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- Our History | Tech Goes Home
Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. OUR HISTORY Founded in 2000, Tech Goes Home helps bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. Digital exclusion perpetuates poverty . Without the tools, access, and skills to do homework and navigate online job portals, it has become incredibly difficult to succeed in school and to gain employment. For example, 8 out of 10 middle skills jobs require digital skills (Cleveland Foundation), and more than 80% of Fortune 500 companies require online job applications, including major employers such as Walmart and CVS (FCC). Further, 84% of the nation’s K-12 teachers report that digital inequities are growing in their classrooms (Pew). FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel has stated that the homework gap is the “cruelest part” of the digital divide facing our country. While smartphones are often cited as a ubiquitous tool that could be the solution, a research paper or job application written on a smartphone pales in comparison to one written on a computer. Poor quality access engenders a lower quality product, leading to an ever-widening opportunity gap. TGH has addressed these digital inequities by providing free digital skills training, discounted new computers, and help securing home internet access. We serve people from the ages of 3 to 94, prioritizing those without technology, the un/underemployed, immigrants, English language learners, and people with disabilities. 75% of TGH graduates have household incomes under $35,000, and more than 30% of adult participants are unemployed. Of the learners that TGH serves, 85% are people of color and nearly half are immigrants. Since 2000, OUR MODEL Today TGH serves 5,500 learners each year with only seven full-time employees. Our lean model minimizes costs while creating an opportunity for learners to genuinely engage with the schools and community organizations that run TGH. TGH’s goal is to deliver high quality digital literacy training while amplifying our community partners’ critical work tackling chronic unemployment, education, and health. With the help of 300+ partner schools and community sites, TGH has served 35,000+ people and distributed 22,500+ new computers. In 2020, our goal is to graduate 6,000 Greater Boston residents from our programs, deepen our support for our partner sites and instructors, and ensure the program continues to grow in scope and size. TGH is focused on tackling the entrenched barriers to technology adoption and internet access in Boston and across the U.S. Our school, community, small business, and early childhood initiatives provide an impactful and cost-effective model to help families and individuals gain access to the skills, hardware, and internet access needed for 21st century success. TGH continues to enhance its impact for learners. Perhaps said best by one of our parents who shared, “It is due to your program that my life and career have been elevated...thank you for your amazing program. It has changed my life.” CHANGING LIVES
- Tech Goes Home | Becoming a TGH Site
Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. PARTNERSHIPS We're excited to announce that we have reopened the waiting list for new partner sites to join our TGH courses. While we're currently not accepting new applications, you can still express your interest by joining the waiting list. We'll keep you updated as soon as opportunities become available. PARTNERSHIP OVERVIEW Tech Goes Home collaborates with community-based organizations (schools, nonprofits, libraries, etc.) to offer devices, internet access, and digital skills training to the individuals and families most affected by the structural injustices at the root of digital exclusion. TGH employs a train-the-trainer model that prepares and supports trusted instructors at those sites to teach a 15-hour course tailored to their learners, after which graduates earn a new digital device and one year of Internet subscription provided by TGH. STEPS TO BECOMING A TGH PARTNER SITE 2. Meet with Our Team A TGH representative will reach out to you to discuss next steps and answer any questions you may have. This meeting will be an opportunity for us to learn more about your organization, for you to learn more about TGH, and for us to collaboratively explore what a potential partnership might look like. 3. Decide to partner Take any time needed to figure out the details of who/when/where/how the TGH program will be implemented at your organization. TGH will request one person to the the TGH Program Supervisor for your site and at least one other person to be the TGH Instructor (See step 4 and 5). 4. Identify one person to be the TGH Program Supervisor at your site. The TGH Program Supervisor must be an employee of your site. This person will be responsible for: Keeping TGH up-to-date on staff changes related to instructors and site leadership Supervising the TGH program, instructors, assistants, and volunteers at your site. Answering inquiries and questions about the TGH program at your site that may be asked by TGH instructors at your site or individuals interested in becoming instructors at your site. TGH will ask the Program Supervisor to step in if TGH has issues with communication, logistics, or compliance with any instructors, assistants, or volunteers from your site. The TGH Program Supervisor will be asked to attend an orientation to learn about the TGH program, its role, and the responsibilities and logistics that TGH requires of the site, instructors, assistants, and volunteers. 5. Identify people who will apply to be the TGH Instructors at your site. Please identify at least one employee from your organization to implement the TGH course. These instructors need not be computer experts but should be comfortable using the internet, particularly tools such as email, Google search, Google Apps, and other basics. Most importantly, they should be welcoming, patient, and passionate about helping people learn life-changing skills! This person will be responsible for: Assisting learners in signing up for Internet service All course logistics (such as tracking attendance and collecting learner feedback) Prepping curriculum and teaching the course 7. Certify your TGH Instructors Once your site partnership is official, you will receive instructions to share with your staff about an instructor application. They must complete a four-step process to be certified as a Tech Goes Home Instructor. Complete an online instructor application Pass a short “Internet Basics” assessment with a score of 85% or higher Attend a 4-hour Instructor Orientation with our team. Complete a background CORI check. 8. Apply to start a course Certified instructors at official partner sites can submit a course application for each cohort they would like to teach. While we can not approve every course that our partners want to teach, we do our best to meet the demand. Once the course is approved, the site may recruit participants and run the course! Program Calendar TGH PROGRAM CALENDAR 6. Complete the official partnership application Once we’ve mutually agreed to move forward, TGH will email you an official partnership application to gather information about the people who will be running the TGH program at your site. This application must be completed by the site executive of your organization (Executive Director, Site Director, and/or Head of School). 1. Fill Out the TGH Partnership Inquiry Form Please complete our Partnership Inquiry Form to be added to our partner waitlist. We will review your information and reach out regarding further steps when capacity allows. Note: Due to current demands, waitlist times can vary from 2-6 months.
