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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 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% 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 > 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? 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

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 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS VIEW IN GDOCS INSTRUCTOR HANDBOOK HANDBOOK Instructor The handbook below is designed to be used by the instructors in our four programs. VIEW IN GDOCS VIEW IN GOOGLE DOCS VIEW IN GOOGLE DOCS Instructor Handbook (English) Back to Top TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Our Program and Learners Support for Instructors How to Instruction Videos Becoming a Certified TGH Instructor Overview of TGH Instructor Role TGH Instructor Checklist Step 1: Get Organized Step 2: Get Ready for Your Course Step 3: Prepare Your Learners Step 4: Internet and Devices for Learners Step 5: Launch Your Course Step 6: Manage Your Course Step 7: End Your Course FAQ Learner Devices FAQ Instructor and Partner Devices Back to Top INSTRUCTOR HANDBOOK HANDBOOK LESSON PLANS

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. ART COMMUNITY MATH MUSIC READING SCIENCE 孩提時代 您可以在下面找到TGH為我們的幼兒計劃研究過的應用程序集合。它們包括指向iTunes App Store的鏈接和CommonSenseMedia的評論（如果有）。此外，丹的小女兒還向許多人借出了他們的認可印章。請注意，某些應用包含多個主題，因此位於多個部分中。 PBS Parents PBS父母掌握有關兒童發育和早期學習的重要信息。它還可以作為PBS KIDS世界的家長指南，提供受PBS Kids啟發的教育遊戲和活動的訪問。 Common Sense Media 常識媒體旨在幫助人們找到值得信賴的兒童正面媒體。他們對應用程序，遊戲，書籍，電影等有適合年齡的評論。 Resources for Early Learning 早期學習資源為教育工作者，父母和照顧者提供了有趣的學習資源。 “從詳細的教案到簡單的日常活動，您將找到幫助孩子取得成功所需的一切。” 藝術 ART 社區 COMMUNITY 數學 MATH 音樂 MUSIC 閱讀 READING 科學 SCIENCE 藝術 ART ART 社區 COMMUNITY COMMUNITY 回到頂部 Daniel Tiger's Grr-ific Feelings CommonSenseMedia-“丹尼爾·泰格（Daniel Tiger）的Grr-ific Feelings通過有趣的遊戲和歌曲幫助孩子們識別和表達情感。這款適用於2至5歲孩子的早期學習應用程序融合了許多感覺，例如“嫉妒”，“耐心”，“沮喪， “和”引以為傲”-擴展了孩子們口頭表達他們在室內的感覺的方式。其中還包括一種簡單的鎮靜技術的說明。” 數學 MATH MATH 回到頂部 音樂 MUSIC MUSIC 回到頂部 閱讀 READING READING 回到頂部 Molly of Denali CommonSenseMedia-“ Denali的莫莉以阿拉斯加土著女孩為中心，該女孩通過在州內旅行和與當地居民相遇了解土著經驗。 在此應用中，4至8歲的孩子可以在她的阿拉斯加村莊Qyah與莫莉和朋友一起玩孩子們可以執行狗拉雪橇任務，釣魚，創建串珠項目或幫助運行Denali Trading Post。Denali Molly應用程序教孩子們使用熟悉的文本，例如書籍，圖表和帶標題的照片來解決問題，完成任務和幫助Molly的朋友們！Denali的Molly中的教育遊戲支持使用和理解信息文本的基本讀寫能力。” 科學 SCIENCE SCIENCE 回到頂部 藝術 ART 社區 COMMUNITY 數學 MATH 音樂 MUSIC 閱讀 READING 科學 SCIENCE 回到頂部 PBS Kids Video CommonSenseMedia-“ PBS KIDS Video是一款教育性應用程序，可讓孩子觀看十幾個PBS Kids節目中的各種剪輯。該應用程序允許父母通過電子郵件，Facebook或Twitter與朋友共享視頻剪輯。用戶還可以點擊鏈接以通過iTunes購買視頻。” 畫畫講 CommonSenseMedia-“繪圖和講解保持簡單。孩子們可以從各種不同的背景，顏色，字符，對象甚至模板中進行選擇，以創建自己的繪圖。準備就緒後，他們可以記錄故事或移動時想要的任何東西那些角色。” Duckie甲板垃圾玩具 CommonSenseMedia-“孩子們可以從各種回收和發現的物品中進行選擇並製成生物。孩子們不受可以添加到動物中的物品數量的限制。沒有廣告，父母設置或說明會分散或限制孩子們。他們完全免費發揮自己想要的創意。” 西米迷你怪獸 CommonSenseMedia-“西米迷你怪獸專為2至4歲的孩子而設計，可以製作自己的定制怪獸，但怪獸製作是如此有趣，以至於年齡較大的孩子和父母也可能希望加入其中。考慮到最小的應用程序用戶，因此創建怪物非常容易，而且沒有時間限制。” Peek-a-Zoo CommonSenseMedia-“ Peek-a-Zoo是一款應用程序遊戲，要求兒童觀察不同的卡通動物角色組，並區分哪些動物表現出特定的特徵或行為（“誰在哭？”“誰感到驚訝？”“誰生氣嗎？）。它非常簡單易用，是幼兒和學齡前兒童的好工具。” YouTube兒童 CommonSenseMedia-“ YouTube Kids是YouTube的一個以兒童為中心的門戶，具有精選的電視節目，音樂，教育視頻和用戶創建的內容...具有適當的家長控制功能-例如計時器和禁用該功能的方法搜索功能-但通過輸入拼寫數字的數字版本可以訪問父母的大門，因此當孩子們可以閱讀時，他們將可以訪問設置。 呼吸，思考，做芝麻 CommonSenseMedia-“孩子們可能會很快進入這五個場景，但是每個場景都值得回顧……不要錯過父級部分，該部分充滿了免費資源，例如技巧和策略（包括可觀看的視頻剪輯）孩子們），以及個性化孩子們在玩應用程序時聽到的令人鼓舞的音頻消息的選項，可以用英語或西班牙語播放。” PBS玩與學 在WGBH中-“玩陰影，控制天氣，沿著坡道滾動和滑動物體，選擇最好的雨傘材料-同時建立科學探究技能和學習核心科學概念。該應用中的遊戲鼓勵孩子們觀看它們是經過精心設計的，旨在通過對現實世界的位置和體驗進行建模來催化現實世界的探索。” PBS ScratchJr 來自PBS-“借助PBS KIDS ScratchJr，孩子們可以創建自己的互動故事和遊戲，並以他們最喜歡的PBS KIDS角色為特色。這款具有創意的編碼應用（適用於5-8歲的兒童）可以講故事的無限可能性。”