Free Online Learning Opportunities for January 2024

…25: I-Engage – Your Personal Engagement Roadmap: The talk about YOU. About how are YOU doing! (Training Mag Network) Jan 29: Modeling a Healthy Work-Life Balance (GovLoop) Jan 30: Networking… (Search hits: 52 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 305.12)

Internet Speed Test

The State of Colorado’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is offering a new tool for Colorado residents and businesses to test the speed of their broadband internet connection.  The speed test… (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 300.71)

CoCoRaHS: The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network

2018 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network, or CoCoRaHS. The network began on June 17, 1998 with just a handful of volunteer meteorological… (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 300.71)

Prescription Drug Abuse

…Hickenlooper’s office released a report, the Colorado Plan to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse. Abuse of prescription drugs includes taking prescriptions that were prescribed to someone else; taking prescription drugs in… (Search hits: 10 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 1741.79)

Time Machine Tuesday: An Economic Profile of Denver in 1974

Recently the Denver metro area has been experiencing unprecedented economic activity and growth, with hundreds of people moving here each month, new businesses coming to the area, and housing prices (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 76.79)

Longer Book Club Reads in the Colorado Book Club Resource

…Losing her husband to Cora’s indiscretion is another hardship for stoic Nettie Mae. But as a brutal Wyoming winter bears down, Cora and Nettie Mae have no choice but to… (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 61.95)

Digital Equity Survey for ALL Coloradans

…(NTIA) will be here before we know it! These are five year plans that outline how each state will bring digital equity to those who lack high speed internet access,… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 300.71)

Mindsource Brain Injury Network

If you’re looking for resources and information on brain injuries, the Colorado Department of Human Services has a new website that may be of help. The MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network,… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 294.93)

Talking Book Library Named Network Library of the Year

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped has named the Colorado Talking Book Library as Network Library of the Year. The award, which comes with a $1,000… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 294.93)

Free Online Learning Opportunities for April 2024

…From Wallflowers to Power Players: Mastering the Art of Networking (NNLM) Learn tips and tricks for networking at conferences, connecting with peers, and building your professional network. This webinar is… (Search hits: 47 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 293.03)

Free Online Learning Opportunities for February 2024

…engaging experiences that equip students with future-ready skills. For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/   Tuesday, Feb 6 (11 am -12 pm) Choosing the Right CRM for your… (Search hits: 41 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 263.11)

Broadband – Bag of Tricks

…without internet access in their households live in rural areas and either can’t afford internet or simply don’t have the ability to purchase internet access at any price due to… (Search hits: 40 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 245.24)

Sustainable Building Best Practices

Architects, builders, and homeowners taking on construction projects, whether new-build or renovations, should check out the University of Colorado Real Estate Center’s Sustainable Building Best Practices for the Rocky Mountain… (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 224.93)

CHNC: New Lower Pricing for Newspaper Digitization

…This is a .5 cent reduction in prices to include historic newspaper content in CHNC. Same great service just lower prices. For this price you get: Estimates that are customized… (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 145.36)

Eliminating Fines FAQs

…track the revenue from fines vs. collection costs and find that it ends up costing as much to collect the fines than they’re bringing in–and sometimes it even costs MORE… (Search hits: 14 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 117.41)

Common Content Accessibility Problems, Part 1: Headings and Links

…laws. Some of these issues are subject to AAA guidelines or other best practices. Still, why not try to reach those higher standards if you can? Here are my top… (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 108.44)

Transportation Network Companies

How does the State of Colorado regulate digitally-networked transportation companies like Uber and Lyft? The Colorado Legislative Council has just published a new Issue Brief that explores this topic. Here… (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 300.71)

Hidden Gem: 211 Colorado’s Database and Community Resource Managers

…they best see fit in order to best serve their community. 211 does offer a free walk through of our 211colorado.org webpage to guide and support anyone interested in learning… (Search hits: 15 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 107.81)

Save Money by Reducing Energy Use

costs. 10. Purchase ENERGY STAR® appliances. A smart choice. ENERGY STAR is a partnership between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy: https://www.energystar.gov/. Appliances and electronics… (Search hits: 14 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 107.77)