- Finances | Tech Goes Home
Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. Top of Page MONEY MANAGEMENT CREDIT ONLINE BANKING GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE TAXES FINANCES La a ou pral jwenn vebinèr kap vini yo enskri pou kòm byen ke anrejistreman nan vebinèr ranpli. Ezite gade epi aprann! MONEY MANAGEMENT MONEY MANAGEMENT DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Hangouts & Meet Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Guía en Español Guia em Português Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice English Guía en Español Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. CREDIT CREDIT Back to Top Konnen Chromebook ou an English Why Credit is Important por qué el crédito es importante en Español Sou vebinèr a: Nan vebinè sa a ou pral aprann tout Basics yo nan lè l sèvi avèk Chromebook ou, plis kèk enfòmasyon siplemantè itil. Nou pral kouvri anviwònman yo, opsyon aksè, telechaje apps, ekonomize nan kondwi Google vs òdinatè a difisil kondwi, Asistan Google la, ak lòt bagay tankou navigatè a Chrome, Bookmarks, elatriye. Konsènan fasilitatè a: Wim Wauters te avèk Google pou 8 ane e aktyèlman ap travay kòm yon manadjè fòmasyon Chromebook nan biwo Google UK la. Li responsab pou devlope pwogram fòmasyon Chromebook pou anplwaye revandè atravè glòb la. Li kap pou pi devan pou satisfè tout moun ak pale sou pwodwi pi renmen l '! ONLINE BANKING ONLINE BANKING Back to Top Ready, Set, Bank English "Ready, Set, Bank℠ gives people everywhere the tools and confidence to start banking online. Our videos guide learners through every step of the process, with overviews and step-by-step tutorials to help them manage their finances electronically." GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE Back to Top How to Apply for SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps) English Guía en Español English Website Video Tutorial Do you need help buying fresh, nutritious food? You may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. How to File for Unemployment Video Tutorial English Website The MA Department of Unemployment Assistance has resources for employees. To file for unemployment benefits online, click here . You can watch a tutorial video on how to file online, click here . For assistance by phone, call (617) 626-6338, daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Voice relay 711 via their website . The Boston Globe published this helpful article on applying for unemployment in MA due to the health crisis. TAXES TAXES Back to Top How to Apply for Cash Assistance English MA Depatman Asistans Tranzisyonèl kounye a pèmèt aplikasyon pou telefòn pou benefis lajan kach. Sit entènèt yo tou gen onglè fasil-a-itilize pou detèmine kalifikasyon epi aplike. Pwogram TAFDC (Èd Tranzisyonèl pou Fanmi ki gen Timoun Depandan) se pou fanmi ki gen timoun minè, ak pwogram EAEDC (Èd Ijans pou granmoun aje, andikape, ak timoun) se pou granmoun aje ki gen plis pase 65 an (ki pa resevwa revni sekirite siplemantè SSI) , moun andikape, ak sèten gadyen ak moun k ap okipe yo ki poko sou SSI. Rele nan 617-348-5354 pou aplike pa telefòn. Boston Tax Help Coalition English Boston Tax Help Coalition is a website that offers four different programs to help folks. The four programs they are offering are Free Tax Preparation which is their core service program that offers free tax and wealth-building services available to all eligible low and moderate-income taxpayers in Boston. The Ambassador Program is their outreach program, the Taxpayers with Disabilities which expands tax and asset building services to taxpayers with disabilities, their Financial Check-Up Program, and their Financial Coaching Available through the Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment . 2022 Tax Preparation Sites 2022 Tax Flyers - Multi Languages Why Credit is Important bằng tiếng việt 中文 DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice English Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. Guia em Português Why Credit is Important em Português
- General Resources for Instructors | Tech Goes Home
Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. ORIENTATION COURSE LINKS CURRICULUM HOW TO VIDEOS RESOURCES DOCUMENTS FLYERS GENERAL RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTORS SCHEDULE & LINKS SCHEDULE & LINKS Course Links Course Application > Complete one application for each cohort. Course Assistant Application > A course assistant is someone who attends your course regularly to assist learners one-on-one. Instructor Post-Training Survey > Complete at the end of each course. Learner enrollment link is included in the email "Starting your TGH Course". Learner post-course survey link is included in the email "Closing your TGH Course". ORIENTATION TGH Links TGH Flickr Account > Please send us your photos so we can add them! TGH Facebook Page > Please like our page and share it with your participants! Back to Top HOW TO VIDEOS HOW TO VIDEOS HOW TO VIDEOS These videos will walk you