Is Your Community An E-Community?

Is Your Community an E-Community?

The Nebraska Broadband project is working to expand broadband reach and effectiveness for Nebraskans. To help develop the best possible plans, we need good information. We invite you to complete and submit this survey.

Following is a brief survey for you to examine if your community is an e-community. This survey corresponds to page 44 in the Engaging People. Linking the World Broadband Planning Workbook. The workbook can be found at http://go.unl.edu/broadbandplanningworkbook

Before beginning the survey, please answer a few demographic questions. Thank you for your responses.

A quiz for initiating community/regional discussions.

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* 1. Using the above map, please indicate the region you are representing in your responses.

1. Western Nebraska: Banner, Box Buette, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel, Garden, Kimball, Morrill, Scottsbluff, Sheridan, Sioux

2. North Central: Boyde, Brown, Cherry, Holt, Keya Paha, Rock

3. New Frontier: Arthur, Dawson, Grant, Hooker, Keith, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Perkins, Thomas

4. Southwest: Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Gosper, Hayes, Hitchcock, Red Willow

5. Central: Adams, Blaine, Buffalo, Clay, Custer, Franklin, Garfield, Greeley, Hall, Hamilton, Harlan, Howard, Kearney, Loup, Merrick, Nuckolls, Phelps, Sherman, Valley, Webster, Wheeler

6. Southeast: Butler, Cass, Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Polk, Richardson, Saline, Saunders, Seward, Thayer, York

7. Northeast: Antelope, Boone, Boyd, Brown, Burt, Cedar, Colfax, Cuming, Dakota, Dixon, Dodge, Garfield, Greeley, Holt, Key Pahaha, Knox, Madison, Nance, Pierce, Platte, Rock, Stanton, Thurston, Wayne, Wheeler

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* 2. Which sector are you representing when you are completing this survey.

Business

Agriculture

Local government

Economic and community development leaders

Educational leaders

Library system

Health care providers

Non-profits, arts, history and cultural orgniazations

Senior citizens, youth, and/or other significant demographic groups

Broadband Internet providers

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please indicate the county where you or your organization are located.

	County
Nebraska	Nebraska County menu

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* 4. Please indicate the population of your community.

1-400

401 - 1000

1001 - 3000

3001 - 7000

7001 - 10000

10001 - 35000

35001 - 50000

50001 and more

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* 5. Is Your Community an E-Community?
This activity is best used by printing off the quiz on page 44 of the Broadband Planning Notebook.

Comment

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* 6. The Nebraska Broadband project is working to expand broadband reach and effectiveness for Nebraskans. Please indicate if you would like to participate in your planning region or if you would like to be kept updated regarding broadband.

Yes, I would like to serve on the Broadband Planning Committee

Yes, I would like to be kept updated.

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* 7. Thank you for completing this section. If you would like to be involved in Broadband Planning, please provide your contact information.

Name:

Company/Organization:

Address:

City/Town:

ZIP:

County:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

	Yes	No	Not sure
Are community leaders aware of the importance of information technology and do they work together to address IT development issues?	Are community leaders aware of the importance of information technology and do they work together to address IT development issues? Yes	Are community leaders aware of the importance of information technology and do they work together to address IT development issues? No	Are community leaders aware of the importance of information technology and do they work together to address IT development issues? Not sure
Are high bandwidth services available to all businesses, organizations, and residents?	Are high bandwidth services available to all businesses, organizations, and residents? Yes	Are high bandwidth services available to all businesses, organizations, and residents? No	Are high bandwidth services available to all businesses, organizations, and residents? Not sure
Does your community have affordable access to broadband (high speed Internet)? Affordable access and high-speed access are often two different things. Both should be available in a community.	Does your community have affordable access to broadband (high speed Internet)? Affordable access and high-speed access are often two different things. Both should be available in a community. Yes	Does your community have affordable access to broadband (high speed Internet)? Affordable access and high-speed access are often two different things. Both should be available in a community. No	Does your community have affordable access to broadband (high speed Internet)? Affordable access and high-speed access are often two different things. Both should be available in a community. Not sure
Does your community have adequate cell phone coverage for using smartphones?	Does your community have adequate cell phone coverage for using smartphones? Yes	Does your community have adequate cell phone coverage for using smartphones? No	Does your community have adequate cell phone coverage for using smartphones? Not sure
Does your community have public sites offering access to computers and the Internet and free or affordable training on basic computer and Internet skills?	Does your community have public sites offering access to computers and the Internet and free or affordable training on basic computer and Internet skills? Yes	Does your community have public sites offering access to computers and the Internet and free or affordable training on basic computer and Internet skills? No	Does your community have public sites offering access to computers and the Internet and free or affordable training on basic computer and Internet skills? Not sure
Are there opportunities for advanced information technology training through local high schools, colleges and universities, or other institutions?	Are there opportunities for advanced information technology training through local high schools, colleges and universities, or other institutions? Yes	Are there opportunities for advanced information technology training through local high schools, colleges and universities, or other institutions? No	Are there opportunities for advanced information technology training through local high schools, colleges and universities, or other institutions? Not sure
Are economic development initiatives tied to the needs of businesses—especially high tech businesses and business in industries identified as target industries in the Battelle Study commissioned by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (http://www.neded.org/business/why-nebraska/major-industry-sectors-companies)? These efforts should include the development and support of local entrepreneurs and the development of a skilled workforce.	Are economic development initiatives tied to the needs of businesses—especially high tech businesses and business in industries identified as target industries in the Battelle Study commissioned by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (http://www.neded.org/business/why-nebraska/major-industry-sectors-companies)? These efforts should include the development and support of local entrepreneurs and the development of a skilled workforce. Yes	Are economic development initiatives tied to the needs of businesses—especially high tech businesses and business in industries identified as target industries in the Battelle Study commissioned by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (http://www.neded.org/business/why-nebraska/major-industry-sectors-companies)? These efforts should include the development and support of local entrepreneurs and the development of a skilled workforce. No	Are economic development initiatives tied to the needs of businesses—especially high tech businesses and business in industries identified as target industries in the Battelle Study commissioned by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (http://www.neded.org/business/why-nebraska/major-industry-sectors-companies)? These efforts should include the development and support of local entrepreneurs and the development of a skilled workforce. Not sure
Does your community have a well-designed web portal which provides information for both prospective and current residents? Is information on a wide range of areas available and up to date, including information on health care, schools, local government, libraries, housing, and economic development?	Does your community have a well-designed web portal which provides information for both prospective and current residents? Is information on a wide range of areas available and up to date, including information on health care, schools, local government, libraries, housing, and economic development? Yes	Does your community have a well-designed web portal which provides information for both prospective and current residents? Is information on a wide range of areas available and up to date, including information on health care, schools, local government, libraries, housing, and economic development? No	Does your community have a well-designed web portal which provides information for both prospective and current residents? Is information on a wide range of areas available and up to date, including information on health care, schools, local government, libraries, housing, and economic development? Not sure
Do local physicians and other prescribers transmit prescriptions electronically to area pharmacies? Do local pharmacies accept e-prescriptions? Do local hospital and providers participate in health information exchange?	Do local physicians and other prescribers transmit prescriptions electronically to area pharmacies? Do local pharmacies accept e-prescriptions? Do local hospital and providers participate in health information exchange? Yes	Do local physicians and other prescribers transmit prescriptions electronically to area pharmacies? Do local pharmacies accept e-prescriptions? Do local hospital and providers participate in health information exchange? No	Do local physicians and other prescribers transmit prescriptions electronically to area pharmacies? Do local pharmacies accept e-prescriptions? Do local hospital and providers participate in health information exchange? Not sure
Do local schools use technology to enhance educational opportunities and communication with families? This may include distance education using synchronous interactive video or asynchronous web-based courses, using content management systems to support classroom learning, using web-based systems that let parents check grades or lunch balances, and/or using web-based systems to schedule parent teacher conferences?	Do local schools use technology to enhance educational opportunities and communication with families? This may include distance education using synchronous interactive video or asynchronous web-based courses, using content management systems to support classroom learning, using web-based systems that let parents check grades or lunch balances, and/or using web-based systems to schedule parent teacher conferences? Yes	Do local schools use technology to enhance educational opportunities and communication with families? This may include distance education using synchronous interactive video or asynchronous web-based courses, using content management systems to support classroom learning, using web-based systems that let parents check grades or lunch balances, and/or using web-based systems to schedule parent teacher conferences? No	Do local schools use technology to enhance educational opportunities and communication with families? This may include distance education using synchronous interactive video or asynchronous web-based courses, using content management systems to support classroom learning, using web-based systems that let parents check grades or lunch balances, and/or using web-based systems to schedule parent teacher conferences? Not sure
Are local governments using technology to communicate with citizens, to provide information, and to provide services?	Are local governments using technology to communicate with citizens, to provide information, and to provide services? Yes	Are local governments using technology to communicate with citizens, to provide information, and to provide services? No	Are local governments using technology to communicate with citizens, to provide information, and to provide services? Not sure
Do community leaders understand how to use technologies like social networking, text messaging, or video to communicate with younger generations?	Do community leaders understand how to use technologies like social networking, text messaging, or video to communicate with younger generations? Yes	Do community leaders understand how to use technologies like social networking, text messaging, or video to communicate with younger generations? No	Do community leaders understand how to use technologies like social networking, text messaging, or video to communicate with younger generations? Not sure
Are there good lines of communication and good working relationships among community institutions and citizens? Information technology can be used to inform and involve citizens, building social capital. Communities in which institutions and citizens work well together are more successful in their development efforts.	Are there good lines of communication and good working relationships among community institutions and citizens? Information technology can be used to inform and involve citizens, building social capital. Communities in which institutions and citizens work well together are more successful in their development efforts. Yes	Are there good lines of communication and good working relationships among community institutions and citizens? Information technology can be used to inform and involve citizens, building social capital. Communities in which institutions and citizens work well together are more successful in their development efforts. No	Are there good lines of communication and good working relationships among community institutions and citizens? Information technology can be used to inform and involve citizens, building social capital. Communities in which institutions and citizens work well together are more successful in their development efforts. Not sure
Does your community pay careful attention to quality of life issues? A high quality of life is essential to attract and retain IT workers and businesses.	Does your community pay careful attention to quality of life issues? A high quality of life is essential to attract and retain IT workers and businesses. Yes	Does your community pay careful attention to quality of life issues? A high quality of life is essential to attract and retain IT workers and businesses. No	Does your community pay careful attention to quality of life issues? A high quality of life is essential to attract and retain IT workers and businesses. Not sure

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* 1. Using the above map, please indicate the region you are representing in your responses.

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* 2. Which sector are you representing when you are completing this survey.

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* 3. Please indicate the county where you or your organization are located.

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* 4. Please indicate the population of your community.

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* 5. Is Your Community an E-Community?This activity is best used by printing off the quiz on page 44 of the Broadband Planning Notebook.

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* 6. The Nebraska Broadband project is working to expand broadband reach and effectiveness for Nebraskans. Please indicate if you would like to participate in your planning region or if you would like to be kept updated regarding broadband.

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* 7. Thank you for completing this section. If you would like to be involved in Broadband Planning, please provide your contact information.

* 5. Is Your Community an E-Community?
This activity is best used by printing off the quiz on page 44 of the Broadband Planning Notebook.