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  • Instructor Hall of Fame | 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. HALL OF FAME TGH has the pleasure of working with over 300 instructors each year who deliver our programing at our partner sites around Greater Boston. We value each and every one of them! Get to know some of our dedicated instructors below! Carmen Vega Carmen has trained over 750 TGH Graduates! Carmen is an inspiration. Arriving in Boston, a single mom of four, she immediately sought out opportunities to improve the lives of her family. She learned about TGH when a friend suggested that Carmen go through the TGH training with her daughter, who was in middle school at the time. Carmen was drawn to the program because it allowed her to acquire a computer at a significantly reduced cost that her children could use for homework. Click to Read More... Rashmi Pimprikar is a mom of two. She currently works as Director of C-STEAM Futures, as Program Director for CS and STEAM at Lesley University, and as District Technology Coordinator for Watertown Public Schools. Through her organization, she interacts with the Tech Goes Home program. Before working at Lesley and WPS, Rashmi worked as an electrical engineer with Texas Instruments, taught mathematics and computer science at TechBoston Academy, and worked as Program Director for STEAM and... Click to Read More... Rashmi Vartak Rashmi has trained over 750 TGH Graduates! John Cain John has trained over 550 TGH Graduates! John has been a technology instructor for Tech Goes Home, for over ten years. As a former Human Resources Executive and technology entrepreneur, he is passionate about introducing the 21st century to a diverse community of learners. He decided to go into teaching while he was undergoing chemotherapy. John was introduced to Tech Goes Home through the Boston Public School (BPS) system, while setting up an after school program at the Hyde Park Community Center... Click to Read More... Andrea Blake Andrea has trained over 500 TGH Graduates! Click to Read More... John has been a technology instructor for Tech Goes Home, for over ten years. As a former Human Resources Executive and technology entrepreneur, he is passionate about introducing hihijhjkjhj

  • Investors | 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. INVESTORS Tech Goes Home is grateful for the support of our corporate, foundation, government, and philanthropic partners who are collaborating with us to fight for digital equity. Check out some of our investors below. City of Boston Cummings Foundation Essex County Community Foundation Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Next Level Social Impact NETSCOUT SharkNinja Massachusetts Broadband Institute New England Patriots Foundation Patrick J McGovern Foundation AT&T Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation QBE Alliance for Digital Equity The Devonshire Foundation Mayor's Office of Workforce Development Commonwealth of Massachusetts Capital One Comcast Liberty Mutual Foundation Amelia Peabody Foundation Highland Street Foundation Bank of America Charitable Foundation Life Science Cares Boston Public Library PNC Bank Foundation Google Verizon Alexion Charitable Foundation Alliant Credit Union Foundation The Beker Foundation Brigham & Women's Hospital Cambridge Community Foundation Chadwick Martin Bailey Inc. The Devonshire Foundation Edith C. Crocker Charitable Foundation Epic Systems Everett Public Schools, Office of English Learners Fish Family Foundation Fred J. Brotherton Foundation Goodman-Swindell Family Foundation Plymouth Rock Assurance Foundation Reverend John Finley Stax Inc. TJX Companies Financials 2021 Audited Financial Statements 2020 Audited Financial Statements 2019 Audited Financial Statements Strong partnerships make it all possible. TGH relies on the support & partnership of our investors and donors. We welcome you to join us in achieving our goal of ensuring that every Greater Boston resident has the skills, tools, and access to take full advantage of the internet and the opportunities it offers. Donate