through TGH Logistics. Please also refer to the Instructor Handbook . Using the Instructor Portal Submitting a Course Application Managing your course & attendance Applying for TGH Sponsored Comcast Internet Essentials Add, change, or cancel a TGH session date Removing a duplicate enrollment Creating a Learner Interest Form for your TGH Class Ordering TGH Devices Back to Top CURRICULUM CURRICULUM LESSON PLANS TGH's Suggested Learning Objectives Lists of learning objectives by age group NOTE: These are ou r general learning objectives. Please feel free to create your own learning objectives based on your organization's mission and the needs of your learners. Courses are meant to be customized b y you! Suggested Course Content for the School & Community Programs Introduce Learners to the Chromebook For distance learning, i ntroduce the platform(s) you are using to teach your course (Zoom, Google Meet, etc). Gmail (required) Make sure they can type and use the mouse Teach Chrome browser and Google Search Select other essential Google apps for work, school, and life that are relevant to your learners. Then, customize your curriculum for YOUR learners, by adding other websites, apps, and online resources that you think are important for YOUR particular learners. Suggested Course Content for the Small Business Program Cover 1-5 in the list above . Include a minimum of 3 hours of Small Business Curriculum on the Small Business Re sources Page Suggested Course Content for the Early Childhood Program Program See details on the Early Childhood Resources Page Back to Top DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS: FORMS & CERTIFICATES DOCUMENTS: FORMS & CERTIFICATES Customizable Certificates for Graduates Vertical 8.5 x 11in Certificate Horizontal 8.5 x 11in Certificate Blank Certificates for Graduates Certificate for Community Program Certificate for Small Business Program Certificate for School Program Certificate for Early Childhood Program Back to Top FLYERS FLYERS FLYERS Customizable TGH Flyers TGH Community Program Flyer TGH Small Business Program Flyer TGH School Program Flyer TGH Early Childhood Program Flyer Customizable TGH Connect & Device Flyers TGH Chromebook Flyer TGH iPad Flyer TGH Connect Flyer TGH Distance Learning Program Flyer Customizable Files in Other Languages Back to Top Participant Agreement Forms for in-person courses. English Spanish Chinese Haitian Creole Arabic Portuguese Family Computer Contract English Haitian Creole Spanish Lesson Plan Templates Lesson Plan 1 Pager Template - This copy is customizable in Google Slides. Lesson Plan 1 Pager Template - This copy is a fillable PDF. Learn More Resources Instructor Handbook Final Project Ideas Learner Interest Form (Spanish Version) - Preview the form. Get your own copy . Learner Interest Form- Preview the form. Get your own copy . Core Competency Lessons Page TGH Example Lesson Structures Lesson Plan Structure Guide - use this with the Detailed or 1 Page Lesson Plan Templates below. Lesson Plan Detailed Template - Blank template. Download it or make a copy and save it to your Drive to edit. Lesson Plan Detailed Sample - Sample of what a first 3-hour session might look like for adults in a Community Program. Course Map Example - An example of w hat was taught over the duration of 12 days Topics List Example - A list of topics gathered from learners during their intake process. Orientation Slide deck Instructor Checklist TGH Instructor & Learner Code of Ethics At Tech Goes Home, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environment where all instructors and learners can thrive. Central to this commitment is the establishment of clear standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior for our instructors. As instructors, you play a crucial role in shaping the minds and futures of our learners. Our interactions, decisions, and behaviors have a profound impact not only on their academic success but also on their overall well-being and development as individuals. Therefore, it is imperative that we uphold the highest standards of professionalism, respect, and ethical conduct in all aspects of our work. See Instructor Code of Conduct Document Here Instructor Orientation TGH has transitioned to an online and self-paced instructor orientation. The online orientation consists of four main modules: an overview of TGH and its programs, a course management timeline from start to finish, instructor responsibilities, and next steps and resources. We estimate that completing the orientation will take approximately 60-90 minutes. To receive the link for the online orientation, interested instructors must complete the following steps: 1) Submit a TGH Instructor Application. 2) Pass the Northstar Internet Basics Assessment with a score of 85% or higher. 3) Submit a CORI Acknowledgement Form and a pass the background check. When an organization becomes a TGH partner, they will receive a TGH Partnership Approval & Next Step email, including relevant links and instructors. COURSE LINKS RESOURCES
