strategy
• Community and technology leaders support activities that improve the community’s digital capabilities
http://srdc.msstate.edu/ecommerce/learningcenter/
Community Benchmarking
Assessment Tools:• Community Internet Access and
Infrastructure Assessment (PDF)
• Community Use of Digital Technology (PDF)
• Community Digital Initiatives Inventory
http://srdc.msstate.edu/ecommerce/curricula/connecting_communities/module1_3.htm
Other Connecting Communities Resources
• PPTs
• Case Studies
• Public Policy Information
• Research
• Resource List
• Learning Modules
Connecting: Homes, Businesses and
Community Institutions
Questions?
Forming a teamLearning about broadbandAssessing what you have
Designing the futureCreating an action plan
Implementation and evaluationTelling your story
Connecting Rural CommunitiesThis program was brought to you by the “Building Community Capacity (BCCB)
through Broadband” Project.
For more information:Andy Lewis, Community and Economic
Development Manager, Office of Broadband Sustainability, University of Wisconsin Extension,
[email protected], 608-890-4254