Basic Computer Classes

1. Basic Computer Classes Liza Cagua TechMission www.techmission.org 617.282.9798

2. 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

3. Curriculum for Computer Classes • TechMission offers in-depth Intro to Computers curriculum in English and Spanish • TechMission Manual contains curriculum for Intro to Word and Excel • AC4 has dozens of additional lesson plans for teaching computers at www.techmission.org • Includes Word, Excel, Photoshop, etc. • Includes lessons for youth and adults • “Using Theology to Teach Technology” by Clemmie Perry • Find more at: http://www.etrainingconsult.com

4. TechMission Curriculum: Intro to Computers • This curriculum spells out a lot, but it assumes that teacher is beyond a basic familiarity with computers • lots of verbal explanations are not written out • walk-through of activities must be done • Teacher must be patient with new learners • Try to never touch the mouse! • Never assume someone knows where an icon is, or what something is or how it works • Don’t expect to cover everything in the class plan!

5. TechMission Curriculum: Intro to Computers (cont.) • Teacher’s Guide outlines plan, but make sure you do everything beforehand! • Thoroughly understand lesson • Save files locally or on server; test projector/computers/printer • Make handouts • Save at least 30 minutes to prep for class • Go over material with assistants beforehand

6. TechMission Curriculum: Intro to Computers (cont.) • Use pretest to know how to target your class—where to start and at what rate you expect to cover material • Student Manual is handed out in weekly pieces; student has completed binder at end • Homework is a similar exercise to what was covered in class, to be done at home and reviewed during the next class • Use the post-test!

7. Developing Your Students

8. Basis of TechMission Leadership Development Model • People Remember… • 10% of what they read • 20% of what they hear • 30% of what they see • 50% of what they see and hear • 70% of what they discuss with others • 80% of what they experience personally • 90% of what they teach to someone else From psychologist William Glasser

9. TechMission Leadership Development & Learning Model Learn Assist Replicate Teach

10. TechMission Leadership Development Model • Students take a computer class then become… • Assistants who then assist in teaching a class and may take advanced classes and then become… • Instructors who then teach a class and train assistants and may become… • Interns who help run programs and teach classes The folks in your classes are an auto replenishing volunteer base!

11. Recruiting Volunteers • Make announcements in other 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

12. TechMission Volunteer Training Model • Have required volunteer training each semester • Three parts of training • Program Overview and Vision Setting • Explain what we do, and the motivation to build vision • Details of program and expectations of volunteers • Train the Trainer • Provides basics needed for teaching and being assistants • Cross-Cultural Ministry Training • Required each semester for all volunteers