Civic Technology

This book introduces the reader to common uses of civic technology, and ways ordinary citizens can improve the digital wellbeing of their local community.

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Civic Technology

A guide to improving online resources and their impact on your local community.

This book gives the reader a number of example exercises they can use to help their community on the internet. To follow the exercises outlined within this book, all that is needed is simple computer knowledge. No exercise in this book require coding knowledge, or hardware more expensive than a basic computer or basic smartphone.

Table of Contents

This book contains a collection of primers with activities you can pursue to help your community digitally.

• Give Directions
• Preserve History
• Speak your language
• Teach

Further Reading

• FreedomBox for Communities