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Connecting Rural Communities www.ConnectingCommunities.info
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Connected Communities Have: Access & Infrastructure Applications & Education Community Content
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Connected Communities Have Broadband Infrastructure
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People in Connected Communities Know How to Use the Internet
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Main street business Web generates ½ it’s sales Web established the business as a tourist destination
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People in Connected Communities Create Content to Share on the Internet
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Photoblogs
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Classified Ads Online Auctions Community Information Games Forums County History Image Gallery
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West Virginia Broadband Braxton County, WV Volunteer organization Start-up with $10,000 Minimal maintenance costs Source: National Public Radio, NPR.org
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Question: Is there a connected community in your “neck of the woods”?
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How Does a Community Get Connected?
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www.ConnectingCommunities.info
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Steps to Becoming Connected 1.Team 2.Learn 3.Assess 4.Design 5.Plan 6.Do 7.Tell
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Broadband Flavors Wired: Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) Cable Modem Leased Lines (T1) Fiber Optic Cable Broadband Over Powerline (BPL) Wireless: Satellite Fixed Wireless Wi-Fi WiMAX
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Explore the Website www.ConnectingCommunities.info Find an assessment tool or checklist. Who should be at the leadership table?
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Role of Extension and Community Members inspiration education convocation delegation
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Scenario Instructions Break into 4 groups (leadership teams) Choose a role tag for yourself Determine the projects and a plan that will help “connect your community” in the scenario. Resources you can use: Checklist Project Action Plan Website: ConnectingCommunities.info The talent in your group. You have 30 minutes. Good luck.
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Connecting Rural Communities For More Info… www.ConnectingCommunities.info Southern Rural Development Center
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