The terms community and technology are becoming closely linked. Communities often see technology as a way to create jobs through innovation, to develop marketable technology skills that will give them the opportunity to create their future, and as a way to support local business. They often see technology connections as essential to their ability to thrive. More isolated communities often have an even keener interest in the Internet. Youth and adults in rural areas are especially eager to stay in their home communities while becoming part of the global mainstream and the knowledge-based economy.
Technology can do much for community.
Yet, just because wires and high-technology are dropped into a community, doesn t mean the people in the community can work together to use it best. The Madii Institute works with people and communities as they find ways to best use all the technologies available to them. Fire is technology. The local barbershop or salon is community technology. Storytelling is technology.