http://www.nextgenweb.org Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:33:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The integration of technology into K-12 education is a top priority for both the FCC and the Department of Education, and the challenges and objectives of both correlate nicely.  Representatives from both agencies joined spokespeople from the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) and the State Educational Technology Directors ... http://www.nextgenweb.org/news-and-blog-clips/department-of-education-broadband Inspired by the power of broadband and rising trend towards government transparency, the FCC and Knight Foundation just announced the Apps for Inclusion contest this morning at the Digital Inclusion Summit. Following in the footsteps of other successful application competitions, such as Apps for Democracy and the recently launched Apps for ... http://www.nextgenweb.org/news-and-blog-clips/fcc-knight-foundation-launch-%e2%80%9capps-for-inclusion%e2%80%9d http://www.nextgenweb.org/national-broadband-plan-video/test-video sample content http://www.nextgenweb.org/national-broadband-plan-studies/sample-study On Wednesday, March 10 at 8:30am, National Journal Group will host a panel discussion titled, "Inside the Issue: Financial Services." The event will feature remarks by Senators Bob Corker (R-TN) and Mark Warner (D-VA). Click below to watch the event LIVE! http://www.nextgenweb.org/national-journal/national-journal-groups-inside-the-issue-financial-services The FCC is preparing to release the much anticipated National Broadband Plan to Congress on March 17, 2010. NextGenWeb has been actively participating in the dialogue surrounding the plan, attending events, interviewing leading voices, and engaging key constituencies to learn about their issues. Below you will find a frequently updated ... http://www.nextgenweb.org/national-broadband-plan-intro/welcome On Saturday, March 6 NextGenWeb live streamed the NaCo Technology Summit. Click below to watch archived footage of the summit. http://www.nextgenweb.org/news-and-blog-clips/naco-technology-summit Broadband can be a key player in driving the United States towards a new “Green Economy.” That was the message delivered by four organizations on Capitol Hill this week. The Progressive States Network, in collaboration with the Blue Green Alliance, the Sierra Club and Communications Workers of America, unveiled ... http://www.nextgenweb.org/news-and-blog-clips/broadband-is-fundamental-to-a-green-economy Be sure to check out our interview with Link Hoewing, Assistant Vice President for Internet and Technology Issues at Verizon. Link participated in a recent ITIF panel that focused on areas of collaboration in the Net neutrality debate. In his interview with NextGenWeb, Mr. Hoewing talks about why ... http://www.nextgenweb.org/news-and-blog-clips/hoewing-talks-collaboration-in-the-net-neutrality-debate On March 3, the Federalist Society hosted an event titled, "The FCC's Authority to Promulgate Internet Traffic Rules." Click below to watch full archived footage of the event. http://www.nextgenweb.org/news-and-blog-clips/the-fccs-authority-to-promulgate-internet-traffic-rules