Technology & Social Change Group

The Technology & Social Change Group at the University of Washington Information School explores the design, use, and effects of information and communication technologies in communities facing social and economic challenges. Learn more about TASCHA »

Myanmar digital information literacy training

Teaching information literacy & digital skills in mobile-centric Myanmar

In a country that is essentially going from 0 to 60 in the information age, how do the millions of people coming online via smartphones learn ICT skills & digital literacy? Learn more »

What role do MOOCs play in workforce development?

Online courses have the potential to expand quality education and career training worldwide, but few people in developing countries access them. How can online education, like MOOCs, best help young adults across the developing world grow successful careers? Learn more »

Public access ICTs matter: New tools for action

TASCHA has created multiple resources and tools to make the data and findings more accessible and easier to use for research, advocacy, and demonstrating the impact of public access ICTs. Infographics, slidedecks, a data visualization tool, an eBook, and more. Learn more »

Evaluating regional libraries in Namibia

Namibia recently launched new regional libraries that aim to spearhead national improvements in reading, learning, and information access. What influences the success of these libraries and how they respond to various community needs? Learn more »

What is the impact of public access ICTs in developing countries?

What role do public access venues play in development? Do they impact the individuals that use them and the communities they are in? The Global Impact Study final report, Connecting people for development: Why public access ICTs matter, is now available. Learn more »

Research Highlights

What role do public libraries play as community resources and technology access points in community and international development?

Recent Updates

Connecting People for Development: Why Public Access ICTs Matter

TASCHA Talk: Information society statistics and analysis (April 21, 2011)

Immigrant women, e-skills & employability in Europe

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Joshua Blumenstock
Joshua is an Assistant Professor at the Information School and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington.
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Michelle Fellows
Michelle is a research analyst with the Technology & Social Change Group.
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What We Do

Conduct research
Support research operations
Manage large, multi-country initiatives
Communicate and mobilize findings to improve policy and practice
Provide opportunities for students to learn and gain practical experience
Build community across the University of Washington

Teaching information literacy & digital skills in mobile-centric Myanmar

What role do MOOCs play in workforce development?

Public access ICTs matter: New tools for action

Evaluating regional libraries in Namibia

What is the impact of public access ICTs in developing countries?

Research Highlights

Future of Libraries

Impact & Evaluation

Data Science & Development

Innovation Spaces

Information Strategies for Societies in Transition

Advancing MOOCs for Development

Recent Updates

What We're Learning

Publications & Resources

Cultivating Global Library Leadership: A Review of Leadership Training Programs for Librarians Worldwide

Valuation of public access to information and communication technology: A benefit-cost analysis approach

Namibia Regional Study & Resource Centers: Evaluation design report

Research Summary: Why public access to ICTs matter

PowerPoint: Findings from the Global Impact Study

eBook: Connecting people for development

People

What We Do