WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
House of Uhuru – 30 July 2011
Opening Comments:
Gave a brief overview of what today’s lesson plan was and reminded the class that their essays were due Tuesday, and that each student would have to give a brief presentation in front of the class as well.
Attendance:
14 students attended class today
1st Topic Covered:
William went over the general guidelines for public speaking regarding eye contact, clear voice, and speaking speed. Allen discussed those guidelines in further detail and addressed the importance of preparation in public speaking. We recommended the students practice presenting to each other as well.
2nd Topic Covered:
Allen went over Cutting and Pasting, deleting/undeleting, and Parent Folders. William went over My Computer, Icon arrangement, and changing different display settings. We then went over the usage of the internet, and explained its practicality and many usages.
Lab Time:
After separating the class into two groups, we one group work on their essays and another work on the computer. Those who had already finished writing their essays were allowed to type them up, if they chose to do so. Allen went around the class to teach the students how to write a blog on the CDD website, while William helped with the essay-writing. We switched roles when the groups switched spots. Most of the students had completed their blog entry.
Final Notes:
About half of the class had completed or were close to completing their essays, and a few were almost done typing them up as well. Some of the students wanted to focus solely on their essays during lab time, and agreed to write their blog posts by next class meeting.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
CDD Weekly Class Report Walden House 7-5-11
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Walden House/July 5th/2011
OPENING COMMENTS:
Bharat was feeling under the weather so I was solo for the class. There were 12 students however 2 students dropped out.
ATTENDANCE:
There were 12 students however 2 students dropped out.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Did a quick intro of what the course consisted of. Introduced myself and then went around the classroom, for students to introduce themselves, and their skill set of computers ranging from 1-5. Many are at a level 3. Only one who has had little to no experience
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Assigned workbooks to the students. Explained the Rules and Expectations.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Talked about the written paper and how to compose an outline. Did several examples of what an outline will look like. Had 6 students read out aloud the first 6 computer terms.
LAB TIME:
Lab time was brainstorming for ideas on how to do their outline.
FINAL NOTES:
Walden House/July 5th/2011
OPENING COMMENTS:
Bharat was feeling under the weather so I was solo for the class. There were 12 students however 2 students dropped out.
ATTENDANCE:
There were 12 students however 2 students dropped out.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Did a quick intro of what the course consisted of. Introduced myself and then went around the classroom, for students to introduce themselves, and their skill set of computers ranging from 1-5. Many are at a level 3. Only one who has had little to no experience
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Assigned workbooks to the students. Explained the Rules and Expectations.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Talked about the written paper and how to compose an outline. Did several examples of what an outline will look like. Had 6 students read out aloud the first 6 computer terms.
LAB TIME:
Lab time was brainstorming for ideas on how to do their outline.
FINAL NOTES:
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
CDD Weekly Class Reports Cri-Help 7-5-11
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Cri Help/7-5-2011
OPENING COMMENTS:
There were no events that I felt were out of the ordinary for the first meeting of class. My more experienced teaching partner did not report any incidents either.
ATTENDANCE:
Of the 8 students enrolled in the session, 6 were present on the first day of class. Ms.Christina Santos and Ms.Suzanne Bridges were absent. It should be noted that Mr. Brian Wu left with his classmates on break and did not return at the end of break.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Colin explained the overview to the new class, with regards to attendance, participation and course completion. Graduation and behavior towards both teachers and fellow students was also discussed.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Herbert discussed the key points of the day which include: the computers cases, hard-drive, motherboard and connecting computer cables. The students were very inquisitive about the terminology and requested simplified explanations Analogies were used in the explanation of the day’s topics including Case-Skin, CPU-Brain, and Memories to R.O.M. and, quick arithmetic to R.A.M.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS:
In response to the inquires of the students regarding memory, Colin briefly explained the difference between MB and GB, using a floppy disk one of the students had and the SD cards found in cell phones.
