State Plans Show Us the Cost of Eliminating the Digital Equity Act
Friday, May 30, 2025 Weekly Digest You’re reading the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society’s Weekly Digest, a recap of the biggest (or most overlooked) broadband stories of the week.
Soft and basic life skill enhancement courses see rising demand in universities
Universities are witnessing a rise in student enrolment in Skill Enhancement Courses (SECs), where the inclination is more towards soft skills courses. Introduced in 2022 by the UGC, the SECs were rolled out to offer additional support
ASEAN, the GCC, and China unite to advance digital innovation
GCC, ASEAN and China held their first trilateral summit, pledging deeper cooperation in AI, fintech, and clean tech to drive sustainable development and regional digital integration. The Association of Southeast
Unlocking Africa’s untapped digital potential
As artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet change global systems, children are growing up surrounded by screens, apps, and smart devices. Children in Africa are not merely passive recipients
How to Stay Relevant in the Digital Economy
Technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, reshaping industries and redefining job roles as we know them. The entrance of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and cloud computing has increased the
Virtual Reality transforms education in remote village
Friday 30th May, 2025 01:40 AM| By Reuben Mwambingu
Gilbert Maitha, an ICT teacher at ACK St Andrews Tsangalaweni Child Development Centre, which has embraced digital learning, demonstrates
Exploring factors influencing digital literacy among higher vocational students based on quantitative evidence
Ervianti, E., Sampelolo, R. & Pratama, M. P. The influence of digital literacy on student learning. Klasikal J. Educ. Lang. Teach. Sci. 5(2), 358–3659 (2023). Yustika, G. P. & Iswati,
10 Top Tech Companies in Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, Oregon, long known for its ties to education and the outdoors, is emerging as a growing hub for regional tech innovation. Supported by strong research institutions and local development
NYC boosts digital access with 128 public computer centers across Queens – QNS
Queens locals use the computer lab at the Stapleton Older Adult Center. Courtesy of NYC Aging. New York City residents can take advantage of more than 450 public computer centers
To advance cybersecurity skills, DoD needs real-world practitioners
Cyber Shield participants compete in the annual “NetWars” games during the Cyber Shield training event held at the Virginia National Guard State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach on June 7th,