Hello my name is Tammy Olsson and I am the Bowden Community Engagement Site Coordinator and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our fantastic new video conferencing program being offered here at the Bowden Grandview School.

Who will use the Community Engagement Sites? While, most Community Engagement Sites will be located in schools, they will be open to the public. Post-secondary students, business and community members will be able to book a room in the site.

Opportunities Include:
• Access to health programs
• Online business opportunities
• College and university courses
• Professional and career development programs

We offer:
Video Conferencing - allows people in different locations to collaborate face-to-face as if they were in the same room. Get together with a few or a few hundred people while saving time and reducing travel expenses!

SMARTBoard – is an interactive whiteboard system that combines the simplicity of a whiteboard with the power of a computer. Best of all, this wonderful tool is incredibly easy to use!

What will people do at the Community Engagement Sites? The CES will be a place where the community can access broadband technology, learning applications and support. Rather than traveling to major centres to access opportunities, rural residents from students to seniors, business and industry owners and workers, and First Nations members will be able to connect to services over the SuperNet. Instead of trying to navigate the learning applications and opportunities on their own, on-site support will be available to coach and guide them. This support is crucial to begin developing a ‘culture of use’ so people can achieve the full benefits and full potential this type of high-speed access can provide.