LAB TIME:
The evening’s lab included an overview of the Personal Success Paper and mouse usage. Herbert conducted the paper lab, while Colin covered using the mouse. Mr. Gabriel Rivas (who prefers to be called “G”) was the only student unfamiliar with using a mouse. Colin likened the mouse to a joystick used for video games and the idea of pointing and clicking. Mr. Rivas was confident in his ability to use the mouse at the end of lab.
FINAL NOTES:
The students seemed very excited for the next class at the end of the first night. Mr. Tommy Quintant stated that he is capable of using a “smart-phone” but that he would like to expand his knowledge on a desktop. Mr. Jose Balderaz expressed that he has had limited computer usage in his life, but added that it was more than a decade ago. Ms. Iquisha Blaxon also has had very little usage but was able to navigate the desktop without assistance. Mr. Freddy Fernandez is quite knowledge able about computers and stated that he grew up around them. He is seeking a refresher on terminology and would like to expand his basic abilities to include things he may have forgotten.
Cri Help/7-5-2011
OPENING COMMENTS:
There were no events that I felt were out of the ordinary for the first meeting of class. My more experienced teaching partner did not report any incidents either.
ATTENDANCE:
Of the 8 students enrolled in the session, 6 were present on the first day of class. Ms.Christina Santos and Ms.Suzanne Bridges were absent. It should be noted that Mr. Brian Wu left with his classmates on break and did not return at the end of break.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Colin explained the overview to the new class, with regards to attendance, participation and course completion. Graduation and behavior towards both teachers and fellow students was also discussed.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Herbert discussed the key points of the day which include: the computers cases, hard-drive, motherboard and connecting computer cables. The students were very inquisitive about the terminology and requested simplified explanations Analogies were used in the explanation of the day’s topics including Case-Skin, CPU-Brain, and Memories to R.O.M. and, quick arithmetic to R.A.M.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS:
In response to the inquires of the students regarding memory, Colin briefly explained the difference between MB and GB, using a floppy disk one of the students had and the SD cards found in cell phones.
LAB TIME:
The evening’s lab included an overview of the Personal Success Paper and mouse usage. Herbert conducted the paper lab, while Colin covered using the mouse. Mr. Gabriel Rivas (who prefers to be called “G”) was the only student unfamiliar with using a mouse. Colin likened the mouse to a joystick used for video games and the idea of pointing and clicking. Mr. Rivas was confident in his ability to use the mouse at the end of lab.
FINAL NOTES:
The students seemed very excited for the next class at the end of the first night. Mr. Tommy Quintant stated that he is capable of using a “smart-phone” but that he would like to expand his knowledge on a desktop. Mr. Jose Balderaz expressed that he has had limited computer usage in his life, but added that it was more than a decade ago. Ms. Iquisha Blaxon also has had very little usage but was able to navigate the desktop without assistance. Mr. Freddy Fernandez is quite knowledge able about computers and stated that he grew up around them. He is seeking a refresher on terminology and would like to expand his basic abilities to include things he may have forgotten.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
CDD Weekly Class Report Uhuru 5-30-11
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Uhuru/April 30, 2011
OPENING COMMENTS:
Computer # 11 was not operating. Had an error message that disk 0 was not being read.
ATTENDANCE:
Patricia Jones was absent. New enrollee Rose Sermons attended Saturday. I informed Rose, that considering she did not attend Tuesday class, that was considered an absent.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Allen and I did a quick introduction of ourselves, and then we ask for everyone to state their name, and their level of computer experience.
Allen and I switched up in discussing the windows first part of Module 1
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
I went over the windows basis. Allen went over the Windows Icons, and talked about logging in and where it may apply.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Using the taskbar and help menu, both Allen and I did visuals with the students. Had the students use the mouse to maneuver over some of the functions. This is where we went around the room to make sure everyone understood and knew how the taskbar and help menu works.
Allen went over the first discovery term, and then had 5 more students read out the remaining discovery term.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS:
Allen handed out 4 papers.
Personal Plan for success
Paper expectations
Cover Letter
Making an outline
I wrote down the instructors names for Cover letter, and gave them dates, on which the Outline and paper is due.
LAB TIME:
Lab time was spent on working the Mavis Typing.