- City Resources | Tech Goes Home
Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. Top of Page BOSTON CAMBRIDGE CHELSEA SOMERVILLE CITY RESOURCES La a ou pral jwenn vebinèr kap vini yo enskri pou kòm byen ke anrejistreman nan vebinèr ranpli. Ezite gade epi aprann! BOSTON BOSTON DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Hangouts & Meet Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Guía en Español Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Guía en Español Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice English Guide Guía en Español हिंदी में गाइड Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice English Guide Guía en Español Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE Back to Top Konnen Chromebook ou an English Guide Guía en Español Sou vebinèr a: Nan vebinè sa a ou pral aprann tout Basics yo nan lè l sèvi avèk Chromebook ou, plis kèk enfòmasyon siplemantè itil. Nou pral kouvri anviwònman yo, opsyon aksè, telechaje apps, ekonomize nan kondwi Google vs òdinatè a difisil kondwi, Asistan Google la, ak lòt bagay tankou navigatè a Chrome, Bookmarks, elatriye. Konsènan fasilitatè a: Wim Wauters te avèk Google pou 8 ane e aktyèlman ap travay kòm yon manadjè fòmasyon Chromebook nan biwo Google UK la. Li responsab pou devlope pwogram fòmasyon Chromebook pou anplwaye revandè atravè glòb la. Li kap pou pi devan pou satisfè tout moun ak pale sou pwodwi pi renmen l '! Cambridge Dept of Human Services Programs English Guide Guía en Español The Department of Human Service Programs provides a wide range of services that touch almost every sector of the city: from newborns to senior citizens, from school-aged children to homeless families, from non-profit organizations to local employers. Cambridge Public Health English Guide Guía en Español This tutorial will teach you to use The Cambridge Public Health Department for resources on Children’s Health, Emergency Preparedness, and Lifestyle & Wellness tips for all Cambridge residents! CHELSEA CHELSEA Back to Top City of Chelsea English Guide Guía en Español The City of Chelsea website is a great place to find Chelsea-specific resources and to discover events and opportunities in the Chelsea area. This tutorial will show you how to report issues to the city, how to pay bills and online services and sign up for the newsletter. City of Chelsea Health & Human Services English Guide Guía en Español On the HHS’s website, you can learn more about the Divisions of the Library, Elder Affairs, Health, Workforce Development, Veterans Affairs, and Community Schools and Recreation in Chelsea. The Health Division includes the school-nursing program and the new public health outreach pilot with Mass. General Hospital. Workforce Development includes the summer youth, after-school internship programs, and the Refugee Services Project. Elder Affairs deliver home care services to Chelsea elders in need. There is even more to learn. SOMERVILLE SOMERVILLE Back to Top City of Somerville English Guide Guía en Español The City of Somerville website has a ton of resources for those who reside in or do business in Somerville. This tutorial will explain how to access important information such as how to register to vote, parking permits, signing up to receive city-wide alerts, and information for renters and homeowners. Somerville Hub English Guide Guía en Español The Somerville Hub website is a place to find what children, teens, and their families need to learn, thrive, and have fun in Somerville. Use this tutorial to find a school and after-school options for children of different age groups. Check out programs and activities by areas of interest, and view the events calendar to discover new things to do! Office of Housing Stability, City of Boston Biwo Estabilite Lojman an ede rezidan yo jwenn epi kenbe lojman ki estab, san danje epi ki abòdab. Sit entènèt la gen ladan resous ak enfòmasyon pou moun yo te degèpi , ki gen pwoblèm pou peye lwaye , ki gen pwoblèm ak yon mèt kay, k ap chèche lojman ak k ap chèche yon abri pou nwit la la. Konnen Chromebook ou an English Guide Sou vebinèr a: Nan vebinè sa a ou pral aprann tout Basics yo nan lè l sèvi avèk Chromebook ou, plis kèk enfòmasyon siplemantè itil. Nou pral kouvri anviwònman yo, opsyon aksè, telechaje apps, ekonomize nan kondwi Google vs òdinatè a difisil kondwi, Asistan Google la, ak lòt bagay tankou navigatè a Chrome, Bookmarks, elatriye. Konsènan fasilitatè a: Wim Wauters te avèk Google pou 8 ane e aktyèlman ap travay kòm yon manadjè fòmasyon Chromebook nan biwo Google UK la. Li responsab pou devlope pwogram fòmasyon Chromebook pou anplwaye revandè atravè glòb la. Li kap pou pi devan pou satisfè tout moun ak pale sou pwodwi pi renmen l '! WALTHAM Community Day Center of Waltham English Guide The Community Day Center of Waltham is the only drop-in day shelter in Metrowest Massachusetts that provides support to adults experiencing homelessness in the forms of case management, programs, and general support.