  • Online Shopping | 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 ONLINE REVIEWS ONLINE SHOPPING حلقات الويب ستجد هنا ندوات الويب القادمة للتسجيل فيها بالإضافة إلى تسجيلات الندوات عبر الإنترنت المكتملة. لا تتردد في المشاهدة والتعلم! ONLINE REVIEWS ONLINE REVIEWS تعرف على جهاز Chromebook الخاص بك شرائح الويبينار ورقة معلومات Chromebook Yelp is a great place to get reviews and information about local businesses, including restaurants, hair salons, retail stores, and much more! ONLINE SHOPPING ONLINE SHOPPING التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده صوت جوجلGoogle Voice رابط التسجيل متاح قريبا Guía en Español حول الندوة عبر الويب: Google Voice هي خدمة مجانية توفر خدمات إعادة توجيه المكالمات والبريد الصوتي والمراسلة الصوتية والنصية ، فضلاً عن المكالمات الأمريكية والدولية. يمكنك استخدام Google Voice كرقم هاتف ثانٍ يمكنك استخدامه كـ "رقم عمل افتراضي". يمكن ربطه بهاتفك الخلوي أو خطك الأرضي أو يمكنك استخدامه مباشرة من خلال الويب. ستغطي هذه الندوة عبر الويب الأساسيات لتبدأ في استخدام Google Voice. التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده صوت جوجلGoogle Voice Walmart Grocery Pickup Accepts SNAP EBT Payments رابط التسجيل متاح قريبا Use SNAP on Amazon حول الندوة عبر الويب: Google Voice هي خدمة مجانية توفر خدمات إعادة توجيه المكالمات والبريد الصوتي والمراسلة الصوتية والنصية ، فضلاً عن المكالمات الأمريكية والدولية. يمكنك استخدام Google Voice كرقم هاتف ثانٍ يمكنك استخدامه كـ "رقم عمل افتراضي". يمكن ربطه بهاتفك الخلوي أو خطك الأرضي أو يمكنك استخدامه مباشرة من خلال الويب. ستغطي هذه الندوة عبر الويب الأساسيات لتبدأ في استخدام Google Voice. التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده صوت جوجلGoogle Voice رابط التسجيل متاح قريبا Guía en Español حول الندوة عبر الويب: Google Voice هي خدمة مجانية توفر خدمات إعادة توجيه المكالمات والبريد الصوتي والمراسلة الصوتية والنصية ، فضلاً عن المكالمات الأمريكية والدولية. يمكنك استخدام Google Voice كرقم هاتف ثانٍ يمكنك استخدامه كـ "رقم عمل افتراضي". يمكن ربطه بهاتفك الخلوي أو خطك الأرضي أو يمكنك استخدامه مباشرة من خلال الويب. ستغطي هذه الندوة عبر الويب الأساسيات لتبدأ في استخدام Google Voice. التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده صوت جوجلGoogle Voice رابط التسجيل متاح قريبا Guía en Español حول الندوة عبر الويب: Google Voice هي خدمة مجانية توفر خدمات إعادة توجيه المكالمات والبريد الصوتي والمراسلة الصوتية والنصية ، فضلاً عن المكالمات الأمريكية والدولية. يمكنك استخدام Google Voice كرقم هاتف ثانٍ يمكنك استخدامه كـ "رقم عمل افتراضي". يمكن ربطه بهاتفك الخلوي أو خطك الأرضي أو يمكنك استخدامه مباشرة من خلال الويب. ستغطي هذه الندوة عبر الويب الأساسيات لتبدأ في استخدام Google Voice. التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده صوت جوجلGoogle Voice رابط التسجيل متاح قريبا حول الندوة عبر الويب: Google Voice هي خدمة مجانية توفر خدمات إعادة توجيه المكالمات والبريد الصوتي والمراسلة الصوتية والنصية ، فضلاً عن المكالمات الأمريكية والدولية. يمكنك استخدام Google Voice كرقم هاتف ثانٍ يمكنك استخدامه كـ "رقم عمل افتراضي". يمكن ربطه بهاتفك الخلوي أو خطك الأرضي أو يمكنك استخدامه مباشرة من خلال الويب. ستغطي هذه الندوة عبر الويب الأساسيات لتبدأ في استخدام Google Voice. التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده صوت جوجلGoogle Voice English Video Tutorial رابط التسجيل متاح قريبا Sign Up for Prime Student حول الندوة عبر الويب: Google Voice هي خدمة مجانية توفر خدمات إعادة توجيه المكالمات والبريد الصوتي والمراسلة الصوتية والنصية ، فضلاً عن المكالمات الأمريكية والدولية. يمكنك استخدام Google Voice كرقم هاتف ثانٍ يمكنك استخدامه كـ "رقم عمل افتراضي". يمكن ربطه بهاتفك الخلوي أو خطك الأرضي أو يمكنك استخدامه مباشرة من خلال الويب. ستغطي هذه الندوة عبر الويب الأساسيات لتبدأ في استخدام Google Voice. التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده صوت جوجلGoogle Voice رابط التسجيل متاح قريبا Sign Up for Discounted Prime حول الندوة عبر الويب: Google Voice هي خدمة مجانية توفر خدمات إعادة توجيه المكالمات