查找有關PBS Kids的 活動和資源。 託卡機器人實驗室 CommonSenseMedia-“通過混合房子周圍發現的零碎東西，廢金屬和垃圾來使自己成為夢想中的機器人。以前的電視現在可以做成完美的頭部，生鏽的齒輪變成了腿。選擇身體，頭部，手臂和腿並準備起飛時放在一起！” 建立 iTunes-“建立它有助於在2.5歲以上的幼兒中發展視覺感知技能和精細運動技能。它還有助於開發主要的數學概念，例如大小，頂部和底部，前後……各塊板顯示遊戲的目標是正確組裝零件，一個接一個地組裝，以創建整個圖像。” 熊貓醫生醫院 CommonSenseMedia-“熊貓博士醫院是一款互動式教育應用程序，可在學齡前和幼兒園年齡的孩子假裝在醫院工作時教他們一些有關順序，解剖學和保健的知識。迷你游戲...提示孩子幫助照顧有不同健康問題的可愛動物。” Toca醫生高清 CommonSenseMedia-“ Toca Doctor是一個有趣而安全的拼圖遊戲，其基礎是治愈患病的患者。該應用程序中沒有書面文字，很少有口語-它在視覺上帶有聲音效果和音樂。在初次理解時，孩子將需要幫助怎麼玩。一次識別出四個患者問題；輕按一個按鈕就可以解決這個難題。” 我聽到母羊 在iTunes中-“ ... 24種不同的真實動物聲音和12種不同的車輛聲音。當您的嬰兒點擊動物或車輛圖標時，遊戲將口頭宣布它是哪種動物或車輛並播放其真實聲音的錄音。” 無盡的字母 來自CommonSenseMedia，““無盡的字母表”既簡單又強大。孩子們按照自己的節奏工作，除了探索這個無盡的字母表中的單詞外，沒有其他目的或目標。動畫以令人難忘的方式展示了單詞的含義-就像看到怪物成長一樣從普通大小變成巨大字體，或者在上面塗油漆時出現一個看不見的單詞。” 當我長大-小動物 當我長大後是一本書，孩子可以被閱讀（互動），自己閱讀（互動）或自動玩耍。在閱讀過程中，孩子可以輕按所有人，地點和事物以顯示單詞並朗讀給他們。父母與孩子一起講故事時，他們可以問一些問題，以幫助孩子與書建立更多的聯繫，並註意到更多的小細節。 LetterSchool-印刷體字母 CommonSenseMedia-“ LetterSchool是一個寫信應用程序，具有引人入勝的動畫功能。當孩子寫一封信時，它會進行動畫處理；例如，它可能會發光或變成火箭在太空中飛行。可能已經識別了它們的ABC，每個字母都首先被標記並與一個對象配對以增強字母識別能力。” AlphaTots字母表 CommonSenseMedia-“ AlphaTots是幫助孩子學習字母表的出色工具。該應用程序充滿了創造性和聰明的互動活動，通過有趣的互動元素（例如，為字母B組裝建築物或為字母切割字符串）來增強字母。字母C）。字母聽起來很響，幾乎所有年齡段的孩子都可以輕鬆使用該應用程序。” 託卡樂隊 CommonSenseMedia-“ Toca Band是一款超級可愛且富有創造力的應用程序，它鼓勵孩子們發現和探索音樂……與Toca Boca的其他應用程序一樣，該應用程序非常實用，給孩子們騰出空間來自己弄清楚他們可以做什麼。家長中心提供了禁用外部鏈接的設置，並提供了討論主題來幫助家長擴展學習範圍。” 音樂劇我！ CommonSenseMedia-“ Musical Me”是基於音樂的迷你游戲，可以讓孩子們以音高，節奏和樂器來玩耍。一種遊戲可以讓孩子們用旋律來模仿飛鳥的經典曲調；無論哪隻鳥被敲擊都會播放歌曲中的下一個音符，讓孩子們學習節奏，而不必擔心打不正確的琴鍵。” 動物園火車 CommonSenseMedia-“ Zoo Train是面向學齡前兒童的5合1學習遊戲。該遊戲大多數都易於使用，並且色彩鮮豔的動物和火車適合年幼的孩子。除信息屏幕外，沒有任何其他內容。品牌或廣告，並且由於遊戲無法連接到互聯網，因此沒有隱私或安全問題。” 前8個工作室 來自WGBH-“與您的學齡前兒童分享早期數學學習的樂趣！在家里或教室裡玩8個數學學習應用程序和數十種動手活動。數字教師指南支持在教室中實施基於技術的學前數學課程。”在first8studios.org上查看所有應用和資源 。 托多數學 CommonSenseMedia-“ Todo Math旨在幫助所有能力的孩子練習數學。“ Todo”在西班牙語中意為“全部”，並且該應用在設計時考慮到學習上的差異。它對於有聽覺和視覺處理問題的孩子有幫助或數學問題的語言。這對於運動能力較弱的孩子也很有益。” TallyTots計數 CommonSenseMedia-“ TallyTots是一款教育性應用程序，旨在幫助幼兒學習計數。孩子們可以通過屏幕上的數字對1到20之間的數字進行計數，然後通過互動活動（例如按屏幕製作賽車來獎勵）繞圈軌道或觸摸燈泡以將其打開）。 Elmo愛123s CommonSenseMedia-“ Elmo Loves 123s的設計目的是教學齡前兒童從1到20的數字。芝麻街最愛的Elmo和Abby會向孩子們介紹孩子的數量和活動……當首次打開該應用程序時，父母可以查看有關孩子過去玩耍的信息，包括玩耍的時間，涵蓋的數字和活動以及正確的百分比，但是孩子們必須重新啟動遊戲才能訪問這些屏幕。” 蒙特梭利第一行動 CommonSenseMedia-“ Montessori 1st Operations是一款基於Montessori原理和工具精心設計的數學活動應用程序。孩子們可以以具體的可視化方式練習基本的加法和減法（1-99），並熟悉進行除法和除法的基石乘法。” 公園數學 CommonSenseMedia-“ Park Math為孩子們提供了一系列有趣的互動數學遊戲。孩子們將數數兔子的鞦韆，在滑過幻燈片時減去鴨子，甚至通過在蹺蹺板上添加或刪除鼠標來獲得兩個數量，等等。活動都使孩子們可以物理地操縱他們所計數的物體。” Hướng dẫn tiếng việt 中文指示 Guia em Português

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. ABOUT US Founded in 2000, Tech Goes Home empowers communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. We bring computers, internet, and training to those without so students can do homework, adults can find jobs and manage finances, seniors can connect with loved ones, and all can lead healthy lives. Our Mission Digital Access for Everyone Tech Goes Home connects families and community members across Massachusetts with technology, connectivity, and digital skills to help them thrive. Who We Serve Our Mission & Programs Access to Devices, Internet, & Digital Skills Trainings TGH has opportunities for folks from age 3 to 97. See how TGH can help you! Our Programs Awards and News Tech Goes Home is proud to have a growing list of accolades and news features. Take a minute to let us share them with you! Visit the Newsroom The TGH Team Meet the Team! We have a vibrant team with a passion for helping others. Take a look at the cool things they've done and continue to do to benefit their communities, and don't hesitate to get in touch!

