1. Connecting Rural Communities www.ConnectingCommunities.info

3. Connected Communities Have: Access & Infrastructure Applications & Education Community Content

4. Connected Communities Have Broadband Infrastructure

10. People in Connected Communities Know How to Use the Internet

11. Main street business Web generates ½ it’s sales Web established the business as a tourist destination

16. People in Connected Communities Create Content to Share on the Internet

20. Photoblogs

21. Classified Ads Online Auctions Community Information Games Forums County History Image Gallery

22. West Virginia Broadband Braxton County, WV Volunteer organization Start-up with $10,000 Minimal maintenance costs Source: National Public Radio, NPR.org

23. Question: Is there a connected community in your “neck of the woods”?

24. How Does a Community Get Connected?

25. www.ConnectingCommunities.info

27. Steps to Becoming Connected 1.Team 2.Learn 3.Assess 4.Design 5.Plan 6.Do 7.Tell

28. Broadband Flavors Wired: Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) Cable Modem Leased Lines (T1) Fiber Optic Cable Broadband Over Powerline (BPL) Wireless: Satellite Fixed Wireless Wi-Fi WiMAX

29. Explore the Website www.ConnectingCommunities.info Find an assessment tool or checklist. Who should be at the leadership table?

30. Role of Extension and Community Members inspiration education convocation delegation

33. Scenario Instructions Break into 4 groups (leadership teams) Choose a role tag for yourself Determine the projects and a plan that will help “connect your community” in the scenario. Resources you can use: Checklist Project Action Plan Website: ConnectingCommunities.info The talent in your group. You have 30 minutes. Good luck.

35. Connecting Rural Communities For More Info… www.ConnectingCommunities.info Southern Rural Development Center