Integrating Technology into Existing Programs

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Integrating Technology into Existing Programs

• Andrew Sears
• Salvation Army Equip for Success Training

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Outline and Goals

• Expand Vision and Knowledge for Operating
  Computer Centers
• Provide Resources and Toolkits to Better Run
  Computer Centers
• Review AC4 Member Benefits

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About TechMission
TechMission is a Christian nonprofit social
service organization. Our Values are Jesus,
Justice and Technology. Our Mission is to
support Christian organizations as they use
technology to transform vulnerable communities.
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Association of Christian Community Computer
Centers

• Association of over 500 faith-based organizations
  addressing the digital divide that provides
• Training
• Resources
• Community and Collaboration

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Locations of AC4 Members
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AC4 Members in Other Organizations
AGRM
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AC4 Members
Youth World Vision
Compassionworks
Salvation Army
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50
CCDA
Catholic Charities
78
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CTCNet
HLIC
68
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World Vision
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What Types of Activities for Computer Centers?
Number of AC4 Sites with Various Activities
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What are Your Outcomes?Measurable Outcomes from
AC4 Sites
Extrapolated for all active members with 182
sites reporting Note many outcomes of AC4
sites are not measurable in these terms (after
school programs, etc.)
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Matching Technology Activities to Existing
Programs
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Youth Tech Time

• Model provide tech time in existing youth
  program
• 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
• Need to split age groups (k-8 into 2 or 3 age
  groups)
• Music Mixing and Video Production works well with
  older kids (4-12th grade)
• Full presentation next week!

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TechMission Eduss Partnership for Computerized
Academic Learning

• TechMission has negotiated a site license for AC4
  sites with Eduss for their computerized academic
  learning system
• Provides Web based testing and lessons for k-12
  youth based on standards.
• Provides ability to diagnose individual student
  learning deficiencies and reports for groups of
  students
• Donation/discount valued at 10,000-30,000 per
  site
• Two Options
• Option 1 Free, no support from Eduss, one
  training session
• Option 2 3,750 for server with unlimited
  clients and full-support from Eduss
• Find Materials to Sign up at www.techmission.org/
  salvationarmy/
• More details in next weeks session

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Tech Art/Media and Other Activities for Youth

• Computer Club
• Meet for tech projects or field trips
• Media, Music Mixing and Video Production
• Hip Hop eJay (www.voyetra.com)
• Acid Music (http//www.sonymediasoftware.com/downl
  oad/freestuff.asp)
• Youth Run Business
• Web Design, Graphics Design, T-Shirts, etc.
• Example www.prepenterprises.net

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Computer Aided Learning for Adults 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
• steckvaughn.harcourtarchive.com
• Merit Software
• www.meritsoftware.com

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Model for Computer Classes

• Classes can easily be taught by volunteers
• Get more advanced students to assist in classes
• One instructor, 2-4 assistants and 10-20 students
• Classes are taught with instructor using LCD
  projector
• Classes can be as little as once a week (good for
  most volunteers) with homework students do during
  the week
• Typing can be taught with minimal instruction
  using supervised, scheduled time with Mavis
  Beacon Teaches Typing
• Curriculum/lesson plans available at
  www.techmission.org

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Computer Refurbishing

• Computer Refurbishing
• Accept computers along with clothes other
  donations
• Have a minimal acceptance standard (I.e Pentium
  II or above)
• Request written agreement they are transferring
  software license with computer
• Get low cost Windows licenses
• Get from discountech.org
• 15 for Windows 98 or 2000 licenses
• 5 through MAR program when buying 50 or more at
  a time
• Refurbishing Resources
• Site http//www.techsoup.org/stock/rci/
• E-mail List refurbishers_at_googlegroups.com

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Open Computer Lab

• Provide walk-in computer access to the community
• Low cost way to serve the community
• Have Interns Serve as Lab Monitors for Assistance

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Models for Integrating Faith with Tech Holistic
Programs involving Tech

• Over 75 of AC4 members primary model is the
  integration of technology into a holistic program
  
• After School and Teen Programs
• Rehabilitation Programs
• Jobs Programs
• Adult Basic Education, GED or ESL Program
• Faith and spiritual development are one component
  of holistic development
• It is often very hard to separate faith out from
  other components in a holistic program (i.e. in a
  rehab program)

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Models for Integrating Faith with Tech Computer
Classes and Tech Programs

• About 25 of AC4 sites operate technology
  programs that are operated distinctly from other
  programs and may take the following approaches to
  integrating faith
• No faith in tech program, but provide information
  on other optional activities involving faith
  (optional Bible study before or after classes)
• Open class time with prayer requests
• Include faith as part of lesson for computer
  classes (see Using Theology to Teach Technology)
• Require listening to a mini-sermon or
  participating in Bible study to participate in
  computer classes
• Mentoring programs
• Relationship building over meals between classes

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Section 2 AC4 Member Benefits and Resources for
Computer Centers
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E-mail Lists

• Participate regularly on our e-mail lists.
• Share Resources New Ideas
• Meet, Connect Collaborate
• Get your tech ministry questions answered
• Send E-mail to
• National List acccc_at_yahoogroups.com
• Salvation Army List salvationarmy_techmission_at_y
  ahoogroups.com

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Gifts in Kind Discounted Membership

• Gifts in Kind Discounted Membership
• GIK distributes millions worth of newly
  manufactured products and special pricing
  programs to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.
• AC4 Members pay 125 a year vs. 150-300 for
  non-members
• To Register with Gifts In Kind International
• Visit www.giftsinkind.org, click on To Receive,
  and then on GIK Programs to see if there is a
  Gifts In Kind Program in your community. If so,
  please contact your Gifts In Kind Program to
  obtain a customized registration application.
• If there is not a Gifts In Kind Program in your
  area, please complete the registration form at
  http//www.techmission.org/membership/giftsinkind.
  php and either fax it to Gifts In Kind
  International at [phone] or mail it to the
  address indicated on the form.