FINAL NOTES:
Natasha Callier has great difficulty reading. I sense there will be some issues pertaining to her doing her paper.
Uhuru/April 30, 2011
OPENING COMMENTS:
Computer # 11 was not operating. Had an error message that disk 0 was not being read.
ATTENDANCE:
Patricia Jones was absent. New enrollee Rose Sermons attended Saturday. I informed Rose, that considering she did not attend Tuesday class, that was considered an absent.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Allen and I did a quick introduction of ourselves, and then we ask for everyone to state their name, and their level of computer experience.
Allen and I switched up in discussing the windows first part of Module 1
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
I went over the windows basis. Allen went over the Windows Icons, and talked about logging in and where it may apply.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Using the taskbar and help menu, both Allen and I did visuals with the students. Had the students use the mouse to maneuver over some of the functions. This is where we went around the room to make sure everyone understood and knew how the taskbar and help menu works.
Allen went over the first discovery term, and then had 5 more students read out the remaining discovery term.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS:
Allen handed out 4 papers.
Personal Plan for success
Paper expectations
Cover Letter
Making an outline
I wrote down the instructors names for Cover letter, and gave them dates, on which the Outline and paper is due.
LAB TIME:
Lab time was spent on working the Mavis Typing.
FINAL NOTES:
Natasha Callier has great difficulty reading. I sense there will be some issues pertaining to her doing her paper.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
CDD at 1000
CDD AT 1000
As CDD graduated its 1000th student on March 22nd, 2011, , the organization graduated to a new sphere. These 1,000 graduates are our legacy. They represent hundreds of hours in the classroom and behind the scenes by our dedicated volunteer Instructors, Installers, and Web Developers. There are hundreds of stories of transformation demonstrated by our students who walk into the classroom with intimidation and walk out with confidence and hope. An equal if not greater number of family members have been positively effected by this transformation: children who had given up on an absent parent; and parents who believed they would never again see their son or daughter in a good light. The positive domino effect that our classes have had on the greater community is something in which we can all take pride.
I would like to take a few moments to address questions I often have been asked about CDD. I see this as an opportunity to fill in any missing details about the CDD Program and to help our supporters better understand our program. We at CDD are always interested in your feedback and suggestions so please email us from our website or at info@cddnp.org. We will make an effort to address your questions or comments on a regular basis.
Q) What makes CDD so successful? What makes it work and what are the main components of its success?
A) There are a few important aspects of our program that are key to our success. First, we target adults instead of children. While CDD donates computers to youth groups and of course agree that youth groups are vital to an improved society, there are few programs in place for adults, especially the population on which CDD focuses that being adults in recovery. We know we are filling a need by offering this training to this distinct group of adult students.
Secondly, our training takes place inside the Recovery Center, while the student is participating in the recovery program. These adults are at a turning point. They have decided to let go of the past and rebuild with an eye toward the future. Most are sober for the first time in years. Often the only thing lacking in the plan to succeed are job skills. CDD addresses this problem head on by offering computer training. This training opens up the world to our students, as they become fully confident to apply for jobs, enroll in Community College and to reestablish contact with lost loved ones for the first time in years.
This training also provides each student with added hope and confidence, which plays an important role in helping them remain sober, after they leave the recovery center setting and begin to face the many difficult days ahead.
Q) Do volunteer Instructors really work in such an important position? Are they reliable? Don’t you really need experts to deal with such a challenging project?
A) One of the main reasons the CDD program is successful is our exclusive use of volunteer Instructors. Ninety per cent of our Instructors are not experienced teachers. Most have advanced degrees in a number of areas; many of which are tech-based. These are very busy professionals with demanding jobs, families, and social lives, but they feel strongly that computer literacy should be available to everyone. These volunteers are champions of our students. When the motivation to be in the classroom comes from a fundamental belief in equality and from a bond that is formed with the students, the classroom experience is very different, than when the motivation comes from earning a paycheck. There is something magic about doing something simply because you want to help.