والبريد الصوتي والمراسلة الصوتية والنصية ، فضلاً عن المكالمات الأمريكية والدولية. يمكنك استخدام Google Voice كرقم هاتف ثانٍ يمكنك استخدامه كـ "رقم عمل افتراضي". يمكن ربطه بهاتفك الخلوي أو خطك الأرضي أو يمكنك استخدامه مباشرة من خلال الويب. ستغطي هذه الندوة عبر الويب الأساسيات لتبدأ في استخدام Google Voice. التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده صوت جوجلGoogle Voice رابط التسجيل متاح قريبا Android App iPhone App حول الندوة عبر الويب: Google Voice هي خدمة مجانية توفر خدمات إعادة توجيه المكالمات والبريد الصوتي والمراسلة الصوتية والنصية ، فضلاً عن المكالمات الأمريكية والدولية. يمكنك استخدام Google Voice كرقم هاتف ثانٍ يمكنك استخدامه كـ "رقم عمل افتراضي". يمكن ربطه بهاتفك الخلوي أو خطك الأرضي أو يمكنك استخدامه مباشرة من خلال الويب. ستغطي هذه الندوة عبر الويب الأساسيات لتبدأ في استخدام Google Voice. التاريخ الذي يتعين تحديده Google Hangouts و Meet رابط التسجيل متاح قريبا Español حول الندوة عبر الويب: بالنسبة إلى ورشة عمل Google Hangouts & Meet عبر الويب ، سنستكشف أوجه التشابه والاختلاف بين كلا الخيارين ، ونتعمق في طرق استخدام كل منهما ، ونكتشف أيهما قد يكون الأفضل لاحتياجات معينة. Back to Top

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Program Overview | 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. Our Programs TGH Community The TGH Community Program partners with social service organizations in Greater Boston to deliver a course focused on fundamental digital skills for adults. Taught by TGH certified instructors at our partner organizations, course topics include, but are not limited to, job searching, financial literacy, communicating with friends and family, accessing public benefits, and finding educational programs. Courses are offered at locations such as libraries, community centers, public housing, and other organizations. Each learner who completes a TGH course earns a Chromebook and 12 months of internet service. Find a course TGH Small Business The TGH Small Business Program offers a customized digital skills training for local small business owners, micro-entrepreneurs, and people interested in starting a business venture or nonprofit. Graduates of the program gain digital skills to strengthen their businesses and, in turn, the local economy. The curriculum focuses on leveraging city resources, managing finances, developing an effective online presence, accepting online payments, and more. Each learner who completes a TGH course earns a Chromebook and 12 months of internet service. Find a course TGH School The TGH School Program is families with students in grades 1 - 12. Partner schools can provide courses for students officially enrolled in their school. Nonprofit organizations that work with youth can also run courses for families from the community. All courses are taught by TGH certified instructors. This program encourages parent engagement and gives the student and adult caregiver an opportunity to learn together. The curriculum focuses on fundamental digital skills and topics such as using Google apps for school and work, finding apps and websites for learning and play, tracking grades and attendance online, finding after-school and academic programs, and accessing web-based family resources. Each family who completes a TGH course family earns a Chromebook and 12 months of internet services. Find a course TGH Early Childhood The TGH Early Childhood Program is for families with young children ages 3-6. The course is taught using iPads by early education specialists who are certified TGH instructors. Designed for the parent/caregiver and their child, the curriculum is built around educational and social-emotional learning apps that focus on early language, literacy, and STEAM skill-building. Families practice early learning strategies and discuss challenges and opportunities in parenting with technology. Each family who completes a TGH course family earns an iPad and 12 months of internet services. Find a course

  • 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.

