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eKnox is a community digital literacy portal created by the Knoxville Chamber to provide resources for nonprofits, organizations and businesses to start and run digital literacy programs. A pilot program for adults was conducted October-December 2022 to tackle three components of the digital divide — access to high-speed internet, access to affordable devices and digital literacy.
See details and results here.
With the help of other nonprofits and community partners, the Chamber is now scaling eKnox to provide basic computer skills training for adults in underserved communities throughout Knox County. For information on how your organization can get involved, contact the Chamber’s digital literacy coordinator Chloe Harrison at [email protected].
Class Curriculum
Free course curriculum is available at beginner and advanced levels. Each link is a zip file containing 10 customizable lessons. Survey samples include surveys for recruiting participants, getting their feedback, and measuring program effectiveness.
eKnox is modeled after Tech Goes Home Chattanooga. On their website, Tech Goes Home has compiled dozens of resources on topics like nutrition and health, education resources, money and finance, and much more.
Learn MoreGCF Global has over 200 interactive tutorials on a wide range of topics. eKnox uses a few GCF Global topics in its curriculum and it’s a great resource for participants who want to dig deeper.
Learn MoreGoogle Applied Digital Skills is a great resource for those that want to learn more about the Google interface and its apps. Through Google, participants can do hands-on lessons on dozens of topics and access assessments to measure their understanding.
Learn MoreClass Locations
Classes Coming Soon
Would you like to take a class?
New enrollments for the Affordable Connectivity Program will not be accepted starting on Feb 7, 2024. Learn why here.
Grant Opportunities
The Tennessee Broadband office is hosting regional community input sessions to create a 5-year action plan. Dates for the input sessions, community planning resources, and more grant funding opportunities are available on their website.
The eKnox Digital Opportunity Initiative is supported by:
Assistance
For assistance with starting a digital literacy program or serving as a lead or assistant class instructor, contact Chloe Harrison.