Community Technology Training Schedule

Posted by on June 6, 2003

Community Impact Training Institute
TEAMING FOR TECHNOLOGY
Upcoming Classes

For a complete list of trainings or to sign up to become a T4T member, please see http://www.uwsepa.org/team4tech.

Networking Fundamentals (2 day Course)
This introductory 2-day course is for anyone who is preparing for client/server environments or who needs information about particular local area network (LAN) components. Learn basics about how networks operate, network topologies, protocols, and standards. An overview of how data is transferred in a real-world network environment and an exercise in configuring and adding PC clients to a LAN will be included. There will also be an opportunity to ask project specific questions.

Time: 6/11 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.**
6/12 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.**
Location: Reboot Philadelphia
Trainer: Reboot Philadelphia Staff
Cost: $150 (120*):

Integrating Computers in Early Childhood Classes
This workshop will provide instruction on how to integrate computers into your curriculum and environment. We will also discuss ways to make the computer another medium to enhance themes you are using.

Time: 6/19 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.**
Location: West Philadelphia Community Center.
Trainer: DVAEYC Staff
Cost: $40 ($32*)

Advanced Access
Learn to use Access, understand how tables, queries, and reports work, export/import data to and from other programs, and use Wizards to automate database design and data entry to create your own databases.

Time: 6/25 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.**
Location: Fels South Philadelphia Community Center
Trainer: Caring Peoples Alliance Staff
Cost: $75 ($ 60*)

Using the Internet in Early Childhood Classrooms
This workshop will provide a basic overview to agency staff that will enable them to use the Internet as a tool for learning, research, communication and more. It will also cover Internet security for children.

Time: 6/19 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.**
Location: West Philadelphia Community Center.
Trainer: DVAEYC Staff
Cost: $40 ($32*)

KidSmart/Young Explorers
This training will provide a basic overview to agency administrative staff that will enable them to use the Young Explorers computer in their childhood development programs.

Time: 7/9, 7/16 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. **
Location: West Philadelphia Community Center
Trainer: DVAEYC Staff.
Cost: $40 ($32*)

Computer Lab Management
This workshop will provide instruction to agency administrative staff that will enable them to manage a computer lab. Areas include lab policy and procedures, equipment, scheduling and class management.

Time: 7/16 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. **
Location: United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Trainer: Caring People Alliance Staff
Cost: $40 ($32*)

Starting a Computer Technology Center
Provides introduction to creating Community Technology Centers. Reviews the startup process including: CTC governance, community mapping, developing commitments from partners, piloting programs, planning and staffing.

Time: 7/16 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. **
Location: United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Trainer: Teaming for Technology Staff
Cost: $40 ($32*)

Computer Lab Instructor Workshop
This workshop focuses on how to teach computer classes with the goal of matching the instruction and content to the students’ needs and interests. Areas of focus will include: training site preparation and logistical and physical arrangements, developing course materials that are matched to the audience and adapting when needed, communication and presentation, and the importance of timely and relevant feedback for clarification.

Time: 7/23 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. **
Location: R.W. Brown Community Center
Trainer: Caring People Alliance Staff
Cost: $75 ($60*)

Educational Software and Websites
Learn how to evaluate websites and software and what types of software is necessary for a successful lab experience for users. Examine language aids, teaching aids, special purpose software and websites (Focuses on grades K-12).

Time: 7/30 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. **
Location: R.W. Brown Community Center
Trainer: Caring People Alliance Staff
Cost: $40 ($32*)

Community Outreach for CTC Managers
CTCs can often be a hub of community activity providing classes, Internet access, and places for business creation and business development. Learn how to market your CTC so that the resources of your lab are fully realized.

Time: 7/30 1:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. **
Location: R.W. Brown Community Center
Trainer: Caring People Alliance Staff
Cost: $40 ($32*)

PC Maintenance Essentials
This hardware-focused class provides the framework for understanding how computers work from the inside out. It will teach you how to upgrade PCs by adding and replacing components and how to troubleshoot and fix common PC problems so that you won’t have to call for help. The advantage to both user and agency is that users are less dependant on tech support and repair services.

Time: 8/6 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Urban Technology Project
Trainer: Ron Isaac
Cost: $75 ($60*)

Sustaining a CTC
This Class focuses on sustaining operations for existing Community Technology Centers. This includes: developing a business plan, fundraising, community partnership opportunities, preparing for upgrades and maintenance and improving programs and class offerings.

Time: 8/13 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. **
Location: United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Trainer: Teaming for Technology Staff
Cost: $40 ($32*)

*Cost for members of the T4T Assistance Program.
**Customized trainings can be scheduled for alternate times.

For more information about the scheduled courses or customized trainings please contact Raphael Baker at Rafaelb@uwsepa.org or 215-665-2525. For more information or to register for classes please contact Theresa Lake at Theresa@uwsepa.org or 215-665-2441. To become a member of T4T’s
assistant program, please contact Dasheeda Dawson at Dasheedad@uwsepa.org or 215-665-2514.