Taking the internet to isolated communities in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Taking the Internet to Isolated Communities in Aotearoa New Zealand
Di Das National CoordinatorRebecca Fraser Regional Coordinator
VolunteersExpertise
VisionICT
To help all New Zealanders benefit from the opportunities of the new digital era, especially the internet
Background in Treaty & anti-racism education Studies in Matauranga Maori and Pasifika Ed
HRC free seminars Wgtn 2003 – 2004 Access to education as a human right – who is left
behind?
New context: e-Government; Digital literacy Access to information as a human right – who is left
behind?
Connections between Human Rights Commission & Computers in Homes
There are an estimated 100,000 families with school-aged children who do not have access to a computer and internet for their studies (NZ Census statistics 2006)
1990’s Global ideas shared & modified2000-05 nationally NZ pilot schools only via MoE2006-09 regional clusters of schools via CPF2010 Government budget line 2010 – 2013From 2020 pilot to Govt budget took 10 yearsIf Digital Literacy is considered essential for economic growth – who is left behind?
Free Project Management to schools that apply ~20 families per school Refurbished high-end Pentium 4, W-7, Office 2007 20 hours compulsory free training per family $50.00 buy-in per family Graduation celebrations & certificates 6 months free Broadband or dialup 12 month hardware warranty Technical support for user-generated problems WOF and family surveys at 12-18 months
Computers in Homes package includes
Feedback from SchoolsPrincipals say: More parental interest Better relationships &
communication More homework done Improved attendance Student achievement
enhanced The best outside programme
to run through their school Can we do it again?
Parents say: Able to help with
homework Learn new skills Understand technology Confidence Didn’t know anyone cared
about their lives before Feel connected to the world Now I know what ‘go to
www for more information’ means!
Far North &East Coast
2 hours nearest townNo store
No library
Many families no power, no phone
no services to gateno BB
Working with Whanau/Hapu/Iwi
Tuhoe Education Authority
Te Runanga o Ngati Porou (TRONP)
Ngati Wai Trust Te Whanau Apanui Ngati Awa Trust Te Kura Kaupapa Maori Putiki Marae
So what makes Computers in Homes different?
Working with Refugee communities
Top down Govt approach Refining project to needs Remove barriers to
attendance Engaging children with
refugee background into NZ education ASAP
No cost MoE funded RSA & MoE choose 95
families/year 30 hours training 12 months BB Interpreters Transport Babysitting Family visitors
Refugee Computers in Homes
What they get per family Refugee CIH Generic CIHComputer for home YES YES
Cost to family None Yes $50
Training 30 hours with interpreters 20 hours
Interpreters funded Yes No
Refreshments at training Yes No
Transport funded Yes No
Babysitting funded Yes No
Family Liaison Visitor funded
CIH Coordinator Support
Yes
National / Wellington
No
Regional / local
Internet 12 months free 6 months free
Break fees N/A $99 under 12mths
Rejuvenation WOF & Survey No Yes
Frequency of intakes Once annually per region Multiple intakes annually
Long-term commitment to communities:
Maori, Pasifika, Refugee, low- income, isolated
Continuity of personnel Professionalism and
humanism Team with integrity Trust. Trust. Trust Deliver outcomes on
time, in budget
Building Trust with Community & Govt
Other Trust programmes
Access to education a human right √ Access to information a human right √ Access to internet now considered a HR √ Who is left behind? Who is the 25%? No power or phone to gate Copper wire or fibre optic To the node or to the gate Leaves significant numbers behind Cost of telecommunications services in NZ
Rollout of UFB to 75% of NZ
SNAP $34.95 20Gb High speed BB/mth Few can afford landlines Cannot afford 2nd 6mths = $99 break fee
Wi-Fi options where available $400 Wi-Fi connection fee normal
InspireNet Wi-Fi $37.50 10Gb/mth No connection fee, free modem for CIH Pre-pay scratch cards
Computers in Homes families just want to know if they can get online
Opportunity Aspiration & EngagementHomework, Skype, staying in touch, FaceBook, information, new studies, applying for jobs, Trade Me, selling crafts, TV online, news, emailing, music, YouTube, recipes, sportAcademic, arts, business, employment, health groups, to combat isolation, church newsletters, whakapapa Case studies, social work, office work, online businesses, websites, teaching
Toni Kahu from non-user Mum to ICT Lead Teacher in 5 years