FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 30, 2024 ROANEnet, a Harriman, TN-based 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to improving digital literacy, has received a grant from the state to provide computer training to citizens of Roane and Rhea Counties. ROANEnet will receive $254,079.00 for digital literacy training, according to a press release from the office of Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of…
By Hugh Willett Loudon County residents will be able to take advantage of free basic computer training classes to be held at the Loudon County Senior Center. The classes, which are geared toward seniors and beginners, are being conducted by ROANEnet, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Harriman. Each student that completes the three-hour computer basics class is given a free…
Saving money on your internet and other digital services is crucial for managing your budget. Here are several strategies you can employ to save money. 1. Leverage Free WiFi Locations: Many public spaces such as libraries, cafes, retailers, grocery stores, parks, churches, and community centers offer free WiFi access. By planning your internet usage around these locations, you can save…
East Tennessee, a region renowned for its natural beauty and hospitable spirit, has challenges. In the heartland of the Volunteer State, a particularly vulnerable population exists: the poor, the isolated, and senior citizens. In the rugged landscapes of East Tennessee, access to information can be a game-changer for the disadvantaged. Digital literacy empowers the impoverished to access essential resources like…
Computer basics training that includes free instruction and a free Chromebook is available in East TN. The class is designed for those with no computer experience, said Dayle Beyer, executive director of ROANEnet, a non-profit dedicated to digital equity and access. “Our goal is to help everyone in the community become digitally literate,” Beyer said. The three-hour classes are small—usually…
These computer basics classes help seniors learn email, google apps, internet security, health and financial tools, and more! Sign up at https://roanenet.org/free-computer-basics-class-for-seniors/
ROANEnet has announced the winners of the 2021 Student Essay Contest. Winners in each of five categories were notified last week that they will each receive a new Dell Laptop Computer from Comcast and $100. Contestants, including students from elementary, middle, and high school, college, and Tennessee Reconnect, were asked to submit an essay on the subject of “If I…
ROANEnet can now benefit from the Kroger Community Rewards program. This program donates to local organizations based on the shopping you do every time you shop at Kroger and use your Kroger Shopper’s card. Here is how it works: 1. Create a digital account. A digital account is needed to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. Go to visit http://www.kroger.com to sign-up…
During these unprecedented times, your local library can be an excellent resource for internet access and to check out electronic books to read. Electronic books do not require you to physically go to the library to check out books nor to be concerned about handling physical books or magazines that may or may not be completely clean. Check out R.E.A.D.S. – Regional eBook…
ROANEnet (roanenet.org), a non-profit 501(c)(3) advocate for affordable, robust and reliable high-speed internet access, equitable availability of digital devices and digital literacy skills training is conducting Digital Literacy classes at local senior citizens venues. We provide a Fire Table for each student for use during the training. Those who participate in our training can then purchase the Amazon Fire HD8…