Civic Engagement Computer Center NJIT Supporting the Technological

Civic Engagement Computer Center @ NJIT Supporting the Technological Needs of Community-based Organizations and Schools Division of Career Development Services From New Jersey Institute of Technology

Civic Engagement Computer Center @ NJIT “Digital Divide” “…overall our nation is moving toward full digital inclusion…[but] not everyone is moving at the same speed…. ” p 2 Source: Falling through the Net: Toward Digital Inclusion, a report of the United States Department of Commerce, 2000

Civic Engagement Computer Center @ NJIT As a service to the community, the Civic Engagement Computer Center at NJIT provides quality information technology assistance and solutions to nonprofit organization and schools in the northern New Jersey area.

CECC TEAM MEMBERS n n Justin Espiritu - Project Manager Mathew Tan Juan Garay Priya Alex

Civic Engagement Computer Center @ NJIT

Civic Engagement Computer Center @ NJIT n Where to Go From Here Now that your initial website is completed, there are many things that you have to take into consideration. n Hosting your website. n n n How much bandwidth will you need? What features will you want to include in the future? How often will you be updating your website?

Civic Engagement Computer Center @ NJIT Updating the Content of your website: n Professional Consultants n n High School Kids n n Young and usually inexperienced, but very cost effective Volunteers n n Expensive but high quality and professional work Hard to come by volunteers who have expert knowledge of web design DIY n Depending on how much time you have, this is probably your best option

Civic Engagement Computer Center @ NJIT n Most web hosting companies offer a variety of services for a monthly fee. This will vary from $10 per month for a no- frills and low bandwidth account, a few hundred per month for a dedicated server and dedicated fiber optic line.

Civic Engagement Computer Center @ NJIT n Most services will run about $15 - $20 per month for good bandwidth, and allow for many standard scripting languages and email capability that will enhance your website n n n PHP Perl CGI ASP Python SQL

Civic Engagement Computer Center @ NJIT n n Free hosting services are available. However, bandwidth will be minimal, and advertisements will be placed on your website. In- house hosting is another option, requiring a dedicated internet connection and web server. Having your web server in house will make updates and site maintenance easier.

Civic Engagement Computer Center @ NJIT The Civic Engagement Computer Center would like to thank you for participating in our program. The CECC Team