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 | IT Workforce Development, Gigabit Ecosystem Building, K-12 Classroom Demonstrations
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 | Digital Infrastructure, Computers in the Home, Fiber to the Community, Community Education and Awareness, Home Internet Access, IT Workforce Development, Marketing the Region, Global Roundtables, University Research Capacity, Innovation Hubs/Tech Districts, Gigabit Ecosystem Building, Government Innovation, Medical Reimbursement, Telehealth Pilot, Digital Art, Libraries Pilot, K-12 Classroom Demonstrations, Professional Development for Teachers, Mesh Wi-fi Networks, Proof of Concept and Fab Labs, Digital Skills Training, Technology Transfer, Online Gaming Development, Access to Capital, Convention Center Technology, Event Calendar
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...
by KCDD Admin | Dec 10, 2014 | K-12 Classroom Demonstrations
Hive KC Digital Drive Fund Supporting Kansas City’s most innovative educators. Apply Now The Hive KC Digital Drive Fund is designed to support local projects and organizations that promote youth learning through digital technology. It is made possible through a...