  • Early Childhood 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, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. COURSE LOGISTICS DOCUMENTS CURRICULUM FLYERS RESOURCES INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD COURSE LOGISTICS COURSE LOGISTICS COURSE LOGISTICS Early Childhood Orientation Link to the Google Slides Feel free to reference these slides and the Instructor Handbook before emailing us with questions. Back to Top DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS: FORMS & CERTIFICATES DOCUMENTS: FORMS & CERTIFICATES TGH Forms For the Participant Agreement and Family Computer Contract forms, go to the Documents section on the General Resources page . Customizable Certificates for Graduates Vertical 8.5 x 11in Certificate Horizontal 8.5 x 11in Certificate Blank Certificates for Graduates Certificate for Early Childhood Program Back to Top CURRICULUM CURRICULUM GUIDELINES LESSON PLANS 1. Apps provided by TGH Decide on how many TGH picked apps you will go over during a session Which types of apps and in what combination? How much time will you spend on demonstrating? How will you determine how much time will be parents only and parent/child time? How can you keep children busy with a hands-on project while you are working with the adult? It's key for adults to feel confident with the apps so that they know best how to guide the child. 2. Other apps you think are useful. It’s also ok to introduce families to other apps that you think are helpful for the child’s development and learning. Feel free to share your feedback with us about the provided apps, and suggestions for apps to add to the collection. You can include this feedback in your Post-Course-Survey! 3. Introduce topics that help adults support their child’s development and learning The 3 I's Model: Introduce, Interact, Integrate Healthy screen time use Mixing tech with hands-on projects (for example, looking up dinosaurs and then creating a drawing or a sculpture of a dinosaur) Other ways that they can support the child’s learning 4. Content for Adults If you feel you’ve covered enough apps and parent resources, consider integrating some content solely for the adult Do the adults in your course need support learning how to email from the iPad? Connect to family and friends with Facetime or Google Meet? Do the adults want to learn how to search for jobs online? Would it be helpful to show them how to order groceries or prescriptions for delivery? Back to Top FLYERS FLYERS FLYERS Back to Top RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES Resources for Parents Boston Basics: Parenting Strategies Videos PBS for Parents: Age-by-age tips & activities for social/emotional skills, character development, literacy, math, science, and arts. PBS Kids: Healthy Media Use Tips for Parents and Children Learn at Home with PBS Kids: At-home learning topic with activities, games, and articles — featuring your favorite PBS KIDS characters like Daniel Tiger, Elmo, and the Kratt brothers — to keep your child learning through play Common Sense Media: Expert reviews, objective advice, helpful tools, and so much more. WGBH Resources for Early Learning: exciting, engaging media-rich learning opportunities for educators, parents, and caregivers of children. From detailed lesson plans to simple, everyday activities, you will find everything you need to help your children succeed. Parental Controls: Guide to setting parental controls Parental control set up for iOS Parental control for Google Play Resources for Instructors Zero to Three: Screen Use Resources American Academy of Pediatrics on Early Media Use The 3 I's: Introduce, Interact, Integrate WGBH Distance Learning Center (English , Spanish ): free, trusted digital resources from and award-winning educational preschool programming. Family Fun at Home (English , Spanish ): Help your children birth through age 8 learn and grow by doing fun activities at home. Collect points