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

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. Opportunity Blueprint The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency for digital inclusion and brought greater attention to the deep inequities that drive the digital divide, yet we know that we have a long way to go before that gap is bridged. At the end of 2020, Tech Goes Home finalized our Opportunity Blueprint, which focuses on identifying changes we have made in light of the COVID-19 crisis and, based on these learnings, outlining our strategic decisions to successfully chart a path beyond the pandemic. Read the full document here.

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

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

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. Digital Equity Research Tech Goes Home has gathered extensive research to support and inform our work. Take a look below and get a glimpse of why we do what we do. The Digital Divide and Economic Benefits of Broadband Access by The Council of Economic Advisors "Just under half of households in the bottom income quintile using the Internet at home, compared to 95 percent of households in the top quintile." "Academic research shows that using online job search leads to better labor market outcomes, including faster re-employment for unemployed individuals, yet because of a digital divide, low- income households are less able to use these tools than high-income households." "Addressing the digital divide requires effort on multiple fronts, including policies that make broadband more affordable." "When Google Fiber was to be rolled out in Kansas City, speeds on existing networks in Kansas surged 86 percent." "Effective digital literacy training may require place-based or demographically tailored interventions." Digital Divide Persists Even as Lower-Income Americans Make Gains in Tech Adoption by Pew Research Among adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year: 44% don’t have home broadband services 46% don’t have a computer “By comparison, each of these technologies is nearly ubiquitous among adults in households earning $100,000 or more a year.” “As of early 2019, 26% of adults living in households earning less than $30,000 a year are “smartphone-dependent” internet users – meaning they own a smartphone but do not have broadband internet at home. This represents a substantial increase from 12% in 2013. In contrast, only 5% of those living in households earning $100,000 or more fall into this category in 2019.” “In 2015, 35% of lower-income households with school-age children did not have a broadband internet connection at home” ? FACT SHEET: 2016 BROADBAND PROGRESS REPORT from the FCC "One-third of all Americans – 100 million people – haven’t adopted broadband at home. Broadband adoption is key to America’s competitiveness – to jobs, e-government, education, and energy. Compare that to South Korea and Singapore where adoption rates top 90 percent." "Internationally, the U.S. continues to lag behind a number of other developed nations, ranking 16th out of 34 countries" Mobile Technology and Home Broadband 2019 by Pew Research “92% of adults from households earning $75,000 or more a year say they have broadband internet at home, but that share falls to 56% among those whose annual household income falls below $30,000.” “Half of non-broadband users today say they do not subscribe to broadband because the cost of a monthly subscription is too expensive, while 31% say the cost of a computer is too expensive.” Closing the K–12 Digital