In May, 1996, I was hired by a nonprofit organization named "Community Technology Centers' Network," (CTCNet) whose mission is to support and encourage grass-roots community technology projects around the country. Currently CTCNet has over 200 affiliates around the country (and a few overseas). In October, 1995, the organization received a renewal of a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation. This grant, which extends over four and half years, will allow CTCNet to continue its work supporting community technology centers.
Historically, CTCNet had its origins with the highly successful Harlem Community Computing Center (also known as "Playing To Win"), in Harlem, New York.
Click here to read a 1992 article I wrote about the Harlem Community Computing Center.
Toni is both an inexhaustible proponent of technology access issues, and a brilliantly creative teacher. It's well worth tracking down copies of the three books she has worked on: Keystrokes to Literacy, Keystrokes to Mathematics, and The Neuter Computer (co-authored with Jo Sanders). The first two books describe imaginative ways of using basic "tool" software in many instructional activities. The Neuter Computer is a book that explains ways of promoting computer use with young women.
For those who might be interested, The Neuter Computer is available directly from Jo Sanders at the following address:
Jo Sanders
CUNY Graduate Center
25 West 43rd Street, Suite 400
New York, New York 10036
Internet: JXS@MINA.GC.CUNY.EDU
(212) 642-2672.
The book costs $24.95, plus 15% for postage and handling. Apparently Jo Sanders prefers pre-payment but will accept a purchase order if necessary.