Technical Assistance:

In partnership with the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA), the Delaware Department of Technology and Information will identify, catalogue and analyze all digital literacy initiatives currently underway in Delaware. IPA will incorporate broadband literacy into existing curriculum that it uses for certificate programs aimed at local appointed and elected officials. It will also support “train-the-trainer” activities that provide institutional training to municipalities, small businesses and non-profit organizations through existing entities such as the Delaware Municipal Web Developers Group.

Data Collection, Integration, and Validation:

This project was originally funded for broadband planning activities and two years of data collection. In September of 2010, this project was amended to extend data collection activities for an additional three years and to identify and implement best practices.