and enter a weekly raffle for a chance to win a $25 gift card (MA residents only). Common Sense Education : Free distance learning plans for K–2 students and their families. Help kick-start learning at home with easy-to-use, customizable packets. Google’s Teach from Home (English , Spanish ) How to Use an iPad : Slide deck on parts of an iPad Sharing your iPad screen on Zoom when logged into meeting from your iPad Sharing your iPad screen via Airplay Zoom when logged into meeting on your computer Sharing your iPad screen on Zoom (using the USB cable) when logged into meeting on your computer Back to Top TGH Early Childhood Program Flyers Customizable Early Childhood Program Flyer Customizable iPad Flyer Customizable Files in Other Languages

  • 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

  • Stipend & Copay Policy Changes | Tech Goes Home

    STIPEND & COPAY POLICY CHANGES Over the past year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tech Goes Home has adapted our policies and programming to better meet the urgent needs of our learners, instructors, and communities. Now, as we look ahead to the longer-term recovery from COVID-19 and the future of TGH, we are making carefully thought out changes to our policies and approaches. We are moving forward with two important policy updates: Update 1: TGH graduates will continue to earn a device and internet at no cost. During the pandemic, TGH began providing both a digital device and one year of high-quality internet free of charge to every learner who needed them. Moving forward, TGH will continue providing devices and internet at no cost as part of our programming. Update 2: Instructor and course assistant stipends will be discontinued effective January 1, 2022 During the pandemic - in recognition of the extraordinary demands placed on our instructors - TGH expanded financial stipends to instructors teaching in all programs. After extensive conversations with instructors, an internal review, and consultation with external experts about how best to support learners and instructors going forward, we have elected to discontinue all instructor and course assistant stipends effective January 1, 2022. This decision will allow us to direct more resources to expanding our programming and providing critical tools for learners, instructors, and course assistants, including: Ensuring that every TGH graduate can continue to earn a device and internet at no cost to them; Expanding our professional development programs for instructors and course assistants; Expanding Tech Goes Home’s courses to reach more learners and more communities; Building a Course Assistant Volunteer program so instructors can have community support in their courses; and Developing recognition programs for instructors and course assistants. Our instructors and course assistants remain at the absolute heart of TGH’s mission. We are so grateful for the time they invest and the lengths they go to in order to serve their learners. These updates will allow us to support them more intentionally and sustainably, while also ensuring that even more learners are able to participate fully in TGH programs and gain the access and skills they need to use telehealth, work from home, participate in school, connect with loved ones, and more online. We are profoundly grateful for the tireless efforts of our learners, instructors, staff, community partners, volunteers, and learners during the past year-plus. COVID-19 revealed the depth of digital inequity to an unprecedented degree, and we’re more committed than ever to strengthening TGH as an organization, so that we can better support our communities and connect more learners with digital devices, internet, and critical skills training. As always, we welcome your feedback so please do not hesitate to reach out to us with ideas on how we can continue to best support TGH partnerships. You may submit any inquiries or feedback to program@techgoeshome.org .

