Friday, December 28, 2012

Broadband basics: A free webinar 1/15


Broadband basics: A free webinar



Do you wish you knew more about the basics of broadband, but you don't know who to ask? Join us for a beginner level webinar, which will introduce participants to terms, tools, and concepts that will help increase basic understanding. 

The free webinar will be offered on Tuesday, January 15 at 2PM Eastern. Brenda Hough and special guest, library consultant Kieran Hixon will talk about a variety of broadband topics, including:


  • What is the difference between the various types of broadband connections?    
  • What do Mbps and Kbps really mean?    
  • How much speed does your library need?    
  • What's the difference between download and upload speeds? Why does it matter?    
  • How can I learn more about broadband?    
  • How can I communicate to others the need for broadband at the library?    
  • Plus, lots of time for questions from participants 
The webinar is free, but please register to receive connection information. This webinar is part of a series of webinars exploring the Edge Initiative Benchmarks. Benchmark 12 states: Libraries have sufficient devices and bandwidth to accommodate user demand. 

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