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Title: Using Computers in Educational Programs Association of Gospel Rescue Missions June, 2002


1
Using Computers in Educational
ProgramsAssociation of Gospel Rescue
MissionsJune, 2002
  • Andrew Sears
  • Association of Christian Community Computer
    Centers
  • Providing Skills to Make a Living and the
    Spiritual Foundation to Make a Life
  • www.ac4.org or
  • E-mail info_at_ac4.org

2
Outline
  • Why Computers in Education?
  • Ideas for Computer Education
  • Computer Classes, Computer Access, Computers
    Youth
  • Resources for computer-based education
  • Computer Based ABE/GED Training
  • Training for Computer Skills

3
The New Economy
4
Association of Christian Community Computer
Centers
  • Mission
  • To support and promote the use of computers and
    technology in Christian outreach ministries
  • To assist the 250 identified existing Christian
    community computer centers and help others get
    started
  • To partner with national organizations to support
    Christian computer centers
  • Web www.ac4.org
  • E-mail info_at_ac4.org

5
Use of Computers in Gospel Missions
  • Computers as Part of Discipleship Program
  • Computerized GED/ABE Training
  • Computer Classes on Basic Computer Skills
  • Current Focus Mostly Adults

6
Who to serve with each program?
Discipleship Participants
GED/ABE
Computer Access
Computer Classes
Transient Homeless Population
Local Community
Youth
Adults
7
Christian Community Computer Centers
8
Tips for Basic Computer Classes
  • Classes can easily be taught by volunteers
  • Get more advanced students to assist in classes
  • One instructor, 3-4 assistants and 20 students
  • LCD projector is very helpful can get for 1,100
    from lightware.com
  • Classes can be as little as once a week (good for
    most volunteers) with homework they do during
    walk-in lab period
  • Typing can be taught with minimal instruction
    using supervised, scheduled time with Mavis
    Beacon Teaches Typing
  • Curriculum/lesson plans available at www.ac4.org

9
Office Track Classes
Basics
Intro to Computers 1 2
Intro to the Internet
Typing
Intermediate
Intermediate Word
Intro to Excel
Advanced Level
Word MOUS Test PREP
Excel MOUS Test PREP
(or start Track for Multimedia)
Databases
An arrow indicates a prerequisite of either
taking the class or good subject knowledge.
10
Recruiting Volunteers
  • Announcements in Churches for Tech Volunteers
  • Computer Ministries
  • Computer ministries are teams of volunteers from
    churches or staff that support community computer
    centers
  • Online volunteer recruitment
  • Like online job posting for volunteers
  • No way to limit inquiries to Christians only
  • Register opportunities at volunteermatch.org,
    volunteersolutions.org, servenet.org and
    idealist.org

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Volunteer Ideas
  • Instructors (if you are teaching classes)
  • Need significant expertise in subject matter
  • Primary responsibility for class falls on
    instructor
  • Tech Professional in subject area who volunteers
    (or staff instructor)
  • Assistants who have demonstrated their commitment
    and expertise
  • Assistants/Mentors/Lab Monitors
  • Assistants only need basic knowledge of subject
    matter
  • Many students can return following semester to
    assist and continue learning
  • Serve as instructor in training for new
    volunteers and provides ability to try it out to
    determine commitment level
  • Help reduce the student-teacher ratio (need at
    least 15)

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Tips for Computer Access Center
  • Provide free computer and Internet access
  • High speed Internet connection is very helpful
  • Allows students time to work on homework
  • Can often be directly supervised by advanced
    students (with staff near by)
  • Safety issues vary based on local situation

13
After School Technology Time
  • Integrate computers with other activities in
    after school program
  • Black History Month, Scan in Art, Themes
  • Project based learning works best
  • Teaching software does not work without a goal
  • We split K-2nd grade and 3-7th grade
  • We use Jumpstart software with kids
  • Youth Tech Curriculum
  • Youth curriculum and resources at www.ac4.org

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After School Tech Curriculum Ideas
  • Greeting cards we use Microsoft Publisher
  • Research on the Internet
  • Searched for poets and their poetry
  • History of Hip Hop on the Internet. Present
    findings using PowerPoint
  • Poetry taught formatting in Microsoft Word by
    having students write their own poems and then
    type them into Word.
  • Students often need to compose poems before
    coming to computer
  • Encyclopedia Africana do a Scavenger Hunt
    through the time line portion
  • Calendars students scan in photos
  • Newsletter written, edited, and laid-out by the
    students
  • E-mail accounts and their own web pages
  • Lego Mindstorm Robotics with programmable legos
    (300 per set)
  • Suggestions and curriculum ideas provided by Mary
    Pavan and Chris Tsang from PREP Computer Center