  • Ameelio | Tech Goes Home

    Ameelio Welcome to Tech Goes Home’s curriculum links page! Here, you can learn about a variety of topics using any of our interactive lessons. Each lesson is grouped by type; scroll to see more types of lessons. Click on the image to view each lesson. Searching with Google Basics of Media Literacy Email vs. Instant Message Internet Safety Navigating the Internet Financial Literacy Online Banking 101 Budgeting and Saving Credit and Debit Management

  • Newsroom | 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. NEWSROOM For press inquiries, please contact press@techgoeshome.org . Tech Goes Home in the News Tn The News PRESS RELEASES IN THE NEWS NEWSLETTERS HONORS AND AWARDS Mass Non Profit News: Tech Goes Home receives $150,000 grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to support digital equity Read More Charles Benton Digital Equity Award Digital Equity Opportunity Recognition Honoree Boston Business Journal Community Collaborator Award Fall 2025 Winter 2023-2024 Spring 2023 September 2025: Dahlia Bousaid Cox Named CEO of Tech Goes Home April 2025: Tech Goes Home Receives $150,000 from NETSCOUT to Expand Digital Access Efforts in Boston and Lowell SparkFM: TGH's Marvin Venay & Madison Martin Highlight Latest Expansion of Digital Literacy Programming in State Correction Facilities. February 2025 Bolstering Digital Accessibility in Boston July 2024 Mass Non Profit News: Tech Goes Home receives $150,000 grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to support digital equity Febuary 2024 Boston Business Journal: $150,000 grant to Tech Goes Home from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Febuary 2024 CityLine: Changing lives through digital equity Local nonprofit focuses on outcomes from access and training in technology January 2024 Digital literacy course includes free computers January 2024 Methuen Library Introduces Tech To Students And Community Members January 2024 With new grant, Boston tech nonprofit will bolster workforce development January 2024 CEO of Tech Goes Home Discusses the Importance of Digital Literacy November 2023 Tech Goes Home receives $500K grant from the New England Patriots Foundation November 2023 Guest columnists Frank Robinson and Marvin Venay: Digital divide isn’t just about access September 2023 Boston Globe: The FCC picked two Mass. spots to receive higher internet subsidies. The problem? No one lives there. August 2023 Letter to the editor: "Reaching Digital Equity Requires Greater Integration of Technology..." June 2023 "Tech Goes Home receives $4.5M grant to expand its digital equity outreach" April 2023 "Western Mass. group gets $5.1 million to address ‘digital divide’ in skills, devices and fiber coverage" April 2023 "$14M to address digital divide in Massachusetts" April 2023 Marvin's Letter: "Telehealth is a thing. For real. Now how to make full use of it?" March 2023 Partner Highlight: "MakeIT Haverhill helps narrow the digital divide" March 2023 Dan's Op-Ed: "Digital access remains a problem" March 2023 Uploading a resume is a barrier to employment for some job seekers, even during a labor shortage March 2023 Marvin is Interviewed on "Talk of the Neighborhoods" January 2023 "Viewpoint: Connecting Bostonians to digital inclusion" December 2022 "Highlights of the 2022 MNN Conference" October 2022 "Expanding opportunity for Black communities" October 2022 "Digital inequities extend beyond health care access" September 2022 Load More Charles Benton Digital Equity Award ONEin3 Positive Impact Award BPS Parent University Special Recognition Award BPS and TTTS Community Collaboration Award Digital Equity Opportunity Recognition Honoree Kennedy School Unsexy Policy Award Winner Community Broadband Award Winner MNN Excellence in Partnerships Award Computer World Honors Laureate Verizon Tech Savvy Award Digital Inclusion Leadership Award BPS Service to ELL Families Empowerment Award PTI Solutions Award Winner Quarterly NewsLetter September 2025: Dahlia Bousaid Cox Named CEO of Tech Goes Home April 2025: Tech Goes Home Receives $150,000 from NETSCOUT to Expand Digital Access Efforts in Boston and Lowell January 2025: Tech Goes Home Awarded More Than $4M to Launch Digital Literacy Programming in Massachusetts Correctional Facilities January 2025:Tech Goes Home Partners with Rocket Community Fund to Bring Digital Inclusion Programming to Detroit April 2024: Tech Goes Home Awarded $260,000 Grant From Capital One to