- Google Apps | Tech Goes Home
Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. TOP OF PAGE COMMUNICATE CREATE LEARNING LIVE ORGANIZE Google Apps La a ou pral jwenn vebinèr kap vini yo enskri pou kòm byen ke anrejistreman nan vebinèr ranpli. Ezite gade epi aprann! COMMUNICATE COMMUNICATE Konnen Chromebook ou an English Guide Guía en Español Fèy enfòmasyon Chromebook 中文 Guia em Português Gade vebinè a Sou vebinèr a: Nan vebinè sa a ou pral aprann tout Basics yo nan lè l sèvi avèk Chromebook ou, plis kèk enfòmasyon siplemantè itil. Nou pral kouvri anviwònman yo, opsyon aksè, telechaje apps, ekonomize nan kondwi Google vs òdinatè a difisil kondwi, Asistan Google la, ak lòt bagay tankou navigatè a Chrome, Bookmarks, elatriye. Konsènan fasilitatè a: Wim Wauters te avèk Google pou 8 ane e aktyèlman ap travay kòm yon manadjè fòmasyon Chromebook nan biwo Google UK la. Li responsab pou devlope pwogram fòmasyon Chromebook pou anplwaye revandè atravè glòb la. Li kap pou pi devan pou satisfè tout moun ak pale sou pwodwi pi renmen l '! Google Hangouts English Guide Guía en Español 中文 Video Tutorial Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google Translate - Chrome Extension English Guide Guía en Español Guide en Français गाइड हिंदी में Guia em Português Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google Meet Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Instrucciones escritas: Inicio de Google Meet Tutorial Video: How to use Google Meet Tutorial en video: Inicio de Google Meet Screen Sharing with Google Meet Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. CREATE CREATE Back to Top Google Sheets English Guide Guía en Español हिंदी में गाइड Guide en Français 中文 Guia em Português Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google Slides English Guide Guía en Español Guide en Français 中文 Guia em Português Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google Doc English Guide Guía en Español 中文 Guide en Français Guia em Português Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google Sites Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Guía en Español Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. LEARNING LEARNING Back to Top Google Earth English Guide Guía en Español Guia em Português Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google G-Suite Learning Center English Guide Guía en Español Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Zoom for Google Classroom English Guide Guía en Español Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. LIVE LIVE Back to Top Google Maps English Guide Guía en Español Guia em Português 中文 गाइड हिंदी में Guide en Français Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google Search Engine English Guide गाइड हिंदी में Guía en Español Guia em Português 中文 Guide en Français Tutorial Video English Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google Chrome English Guide Guía en Español Guia em Português 中文 Guide en Français Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. ORGANIZE ORGANIZE Back to Top Google Calendar English Guide Guía en Español Gid an Kreyòl 中文 Guia em Português Guide en Français Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google Photo English Guide Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google Drive/File Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google Storage English Guide Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google Keep English Guide Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Google Assistant Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. 中文 Tiếng Việt Creating PDF Files Google Docs Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Guia em Português Google Translate English Guide Guía en Español Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. Video Tutorial
- Tech Goes Home | Becoming a TGH Site
Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. PAID PARTNERSHIPS Tech Goes Home offers two partnership tracks: our traditional TGH-Funded model and our Fee-for-Service model. In our traditional model, the full cost of the program is covered by Tech Goes Home. To learn more about the process of becoming a TGH-Funded partner, click here . Under our Fee-for-Service model, the partner site covers costs associated with offering the TGH program at their site. A paid partnership may be right for your organization if: You are interested in offering the Tech Goes Home program to a large number of learners, above and beyond the average of 40-60 learners who graduate from each TGH-Funded partner site per year. You are looking to get the partnership process started right away, rather than joining the TGH-Funded partnership waitlist. PARTNERSHIP OVERVIEW Tech Goes Home partners with other agencies (schools, nonprofits, libraries, and others) that work with people who need access to technology. Our program is a 15-hour digital skills course that can be conducted virtually or in-person. Learners who complete the course earn a Chromebook and one year of paid internet access. Partner sites choose one or two of their employees to run the TGH course at their site. After being certified as TGH Instructors, the partner site's employees then run the TGH course at their site. Our curriculum is customizable so that instructors teach the digital skills, apps, and websites they think are most useful for their specific learners. What TGH offers: Course model Training for individuals from the partner site who will run the digital literacy classes Instructor resources Support to instructors throughout the course via class visits, meetings, and emails Marketing materials for recruiting learners One new device (iPad or Chromebook) per participating household (learner or caregiver/child pair) One year of internet service per household, if the learner does not already have affordable, high-quality internet access at home Shipping and delivery of technology bundles to the partner site (if in-person) or learners' homes (if distance learning) What the partner offers: A fixed cost-per-household that covers the costs of TGH programming at your site Staff member(s) to serve as instructors Recruitment and enrollment of learners for the courses at your site STEPS TO BECOMING PAID PARTNER OF TGH 1. Fill out the Partnership Inquiry Form Please complete this New Partnership Inquiry form to send TGH your details. We will review your information and reach out to you via email with more information. 