The Bridge to Digital Learning Initiative connects adult learners and tutors with resources (devices, hotspots and training) for digital learning. LVNRV is accepting donations of used devices to give to adult literacy students so they can connect remotely with instructors to learn basic academic and digital skills and participate in this new virtual world.
PORTABLE DEVICE WISH LIST:
● IPADS, OTHER TABLETS
● LAPTOPS (should be able to run Windows 10)
● CHROMEBOOKS
● MACBOOKS
● Please do not donate devices with cracked screens or that do not hold charge.
● No desktops
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS FOR PC LAPTOPS
● RAM - 4GB minimum 8GB preferred
● Processor - Intel i3 (or AMD multi core equivalent) minimum
● HDD size - 120 GB or higher
● Operating System - Windows 10 (base edition is sufficient)
● Networking - WiFi ready required
DEVICE DONATION INSTRUCTIONS:
● Please clean your hard drive and sanitize the device.
● Please place the donated device in a plastic bag (sealed if possible).
● If you desire documentation of this in-kind gift, please include your name and mailing address.
● All device donations can be dropped off at LVNRV, 195 West Main Street, in downtown Christiansburg. For contactless drop off, please look for a book slot in the turret of the building (to the left of the door, on the corner.) Please slide the donation into the slot onto the table inside the office.
FINANCIAL DONATIONS:
LVNRV is also accepting financial donations to support the purchase of hotspots and infrastructure to support distance education. To make a donation to support the Bridge to Digital Learning Initiative, please go to www.lvnrv.org or send a check to LVNRV, 195 West Main St., Christiansburg, VA 24073.
