Posts tagged: Innovation
The Ibarra Family and the future of innovation
Our youngest and brightest need access to the open Internet to thrive. If we provide access to Internet to every American we could see an exciting new generation of innovators.
Internet for Kids at School Bring Innovation to Everyone
Teachers and students know that having access to the Internet will expand students access to educational information and increase teachers ability to prepare students for a 21st century economy.
Why the Internet Enables INNOVATION
The Internet was the great surprise of the 20th century. No one who initially developed the network imagined it would become such a powerful engine of economic, social and political growth. This success was due largely to its open architecture, which makes the Internet accessible to anyone to use and further develop, guaranteeing maximum competition, participation and innovation.
Sam Adams, Rutherford County, North Carolina
In Rutherford County, Sam Adams, a senior IBM researcher, spent thousands of dollars to erect his own broadband tower so he could continue working. But he knows not everyone has that luxury, and that widespread broadband access in the area could jumpstart a local economy that has been decimated by the disappearing textile industry.
Layten Davis, Spring Creek NC
In remote Spring Creek, residents are trying to revive their town by building a community center that offers a computer lab and space for local businesses. But longtime resident Layten Davis says their attempts are futile without high-speed Internet.
Martha Abraham, Mars Hill NC
Martha Abraham wanted to use the Internet to promote her rural business online. She faces severe limitations because she only has dial up access to the Internet. Martha is unable to use the full potential of the Internet to run an innovative small business.
Gayle Wilson, Teacher
Gayle Wilson from Washington, D.C. wants affordable Internet access for their students. Gayle talks about how giving her students donated computers can also help them get online.