2. Meet with our team This meeting (either by phone or video) will be an opportunity for TGH to learn more about your organization, for you to learn more about TGH, and for us to discuss what a potential partnership might look like. We will cover programmatic components of the partnership as well as costs. Initial meetings must include the head of your school or organization (Executive Director, Site Director, and/or Head of School). 3. Complete a Partnership Application and MOU Once we’ve mutually agreed to move forward with the partnership, TGH will email you an application to become a new partner site. This application must be completed by the head of your school or organization (Executive Director, Site Director, and/or Head of School). We will also send an MOU outlining the terms of our partnership, which will need to be signed by the head of your site. 4. Identify one employee to serve as the TGH Program Supervisor at your site. The TGH Program Supervisor must be an employee of your site. This person will serve as TGH's main contact and responsible for: Keeping TGH up-to-date on staff changes related to instructors and site leadership Supervising the TGH program, instructors, assistants, and volunteers at your site. Answering inquiries and questions about the TGH program at your site that may be asked by TGH instructors at your site or individuals interested in becoming instructors at your site. TGH will ask the Program Supervisor to step in if TGH has issues with communication, logistics, or compliance with any instructors, assistants, or volunteers from your site. The TGH Program Supervisor will be asked to attend a 1-hour orientation to learn about the TGH program, its role, and the responsibilities and logistics that TGH requires of the site, instructors, assistants, and volunteers. 5. Identify employees who will apply to be the TGH Instructors at your site. If you’ve received a partnership confirmation from Tech Goes Home, please identify at least one staff member from your organization who can run the 15-hour Tech Goes Home course. We recommend two instructors per TGH course. These instructors need not be computer experts but should be comfortable using the internet, particularly tools such as email, Google search, Google Apps, and other basics. TGH Instructors help learners sign up for low-cost Internet and handle administrative duties related to the course, including tracking attendance and collecting learner forms. Most importantly, they should be welcoming, patient, and passionate about helping people learn life-changing skills! 6. Certify your TGH Instructors Once your site partnership is official, you will receive instructions to share with your staff about an instructor application. They must complete a four-step process to be certified as a Tech Goes Home Instructor. Complete an online instructor application Pass a short “Internet Basics” assessment with a score of 85% or higher Attend a 4-hour Instructor Orientation with our team. Complete a background CORI check. 7. Apply to start a course Certified instructors at official partner sites can submit a course application for each cohort they would like to teach. While we can not approve every course that our partners want to teach, we do our best to meet the demand. Once the course is approved, the site may recruit participants and run the course! TGH PROGRAM CALENDAR
- Play & Entertainment | Tech Goes Home
Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. Top of Page PLACES TO VISIT ENTERTAINMENT PLAY & ENTERTAINMENT La a ou pral jwenn vebinèr kap vini yo enskri pou kòm byen ke anrejistreman nan vebinèr ranpli. Ezite gade epi aprann! PLACES TO VISIT PLACES TO VISIT DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Hangouts & Meet Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Guía en Español Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen. DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Voice Konsènan vebinèr a: Google Vwa se yon sèvis gratis ki bay sèvis transfè apèl ak mesajri, vwa ak tèks messagerie, osi byen ke US ak entènasyonal rele. Ou ka itilize Google Voice kòm yon dezyèm nimewo telefòn ke ou ka itilize kòm yon "nimewo travay vityèl". Li ka lye nan telefòn selilè ou oswa liy fiks oswa ou ka itilize li dirèkteman nan entènèt la. Vebinèr sa a pral kouvri Basics yo fè ou kòmanse itilize Google Voice. ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Back to Top Konnen Chromebook ou an English Guide Sou vebinèr a: Nan vebinè sa a ou pral aprann tout Basics yo nan lè l sèvi avèk Chromebook ou, plis kèk enfòmasyon siplemantè itil. Nou pral kouvri anviwònman yo, opsyon aksè, telechaje apps, ekonomize nan kondwi Google vs òdinatè a difisil kondwi, Asistan Google la, ak lòt bagay tankou navigatè a Chrome, Bookmarks, elatriye. Konsènan fasilitatè a: Wim Wauters te avèk Google pou 8 ane e aktyèlman ap travay kòm yon manadjè fòmasyon Chromebook nan biwo Google UK la. Li responsab pou devlope pwogram fòmasyon Chromebook pou anplwaye revandè atravè glòb la. Li kap pou pi devan pou satisfè tout moun ak pale sou pwodwi pi renmen l '! Konnen Chromebook ou an English Guide Guía en Español Guia em Português Gade vebinè a Sou vebinèr a: Nan vebinè sa a ou pral aprann tout Basics yo nan lè l sèvi avèk Chromebook ou, plis kèk enfòmasyon siplemantè itil. Nou pral kouvri anviwònman yo, opsyon aksè, telechaje apps, ekonomize nan kondwi Google vs òdinatè a difisil kondwi, Asistan Google la, ak lòt bagay tankou navigatè a Chrome, Bookmarks, elatriye. Konsènan fasilitatè a: Wim Wauters te avèk Google pou 8 ane e aktyèlman ap travay kòm yon manadjè fòmasyon Chromebook nan biwo Google UK la. Li responsab pou devlope pwogram fòmasyon Chromebook pou anplwaye revandè atravè glòb la. Li kap pou pi devan pou satisfè tout moun ak pale sou pwodwi pi renmen l '! DAT POU DETÈMINE Google Hangouts & Meet Lyen enskripsyon ki disponib byento Sou vebinèr la: Pou Google Hangouts & Rankontre atelye vebinèr a nou pral eksplore resanblans yo ak diferans ki genyen ant tou de opsyon, fouye nan fason yo sèvi ak chak, ak figi konnen ki ta ka pi bon pou sèten bezwen.
