by Aaron Deacon | Jul 16, 2021 | Digital Skills Training, K-12 Classroom Demonstrations, Professional Development for Teachers
Event Date: July 27, 2021 Time: 8:30-10:00 am Location: https://15797111.xleap.net/comebackkcventures Admission: Free This Discovery Workshop will be devoted to a the innovations that emerged in response to Covid-19 that addressed needs for education and training...
by Aaron Deacon | Dec 29, 2016 | Gigabit Ecosystem Building, Telehealth Pilot, Libraries Pilot, K-12 Classroom Demonstrations
US IgniteSmart Gigabit Communities building apps for a better world Learn More Smart Gigabit Communities Hackathons held in KC Project teams working in hackathons A shared mission to build gigabit apps US Ignite is a national, independent non-profit organization with...
by Jason Harper | Jan 29, 2016 | K-12 Classroom Demonstrations, IT Workforce Development, Gigabit Ecosystem Building
KC Digital Drive was in Washington DC this week for the launch of two initiatives that could help Kansas City’s software developers and entrepreneurs get their apps off the ground while, at the same time, helping the city take more of a leading role in the development...
by Jason Harper | Dec 29, 2015 | University Research Capacity, Proof of Concept and Fab Labs, Digital Infrastructure, Innovation Hubs/Tech Districts, Digital Skills Training, Computers in the Home, Gigabit Ecosystem Building, Technology Transfer, Fiber to the Community, Government Innovation, Online Gaming Development, Community Education and Awareness, Medical Reimbursement, Access to Capital, Home Internet Access, Telehealth Pilot, Convention Center Technology, IT Workforce Development, Digital Art, Event Calendar, Libraries Pilot, K-12 Classroom Demonstrations, Marketing the Region, Professional Development for Teachers, Global Roundtables, Mesh Wi-fi Networks
Announcing the 2016 Gigabit City Summit, a KC Digital Drive production, from May 16-18, 2016 in Kansas City. With 50 communities and nearly 250 delegates in attendance, our first Summit was an unqualified success! And the overwhelming feedback from those who attended...
by Jason Harper | Jun 11, 2015 | K-12 Classroom Demonstrations
Nestled amid the tall buildings of downtown KC, The Crossroads Academy is a case study in what a savvy school can do with a gigabit fiber connection. The urban K-8 charter was one of the 400-plus local public institutions to receive a free community connection from...
by Jason Harper | Mar 23, 2015 | Community Education and Awareness, K-12 Classroom Demonstrations, Digital Skills Training
If you are a STEM advocate seeking opportunities to work with Kansas City youth, STEMS on the VINES (the extra “S” is for Sustainability) may be for you. The group’s mission is “to provide inspiration and STEM enrichment to students in a school...