15
Other Ideas for Youth
  • Computer Club
  • Meet for tech projects or field trips
  • Music Mixing
  • Hip Hop eJay (www.voyetra.com)
  • Acid Music (www.sonicfoundry.com)
  • Youth Run Business
  • Web Design, Graphics Design, T-Shirts, etc.
  • www.prepenterprises.com

16
Becoming a Certified MOUS Testing Center
  • MOUS Certification in Microsoft Office
  • Cost 495 to become a certified testing center
  • comes with 10 test practice software
  • Additional tests are 50 each
  • To sign up call Alex McCabe at DDC Training
    Services (800-528-3897 ext. 315)
  • ask for their application and order form to
    become an iQ Testing Center for MOUS Exams

17
General Discounted Software
  • AC4 Discounted Software Info Page
  • www.ac4.org/resources/software.html
  • Software to Serve Participants and Community
  • Get 30 most Microsoft, Adobe, Symantec products
  • At www.computmentor.org and at www.giftsinkind.org
  • Software for staff
  • Get copies of Microsoft Office XP Professional
    for 65
  • Order at www.CCBNonprofits.com

18
GED Training Software
  • Innovative Learning Systems Nova
  • www.ilsnova.com
  • American Guidance Service
  • www.agsnet.com
  • Aztec Software
  • www.aztecsoftware.com
  • McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
  • www.ntc-cb.com
  • Plato Learning System
  • www.plato.com
  • Steck-Vaughn
  • www.steck-vaughn.com
  • Merit Software
  • www.meritsoftware.com

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Online GED Test and Classes
  • Free GED Practice Tests
  • http//www.dmacc.cc.ia.us/GED/Regist.htm
  • http//www.gedpractice.com/
  • Online GED Classes
  • Self-Study GED Materials http//www.free-ed.net/f
    r10/default.asp
  • Free full online GED prep course
  • GED Online http//www.gedonline.org
  • Online self-paced instruction for GED students.
    An initial four-month tuition and registration
    fee of 50, then 10/month is charged.
  • Maricopa Online Program www.rio.maricopa.edu/ci/p
    rograms/ged/start_ged.shtml
  • This costs 25 to take the pre-tests, and 25 for
    each 14-week online course.
  • OLT Online Training Institute
    http//www.oltraining.com/
  • Online self-paced instruction for GED students. 
    A 150 tuition fee is charged  for each test prep
    area, or 600 tuition for all five tests.

20
Computer Donations
  • Gifts in Kind International (www.giftsinkind.com)
  • Cost 125 to register and must be Non profit
    501(c)(3) and use software for service to
    community
  • Cost 225 for 5 used computers 486 above
    laptops/desktops
  • Network hubs for 50
  • Provide great discounts (90 off) on office
    products, projectors, clothes, etc.
  • Computer Refurbishing
  • Accept computers along with clothes other
    donations
  • Have a minimal acceptance standard (I.e Pentium
    or above)
  • Request written agreement they are transfering
    software license with computer

21
Information Resources
  • Association of Christian Community Computer
    Centers
  • E-mail List www.ac4.org
  • Community Technology Centers Network
    www.ctcnet.org
  • Good E-mail list and go to national conference
    each June
  • Provides Community Technology Center start up
    manual
  • Youth Learn www.youthlearn.org
  • Provides manual and E-mail list for youth and
    technology
  • Compumentor www.compumentor.org
  • Provides technology information to non-profits
  • Visit HUDs Neighborhood Networks at
    www.neighborhoodnetworks.org
  • Adult Literacy E-mail Lists literacy.nifl.gov/for
    ums.html
  • NTIA Report Falling through the Net
  • www.digitaldivide.gov/reports.htm

22
Joining AC4
  • Join for free now, but may have a fee in the
    future
  • Benefits
  • Keep informed of events of interest to Community
    Computer Centers, Grants, Computer Donations
  • Share program information
  • Participate in future joint programs
  • Low cost web design service
  • Sign up on survey or send E-mail to info_at_ac4.org

23
Appendix
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Web Site Filtering Software
  • Filtering Service by Promise Keepers
    (pkfamily.com)
  • 5.95 per month for existing DSL or cable modem
    connection
  • Filtered dial-up Internet access for 15.95
  • Filtering Server or Client Software
  • CleanWeb (www.cleanweb.net)
  • CyberPatrol (www.microsys.com)
  • Cybersitter (www.solidoak.com)
  • CyberSnoop (www.pearlsw.com)
  • Net Nanny (www.netnanny.com)
  • Net Shepherd (www.netshepherd.com)
  • Safesurf (www.safesurf.com)
  • Watchdog (www.sarna.com)
  • We Blocker (free at www.we-blocker.com)
  • X-Stop (www.xstop.com)

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Digital Divide
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Other Software for Adult Ed
  • Curriculum Associates
  • Math Software
  • www.curricassoc.com
  • Good list of software (National Adult Literacy
    Database)
  • http//www.nald.ca/netlinks/resource/res13.htm
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