Comments on: TRENDS: Free Technology Provides Lessons in Cultural Competency http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2008/12/28/free-technology-lessons/ Exploring Critical Issues Facing Nonprofits Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:36:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Thomas Anglero http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2008/12/28/free-technology-lessons/#comment-31 Thomas Anglero Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:24:45 +0000 http://redroostergroup.wordpress.com/?p=618#comment-31 It might be that a solution that combines a mobile phone into a PC so that both technologies are provided to everyone is the best solution? I only know of WiHood (http://www.WiHood.com) that has such a solution that provides a complete virtual desktop with an embedded virtual mobile phone, WiHood Mobile. WiHood seems to be the best solution considering it uses virtual and cloud computing technologies that do not introduce environmental waste or pollutants into these communities. This is something that "must be" considered when introducing new technologies into new markets to bridge the digital divide. Technology must not bear a negative health cost when implemented. It might be that a solution that combines a mobile phone into a PC so that both technologies are provided to everyone is the best solution?

I only know of WiHood (http://www.WiHood.com) that has such a solution that provides a complete virtual desktop with an embedded virtual mobile phone, WiHood Mobile.

WiHood seems to be the best solution considering it uses virtual and cloud computing technologies that do not introduce environmental waste or pollutants into these communities. This is something that “must be” considered when introducing new technologies into new markets to bridge the digital divide. Technology must not bear a negative health cost when implemented.

]]> By: Unsustainable Model for Addressing Hunger http://blog.redroostergroup.com/2008/12/28/free-technology-lessons/#comment-25 Unsustainable Model for Addressing Hunger Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:59:55 +0000 http://redroostergroup.wordpress.com/?p=618#comment-25 The concept of <strong>cultural competency</strong> is addressed in the blog post referenced above, which discusses hunger in America. One solution mentioned was a Breakfast in School program. Here is the relevant excerpt: With a more comprehensive approach in mind, Joel Berg, Executive Director of the NYC Coalition Against Hunger, discussed expanding the breakfast schools for children, a successful program that addresses a critical need — 80% of kids nationwide don't eat breakfast. Serving breakfast in the classroom has resulted in reduced tardiness reduced and improved attendance in addition to addressing hunger. As another benefit, this program takes the stigma off a child who is too poor to afford breakfast, and consequently can't concentrate during the day. Solutions that address the collateral problems of the population result in other positive benefits. The concept of cultural competency is addressed in the blog post referenced above, which discusses hunger in America. One solution mentioned was a Breakfast in School program. Here is the relevant excerpt:

With a more comprehensive approach in mind, Joel Berg, Executive Director of the NYC Coalition Against Hunger, discussed expanding the breakfast schools for children, a successful program that addresses a critical need — 80% of kids nationwide don’t eat breakfast. Serving breakfast in the classroom has resulted in reduced tardiness reduced and improved attendance in addition to addressing hunger. As another benefit, this program takes the stigma off a child who is too poor to afford breakfast, and consequently can’t concentrate during the day. Solutions that address the collateral problems of the population result in other positive benefits.

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