Divide in the Age of Distance Learning by Common Sense Media & Boston Consulting Group "Approximately 15 million to 16 million K-12 public school students, or 30% of all public K-12 students , live in households either without an internet connection or device adequate for distance learning at home, a higher number than previously recorded; and of these students, approximately nine million students live in households with neither an adequate connection nor an adequate device for distance learning." "300,000 to 400,000 K-12 teachers live in households without adequate internet connectivity, roughly 10 percent of all public school teachers, and 100,000 teachers lack adequate home computing devices." Limiting Broadband Investment to ‘Rural Only’ Discriminates Against Black Americans and other Communities of Color by National Digital Inclusion Alliance “All of the nation’s counties whose populations are at least 75% rural [those most likely to qualify for federal broadband subsidies], taken together, accounted for less than 8% of Americans living in households with no broadband. In contrast, the most urban counties - those with fewer than 5% rural residents - accounted for more than 35%.” "76% of residents living without broadband connection in the most rural third of U.S. counties were white and non-Hispanic. [...] In contrast, substantial majorities of the residents in households without broadband in our urban datasets were people of color. People of color accounted for 75% of the unconnected in cities with 200,000+ residents. Black residents alone accounted for 28% of the unconnected in 95%+ urban counties." "A federal broadband policy which provides funding only for broadband infrastructure deployment, and only to areas which have no existing 25/3 Mbps residential broadband service - with no accompanying investment in affordable access and other measures to help urban as well as rural residents get connected - discriminates in a big way against Black Americans and other communities of color.” “All of the nation’s counties whose populations are at least 75% rural [those most likely to qualify for federal broadband subsidies], taken together, accounted for less than 8% of Americans living in households with no broadband. In contrast, the most urban counties - those with fewer than 5% rural residents - accounted for more than 35%.” "76% of residents living without broadband connection in the most rural third of U.S. counties were white and non-Hispanic. [...] In contrast, substantial majorities of the residents in households without broadband in our urban datasets were people of color. People of color accounted for 75% of the unconnected in cities with 200,000+ residents. Black residents alone accounted for 28% of the unconnected in 95%+ urban counties." "A federal broadband policy which provides funding only for broadband infrastructure deployment, and only to areas which have no existing 25/3 Mbps residential broadband service - with no accompanying investment in affordable access and other measures to help urban as well as rural residents get connected - discriminates in a big way against Black Americans and other communities of color.” OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL? TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING IN LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES from The Joan Ganz Cooney Ce nter "Most low- and moderate-income families have some form of Internet connection, but many are under-connected, with mobile-only access and inconsistent connectivity." "One third (33%) of those below the poverty level rely on mobile-only Internet access." "Among families who have home Internet access, half (52%) say their access is too slow, one quarter (26%) say too many people share the same computer, and one fifth (20%) say their Internet has been cut off in the last year due to lack of payment." "Parents with mobile-only access are [...] 