- Our Strategic Plan | Tech Goes Home
Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. STRATEGIC PLAN With the help of countless TGH instructors, learners, partners, and supporters, we finished the implementation of a comprehensive three-year strategic plan at the end of 2019. With our strategic plan as a roadmap, we expanded our work beyond the City of Boston into nine additional communities in Greater Boston and strengthened our evaluation practices. We also achieved a higher level of sustainability by diversifying our funding sources, growing our board, and enhancing financial systems. In the past five years alone, we have served 22,000 learners and distributed 14,500 new computers in communities across Greater Boston. We have temporarily paused our second strategic planning process due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we look forward to resuming the process soon. In building our second strategic plan, we will engage numerous partners and community leaders to identify our opportunities for growth and create a plan to sustainably support that growth. SUSTAINABILITY Tech Goes Home will become a sustainable organization. GROWTH Tech Goes Home will grow to serve Greater Boston, becoming a national leader. EFFICACY Tech Goes Home will be demonstrably effective at serving the most critical digital needs of the people we serve. You can download our complete strategic plan here .
- Strategic Planning 2020 | Tech Goes Home
Strategic Plan 2020 Mission Tech Goes Home empowers communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. Why TGH? Digital exclusion perpetuates poverty. Without the tools, access, and skills to do homework, navigate online job portals, manage finances, communicate with loved ones, and so much more, it has become incredibly difficult to succeed. And considering the stark demographic inequities in the use of technology, digital inclusion has become a social justice issue of our time. 80% of Fortune 500 companies require online job applications, including major employers such as Walmart and CVS (FCC) 84% of the nation’s K-12 teachers report that digital inequities are growing in their classrooms (Pew Research Center, 2017) 44% of adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year don’t have home broadband services and 46% don’t have a computer (Pew Research Center, 2019) Only 46% of seniors with household incomes below $30,000 say they go online (Pew Research Center 2017) Supporting people to get online and use digital health resources can be crucial to achieving local priorities including: physical and mental wellbeing, prevention, self care, shared care and shared decision making, long term condition management, appropriate use of urgent and emergency care (NHS 2019) TGH addresses these inequities by providing free digital skills training, discounted new computers, and help securing home Internet access. We serve people from the ages of 3 to 93, prioritizing those without technology, the un/underemployed, immigrants, and people with disabilities. TGH is focused on tackling the entrenched barriers to technology adoption and Internet access. Our school, community, small business, and early childhood initiatives provide an impactful and cost-effective model to help families and participants gain the skills, hardware, and Internet access needed for lifelong success. History Founded in 2000, Tech Goes Home (TGH) is an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. Simply put, TGH helps bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs and manage finances, and seniors can connect with loved ones. With the help of 350+ partner schools and community sites, TGH has served 35,000+ people in over 2,400 courses and distributed 22,500+ new computers over its tenure. In the past four years, TGH has experienced massive growth, from serving 3,000 people in 2016 to 5,500 in 2019. In 2019 alone, TGH ran 396 courses at nearly 200 community partner sites throughout Greater Boston. 75% of TGH learners had household incomes under $35,000 per year. Nearly half of adult learners were immigrants and 85% were people of color. Program Model The TGH model tackles digital exclusion by providing 15 hours of skills training, a new computer to course graduates for $50, and help finding and securing low-cost, high-quality Internet. Each course is uniquely offered by community leaders, trained by TGH, who come from the communities they serve--as early education or school teachers, community case workers or workforce development coaches, and many other grassroots roles. TGH serves people of all ages: TGH School serves school-age students and their caregivers, TGH Early Childhood serves children 3-6 and their caregivers, TGH Community serves adults and seniors, and TGH Small Business serves micro-entrepreneurs. Board and Staff The TGH Board consists of 13 supporters (38% women, 31% POC) who bring a balanced perspective to leadership decisions. TGH has 8 full-time staff members (72% women, 43% POC) including co-CEOs, four program staff, one operations/finance staff member, and one fundraising staff member. Read our staff bios here . More Information Annual Report Impact Report List of program partners Financials FAQ's Why don’t you use phones instead of computers? While smartphones are often cited as a ubiquitous tool that could be the solution, a research paper or job application written on a smartphone pales in comparison to one written on a computer. Poor quality access engenders a lower quality product, leading to an ever-widening opportunity gap. Why don’t you use refurbished computers? Providing each learner with the same model of computers makes distribution efficient & affordable and allows us to teach the operating system of our choice across all of our programs. We also respect our learners and want to ensure they graduate with a quality laptop. Why don’t TGH staff conduct the 15 hours? The train-the-trainer model allows us to enlist more than 300 culturally and racially diverse instructors who currently and directly work with the people we serve. This diverse, equitable, and inclusive approach allows us to scale our impact many fold. Why not do an online course? Many of our learners don’t know how to get online, never mind take an online course. That itself is a digital literacy lesson on its own. A small classroom setting allows learners to gain hands-on experience, form peer-to-peer learning relationships, and build a connection with their local schools or community organizations. Doesn’t all your funding come from the City of Boston? We get foundational support from CoB but the demand is far greater than the funding can cover. We continue to grow and diversify funding in order to increase reach and sustainability. Why do you charge $50 for devices? We view the $50 as an investment from our learners. They are investing in their own learning and success in the program. We’ve found that the copay for devices has helped tremendously with our program completion (90% of learners who enroll graduate from TGH). Are you only in Boston schools? No. In addition to schools in Boston, we’re currently serving schools in Cambridge, Chelsea, and Revere. And of course we partner with more than 100 community groups, social service agencies, libraries, municipal agencies, and others. Are you funded by or a part of Boston Public Schools? No on both counts. Although we serve many Boston Public Schools, we are not a part of BPS nor do we receive any funding from Boston Public Schools. Is there a basic TGH curriculum I can look at? Yes. Check out our TGH School and Community curriculum here . How are the four programs the same/different? Check out our program overview here.
