An initiative of the 20/20 Trust
With end of term, Computers in Homes graduations are taking place at schools and training centres all over the country. Families – who have all successfully completed 20 hours of computer training – receive their certificate, a refurbished computer, 12 months’ subsidised Internet connection, and technical help to set everything up and provide ongoing support. ... Read more
Hutt News, Blake Crayton-Brown At first, many of them thought they would never master the skills they were being taught. A lot were ashamed about the lack of knowledge they had and how far behind their children they felt they were. But after 10 weeks, 21 parents and adult members of the Te Ara Whanui whānau graduated with a wide range of new computer skills – and a free computer to take home. ... Read more
Radio New Zealand talks to Ivan Lomax, about extending fast broadband from schools to local communities on the eastern Bay of Plenty, where one in three families lack access to the internet. Ivan is co-founder and director of Wifi Connect, and also Computers in Homes Regional Coordinator for the East Coast. ... Read more
Wanganui mum Lissa Mansell was not going to let a little thing like having a baby stop her from attending her Computers in Homes computer class. ... Read more
Unlimited broadband as cheap as chips in rural areas? Impossible right? No. Wifi Connect on the East Coast is providing this service to communities knowing many can’t afford high internet rates. Pere Wihongi of Te Karere TVNZ talks to Ivan Lomax, director of Wifi Connect in beautiful Tokomaru Bay. ... Read more
Radio NZ 10/9/2015: An isolated kura on the East Coast of the North Island is to share its ultra-fast broadband with the community at a reduced cost, as part of the government’s drive to improve broadband internet access. Tolaga Bay Area School and a local business, WiFi Connect, have paired up to provide the service. ... Read more
Story & Photo by Kirsty Saxon, 28 September 2015 This week sixty new Computers in Homes graduates gathered at the Te Ahu Centre for their graduation ceremony. The students have just completed their twenty hours of free computer training at the Te Ahu Centre under the fantastic guidance of Debbie Cloete. Far North REAP Chief ... Read more
Karen Sadlier was inducted into the Computers in Home “Wall of Fame” in Gisborne last night, during TaiTech’s TeachXpo. She was presented with the Success Award by Maori Party co-Leader, Marama Fox. Karen, the inaugural inductee, received her award for modelling learning and promoting a learning culture at home. ... Read more
TV One’s Tagata Pasifika: “It’s an initiative to bring families closer together. A national programme by the 2020 Trust to bring parents up to speed with computers.” ... Read more
On 10 May 2015, Māori Television news showed Kea Te Kani (Waikato) using Skype to talk to her son, and helping her nephew do his homework using the computer. (Click picture to watch.) Kea said, “I really didn’t have the confidence (to use email and computer) before I started this computer course.” Now she has, after ... Read more