25 percentage points less likely to use online banking or bill-paying (49% vs. 74%), 14 percentage points less likely to apply for jobs or services online (42% vs. 56%), and 12 percentage points less likely to get news or follow local events online (70% vs. 82%)." "Four in 10 parents without a home computer (40%) or home Internet access (42%) say the main reason they do not have these items is because they are too expensive." "Children from low- and moderate-income families use computers and the Internet for a variety of educational activities, but those without home access are less likely to go online to pursue their interest. [...] 35% of those with mobile only access say they 'often' do this, compared to 52% of those with home access." "Children and parents frequently learn with, and about, technology together, especially in families with the lowest incomes and where parents have less education." "Among parents who did not graduate from high school, 62% say their child has helped them with technology, compared with 45% of parents who graduated from college." "Among families with more than one 6- to 13-year-old and a computer in the home, [...] more than half (53%) of children from the lowest income group (less than $25,000 a year) 'often' help each other learn about computers and technology, compared to 33% of those in the higher-income group ($45,000–65,000 a year)." 10% of Americans Don't use the internet. Who are they? by Pew Research 3 in 10 adults with "less than a high school education" do not use the internet. "Adults from households earning less than $30,000 a year are far more likely than the most affluent adults to not use the internet (18% vs. 2%)." "Seniors are much more likely than younger adults to say they never go online [...] 27% still do not use the internet, compared with fewer than 10% of adults under the age of 65." WHAT IT'S LIKE TO GO ON THE INTERNET FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME - AT AGE 82. by the Washington Post "Seniors who log on tend to be far more educated about their health ; they’re far less isolated and more independent ." "One study out of the University of Michigan suggested that Internet use could cut depression risk among seniors by more than 30 percent — a huge finding, given the wide-ranging effects that depression and isolation have on senior’s health." Millions of U.S. Workers Have "Limited or No Digital Skills" by HR Dive “More than 1 in 10 workers are employed in manufacturing, and one third lack key digital skills." This equals about 5.6 million workers in manufacturing who have low digital skills. “Approximately 1 in 7 American workers is employed in the health and social assistance sector, and one-third lack key digital skills.” This equals about 6.7 million workers in this sector with low digital skills. “Nearly one-third of workers with limited digital skills are younger than 35.” The Digital Edge: Middle-Skill Workers and Careers by Burning Glass Technologies “More than 8 in 10 middle-skill jobs (82%) require digital skills” “Digitally intensive middle-skill jobs pay more than non-digital middle-skill jobs: Baseline digital skills alone pay a 17% premium over non-digital roles.” “Eight in 10 (78%) of middle-skill jobs demand