- Tech Goes Home | Digital Equity | Training, Access, Technology
Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. Tech Goes Home collaborates with community partners to advance digital equity ABOUT TGH LEARN MORE Our Programs Tech Goes Home programs serve people of all ages, with courses geared towards families, adults, entrepreneurs, older adults, and more. We bring computers, internet, and training to families and individuals throughout Massachusetts so students can do homework, adults can find jobs and manage finances, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. We offer programs for adults, as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH’s family-based programs engage youth and their caregivers together to learn digital skills as a team. Each family or individual who participates in our programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally-responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad, and, if needed, 12 months of internet services. Click below to learn more about our programs and see upcoming courses. About Tech Goes Home Who We Are Founded in 2000, Tech Goes Home (TGH) empowers communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. Our programs focus on serving people and communities who face systemic barriers to technology adoption. In the past five years alone, 21,000 learners have graduated from TGH programs, and we have distributed more than 15,000 new computers in communities across Massachusetts. LEARN MORE Play Video Our Impact We measure success by the digital life skills, computers, and internet access that graduates gain through participating in the TGH program, and the extent to which they feel empowered to apply those skills and tools to improve their lives in whatever way will benefit them most. Last year: Learn More of graduates have accessed vaccine information or scheduled a vaccine appointment online using their new digital skills and tools 80% of graduates got a new job, got a better job, had a pay raise, entered a work training program, entered a new education program, or started a business 54% of students leveraged their digital skills and tools to improve their grades 74% Our Fireside Chat Series Hear community leaders discuss digital equity in our new series. “Let’s Talk Digital Equity with Black Men” Full Show Let’s Talk Digital Equity With Rep. Andy X. Vargas and MakeIT Haverhill It takes the whole community. Our dedicated partner organizations and investors are critical to TGH's success. Check out the individuals and groups who are supporting TGH, and see how you can become an investor or host a TGH course. Investors > Partners > Donate > Join the fight for digital equity by volunteering with TGH! Want to make a lasting impact in your community? Want to join a network of dedicated people working to conquer digital exclusion? Volunteer with TGH! Please click the link below or email us at volunteer@techgoeshome.org . More on Volunteering Take a Look Listen to what TGH learners and leaders have to say about TGH and how the program has affected their lives. MORE ON DIGITAL EQUITY As defined by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), "digital equity is a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy. Digital equity is necessary for civic and cultural participation, employment, lifelong learning, and access to essential services. It is important to note here the use of “equity” vs. “equality.” When we use the word equity, we accurately acknowledge the systemic barriers that must be dismantled before achieving equality for all." What is Digital Equity? Hear from graduates about their experiences as part of the Tech Goes Home program! SEE MORE TESTIMONIALS TESTIMONIALS STAY CONNECTED Follow us on social media for more news, resources, and updates. @techgoeshome @techgoeshome Tech Goes Home Tech Goes Home Contact Us First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting! Tech Goes Home Annual Meeting Video: Celebrating our Impact, Embracing our Future
- Partners | Tech Goes Home
Tech Goes Home is fighting for digital equity. We help bring computers, Internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs, and seniors can connect with loved ones. PARTNERS Successful collaborations are at the heart of the Tech Goes Home. TGH has partnered with more than 300 schools and local community sites to run digital skills courses across Greater Boston. Being a Partner TGH serves as program manager, recruiting and training individuals from the partner organizations to run the digital life skills training classes. TGH provides the course model, hand-picked curriculum, marketing material, course volunteers, as well as the computer or iPad and, if needed, 12 months of internet for each individual or family. TGH also collects data before, during, and after each course to increase program efficacy. TGH supports instructors throughout the course via virtual class visits, meetings, and email. The partner organizations provide course instructors, classroom space, and, if needed, computers on which to run the course. The course instructors recruit learners, select curriculum pieces based on the needs of their learners, and schedule and run the training sessions. This localized approach enables learners to develop strong support networks and lasting bonds with instructors and fellow learners. Become a TGH Site Becoming a TGH site is a fantastic way to make a positive impact in your community. If you're interested in joining, we're excited to announce that we have reopened the waiting list for new partner sites to onboard with TGH. While we're not currently accepting new applications, you can still express your interest by joining the waiting list. We'll keep you updated as soon as opportunities become available. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support! Learn More PAST LOCATIONS Check out all the past and present TGH locations. Let's Go