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TechMissions Curriculum Capacity Building
Manual

• This manual, available only to AC4 members,
  provides information on different models of
  technology programs, curriculum and capacity
  building materials such as  getting grants,
  software donations and hardware donations.
• Available in our Members Only section of
  www.techmission.org
• Be sure to have your member logon password. If
  you need one contact christine_at_techmission.org.

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Technology Resources in TechMission Manual

• Technology Resources
• Computer Donations Information
• Computer Purchasing at a Discount
• Computer Lab Maintenance Software
• Copier purchasing
• Email List Software and Services
• Internet/Web Filtering Software
• Phone Systems
• Software Donation Resources
• Website Resources

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Program Resources in TechMission Manual

• Program Resources
• Assistive Technology Resources
• Becoming an MS Office Certified Testing Center
• Computer Curriculum Materials available at
  www.techmission.org
• Earned Income Tax Credit
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Software
• GED Computer-Based Training Resources
• Becoming a Supplemental Educational Services
  Provider (DoE)
• Ticket to Work Voucher Program (Dept. of Labor)

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Organizational Resources in TechMission Manual

• Organizational Resources
• Grant Information
• Online Staff Recruiting
• Online Volunteer Recruiting

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Members Only at www.techmission.org

• Access to curriculum and other training materials
  available only to members on our Website
• Conference/Training Presentations
• Conference Call Recordings
• Over 200 pages of Curriculum for Youth Programs,
  Basic Computer Classes, etc.
• E-mail Archives
• Use your member logon and password
• Check back often as new resources are posted
  regularly.

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Members Only at www.techmission.org
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Freeware/Software CD

• General Freeware Open Source Software
• Open Office, Gimp, PDF Printer, Tux Typing/Paint
• Free Christian Software
• Bible software, church management software, song
  projection software, Palm Bible Software
• Free Online Safety Software
• Safe Families We-Blocker Internet Filter and
  X3Watch Accountability Software
• Can make unlimited copies for clients, order
  copies for 1/each or download online at
  www.techmission.org/cd/

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Tech Atlas Technology Planning

• TechMission will provide TechAtlas membership to
  its members. (50 memberships now available)
• TechAtlas is a Web-based planning tool developed
  by NPower that your nonprofit can use to assess
  your current technology use and receive
  recommendations on how to better implement
  technology to achieve your mission

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I. Create TechAtlas Account

• 2. First Choose Massachusetts in the drop down
  menu and Choose Find a Local Partner and then
  hit NEXT

• 1. Log on to www.techatlas.org click on Sign
  Up Now!

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II. Create TechAtlas Account

• 5. Find TechMission and click on the Sign Up
  button

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III. Create TechAtlas Account

• 6. Complete the Form to Create Your TechAtlas
  Account
• Scroll Down the page and fill out the form
  entitled, Create Your TechAtlas Account Profile
  and then hit NEXT
• All the fields with a red star next to them are
  required to complete the registration process
• Your e-mail address will become your username
  record the username and password below

Remember to keep record of your UN and PW
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Webcasts and Videos Online

• Past Webcasts
• Technology Volunteer Work Study Management
• Technology in Youth Programs
• TechMission Curriculum for Basic Computer Classes
• Online Safety for C4s
• Understanding Earned Income Tax Credit
• Ticket to Work Program
• http//www.techmission.org/training/webcasts.php
• Free Online Videos
• At http//www.techmission.org/training/videos.php
  (must be logged in)
• PBS Digital Divide Series
• Fair Play Achieving Gender Equity In The Digital
  Age
• Virtual Equality The Information Revolution and
  the Inner City

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TechMission Webcasts
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Make Sure

• Make sure you get your logon and password to
  www.techmission.org.
• Make sure you register anyone else in your
  organization with a logon and password.
• On home page click on Add User
• Have new user fill out form submit
• Make sure you have completely filled out your
  member application.

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www.techmission.org
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Next Session Module 2 Technology in Youth
Programs Toolkit

• Objectives
• Provide resources on program models for
  integrating technology into youth programs.
• Provide Train the trainer sessions in
  TechMissions youth lesson plans
• Provide instructions for signing up for free
  Eduss Educational Software System (valued at
  1,500 per computer)
• Conference Call Times
• Tuesday October 17th, 2006 at 1130 AM Eastern
  Time     
• Thursday October 19th, 2006 at 230 PM Eastern
  Time

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Module 3 Basic Computer Classes Toolkit

• Objectives
• This will be a "train the trainer" session for
  implementing basic computer classes using
  TechMissions curriculum.
• This will provide research and resources on how
  to implement classes in your local community to
  teach computer skills.
• Conference Call Times
• Tuesday October 31st, 2006 at 1130 AM Eastern
  Time     
• Thursday November 2nd, 2006 at 230 PM Eastern
  Time
• Modules 4-6 Coming in 2007