facility with productivity software, and these digital jobs pay a premium over non-digital middle-skill roles. Additionally, productivity software is necessary for upward movement.” Digital Skills & Employment Foundational Skills for Career Progress by Urban Institute “Between 2002 and 2016, the share of all jobs with high digital content more than quadrupled, from 4.8 to 23.0 percent. This reflects both an increase in the digital nature of existing jobs and the addition of new digital jobs.” “Research suggests the demand for jobs requiring digital skills will increase [...] employers will increasingly desire workers with foundational digital skills as the digitization of jobs and tasks increases.” “Many occupations that were previously technology-free, such as janitorial work, now require technology for such basic tasks as checking room assignments and filling out time cards.” “[...] ‘the increased use of electronic job applications makes it difficult for those with low literacy skills to get a job’ [...] Online tools are now the most important resource for many job seekers” Strategies for teaching foundational digital skills: Teach skills in context In-person teaching Match training to people’s needs Access to digital tools Digital Inclusion & Education Nearly one-in-five teens can’t always finish their homework because of the digital divide by Pew Research “Some 15% of U.S. households with school-age children do not have a high-speed internet connection at home” “Roughly one-third of households with children ages 6 to 17 and whose annual income falls below $30,000 a year do not have a high-speed internet connection at home, compared with just 6% of such households earning $75,000 or more a year. These broadband disparities are particularly pronounced for black and Hispanic households with school-age children – especially those with low household incomes.” “17% of teens say they are often or sometimes unable to complete homework assignments because they do not have reliable access to a computer or internet connection.” “24% of teens whose annual family income is less than $30,000 say the lack of a dependable computer or internet connection often or sometimes prohibits them from finishing their homework, but that share drops to 9% among teens who live in households earning $75,000 or more a year.” Advancing Digital Equity and Closing the Homework Gap: The Need to Connect Students at Home by The Consortium for School Networking & Alliance for Excellent Education “Today, roughly seven in ten teachers assign homework that requires access to broadband. But the FCC’s data suggest that almost one in three households do not subscribe to broadband services at any speed.” Parental Involvement in Schools by Child Trends "Students with parents who are involved in their school tend to have fewer behavioral problems and better academic performance, and are more likely to complete high school than students whose parents are not involved in their school." The Numbers Behind the Broadband "Homework Gap" by Pew Research "31.4% of households whose incomes fall below $50,000 and with children ages 6 to 17 do not have a high-speed internet connection at home. [...] By comparison, only 8.4% of households with annual incomes over $50,000 lack a broadband internet connection at home. In other words, low-income homes with children are four times more likely to be without broadband than their middle or upper-income counterparts." NTIA BROADBAND MAP This map displays broadband technologies offered to end users.

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