Substantial gaps between Australians who are digitally included and those who are not continue to exist, according to the 2018 Australian Digital Inclusion Index. In fact, that gap is widening for some groups. In Queensland, this includes the state as a whole, as well as the regions of Central and South West Queensland, and Coastal … Read more
Skilling Our Future PD – Darling Downs & Southwest Queensland Following the success of last year’s Robotics Roadshow, SLQ is partnering with Regional Development Australia Darling Downs Southwest (RDA DDSW) to help regional libraries continue building skills in delivering Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) programs to their communities. This year’s program will kick … Read more
Deadly Digital Communities (DDC) is a new digital literacy program which is being delivered to Queensland’s remote and regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs) and selected public libraries are facilitating the program whereby participants can learn about everything from searching the internal to using social media. Townsville City Libraries is … Read more
Have you heard about Be Connected? It’s a new initiative, funded by the Australian Government to support digital literacy for older Australians. Be Connected comprises a website with advice and learning resources and a grants program for which libraries and other community-based providers can submit applications to secure funding. The first step is to sign … Read more
SLQ has started a coding & robotics discussion list to support libraries to share ideas and resources. Members receive regular updates about new gadgets, innovative program ideas and quick tips for engaging communities through technology. The term coding and robotics has become a buzz phrase for schools, libraries and other education-focused community organisations. Learning how to … Read more
My work as an educator (and previously a library assistant) over 18 years has taught me the central place that inclusion must hold in any community that wants to thrive. The 25+ developing personalities of a classroom are possibly a great analogy for wider society, and require the same balance of co-operation, being involved with … Read more
The Digital Inclusion Forum will position public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres (IKCs) in unique position to respond to the digital divide. The Forum is only days away, and all relevant library and Council staff are encouraged to register now for the event on 26-27 June in Brisbane.Hear from Queensland public library and IKC staff … Read more
Want to learn more about coding but can’t find time in your schedule to try? Then the Digital Inclusion Forum is your opportunity. Join industry experts IT etc Training for a 20 minute introduction to coding and hear about the Learn to Code program they are running at State Library of Queensland as part of … Read more
The Digital Inclusion Forum will let you explore new technologies with founder of Think Digital Coach Tim Gentle – digital crusader, educator, entrepreneur and advocate for regional, rural and remote living. Learn through virtual reality and augmented reality and create your own immersive experience using your smartphone. Step on board the Think.Digital Coach – … Read more
Have you had a go at augmented or virtual reality, or chilled out with Paro, the therapeutic seal robot? If not then the Digital Inclusion Forum, being held at State Library of Queensland from 26-27 June, is the event for you. You will have the opportunity to explore the Digital Futures Lab and the Think … Read more