Support Digital Inclusion Programming and New Community Fellowship March 2024: Tech Goes Home Launches Groundbreaking Advocacy Community Fellowship Program February 2024: Tech Goes Home Receives $150,000 Grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to Support Digital Equity Programming January 2024: Tech Goes Home Adds 25 New Community Partners January 2024: Tech Goes Home Receives $650,000 from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to Address Community Health Needs December 2023: Tech Goes Home Receives $75,000 from CVS Health Foundation to Support Access to Healthcare Through Digital Skills Training Across Massachusetts December 2023: Tech Goes Home Awarded $100,000 from NETSCOUT to Advance Digital Equity in Roxbury November 2023: Tech Goes Home Holds Annual Meeting and Announces New Strategic Plan October 2023: Tech Goes Home Receives Major Grant from the New England Patriots Foundation to Expand Internet Connectivity for Boston Residents October 2023: Tech Goes Home Urges Massachusetts Congressional Delegation to Support Continued Funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program June 2023: Tech Goes Home Receives Long-Term Grant from Cummings Foundation to Expand Programming Capacity in Suffolk, Middlesex, and Essex Counties May 2023: Tech Goes Home Hires Marwa Alnaal to Lead Advocacy and Organizational Development Work in Worcester April 2023: Tech Goes Home Receives Historic Investment to Expand Digital Equity Work Across Massachusetts March 2023: Tech Goes Home Announces Results of Pilot Program Expansion in Essex County March 2023: Tech Goes Home Chief Advocacy Officer Marvin Venay Honored as One of Boston’s Most Influential Men of Color March 2023: Tech Goes Home Receives Major Grant from The Devonshire Foundation to Increase Organization Capacity February 2023: Tech Goes Home Receives Grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to Help Improve Digital Equity Data and Evaluation December 2022: Tech Goes Home Partners with the Alliance for Digital Equity to Expand Programming into Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin Counties November 2022: Tech Goes Home Receives $500,000 in New Funding in State Economic Development Legislation November 2022: Tech Goes Home Receives New $250,000 Grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to Expand Digital Equity Efforts July 2022: Boston City Council Approves $2 Million Investment in Tech Goes Home Through American Rescue Plan Act Spending Package June 2022: Grant from AT&T Supports Expansion of Tech Goes Home Digital Equity Work in Boston May 2022: ECCF, Tech Goes Home, The Philanthropic Initiative Talk Digital Equity at National Conference March 2022: QBE Foundation Awards Tech Goes Home Grant to Advance Digital Equity Throughout Eastern Massachusetts February 2022: Tech Goes Home Receives $250,000 from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to Expand Digital Equity Across Boston September 2021: Tech Goes Home Announces New Partnerships with Community-Based Organizations in Essex County to Expand Digital Inclusion July 2021: Tech Goes Home Receives Support from Crown Castle to Expand Digital Equity Work in Eastern Massachusetts June 2021: Tech Goes Home and Essex County Community Foundation Partner to Increase Digital Equity in Key Essex County Communities June 2021: Tech Goes Home and Jewish Vocational Service Partner to Provide Workers Across Massachusetts with Digital Tools and Training April 2021: Tech Goes Home: Providing Digital Access in Boston April 2021: Leaders in Technology, Health Join Tech Goes Home Board of Directors March 2021: Tech Goes Home Hires Marvin Venay as Director of Advocacy to Advance Digital Equity in Massachusetts February 2021: Tech Goes Home and SharkNinja Partner to Address Digital Inequity in Greater Boston December 2020: Massachusetts Nonprofit Tech Goes Home and NETSCOUT Team Up to Expand Digital Access in Greater Boston Community December 2020: Tech Goes Home Co-CEO Dan Noyes Recognized as 2020 Charles Benton Digital Equity Champion September 2020: Tech Goes Home Recognized as 2020 DOER Honoree for Work to Advance Digital Inclusion in Greater Boston Honors and Awards Quarterly Newsletters Fall 2022 Summer 2022 Spring 2022 Winter 2022 Fall 2021 Summer 2021 Spring 2021 Winter 2020 Fall 2020 Summer 2020 Spring 2020 Spring 2023 Winter 2023 Press Releases Winter 2023-2024 Honors an Awards Press Releases

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