There is another dynamic present as well. CDD Instructors and Students represent two very different groups of people. One group being highly educated and successful while the other has underachieved and been making bad decisions for years. Yet when these two opposites come together in the classroom something special occurs. A very tight bond is formed as both parties come to understand the value in the other person. This is another divide we did not anticipate being crossed when developing this program. Our students naturally look up to our Instructors. The Instructors seem larger than life with job skills that seem unreachable, exciting careers, and close personal relationships. The way our Students inspire the Instructors is perhaps the biggest surprise. These are individuals who have come from unbelievable adversity and suffering yet they walk into the classroom full of dreams and a determination to succeed. They are humble enough to reach out for support and face their fears and lack of feeling “worthy”. We all marvel at this inner drive with each new group of students who walk into our classrooms each session. The tie between these two groups is strong and we believe it would not be as strong or successful with paid Instructors.
Q) Have you been able to track the progress of your Graduates after they leave the program? Do you know the recidivism rate of your Graduates compared to those without CDD training? Do you have stories of success of your Graduates who attribute their success to CDD’s computer training?
A) I can answer yes to two of these questions. We are still working on a way to track the recidivism rate. One of the problems with this population is that they are very difficult to locate after they leave the recovery center setting. There are a variety of reasons for this but the primary reason is lack of stability. There may also be a tendency to return to a sense of anonymity. The latter is a recipe for disaster as many studies have shown that those in recovery need the support of a community to succeed.
However, CDD has been able to track several students, over the years. We have many stories of student success, which can be attributed to the computer training they received, as well as their recovery training. These students’ stories and portraits will be coming out in a book about CDD, which will be published, in the near future.
Q) The last question is about the future of CDD. What are your immediate goals for its growth? How do you hope to see CDD evolve over the next few years?
A) The wonderful thing about CDD is that we know we have a perfect recipe to achieve success. For a non-profit, unlike a for-profit that measures its success by its finances, an NPO needs to show that it is making a difference in the community. An NPO’s “widget” is the contribution it makes to solve a “human” problem.
CDD realized that with the emergence of the digital revolution anyone without basic computer skills would be left on the other side and that some of the most vulnerable are adults in recovery. The importance of bridging the digital divide has never diminished. After seven years of training we continue to see large numbers of our target population with no computer experience. Our only regret is that we have not been able to open additional training facilities. We have a very long and growing waiting list of centers that would like to see our training offered to their clients. Our major hurdle is funding. CDD has done as much as it can without being fully funded. We have maintained the three centers we opened seven years ago. However, without a full-time paid office staff, as well as other operational expenses, we have had to cap our growth to these three centers. Our goal is to locate an endowment or donor who would provide the funds we need to open more centers. We would also like to build a student-operated Refurbishing Company that would refurbish and resell donated computer equipment. The funds from this business would go to pay a salary to the student employees and provide additional funding to CDD in support of our training.
This concludes the Q&A of some of the most common questions we receive. We hope you will take a moment and donate either a computer or funds to CDD. Your donations are tax deducible and all go to support our training. We are always looking for volunteers as well. The support of our volunteers is what makes CDD possible.
Kathleen Patton
CDD Executive Director
As CDD graduated its 1000th student on March 22nd, 2011, , the organization graduated to a new sphere. These 1,000 graduates are our legacy. They represent hundreds of hours in the classroom and behind the scenes by our dedicated volunteer Instructors, Installers, and Web Developers. There are hundreds of stories of transformation demonstrated by our students who walk into the classroom with intimidation and walk out with confidence and hope. An equal if not greater number of family members have been positively effected by this transformation: children who had given up on an absent parent; and parents who believed they would never again see their son or daughter in a good light. The positive domino effect that our classes have had on the greater community is something in which we can all take pride.
I would like to take a few moments to address questions I often have been asked about CDD. I see this as an opportunity to fill in any missing details about the CDD Program and to help our supporters better understand our program. We at CDD are always interested in your feedback and suggestions so please email us from our website or at info@cddnp.org. We will make an effort to address your questions or comments on a regular basis.
Q) What makes CDD so successful? What makes it work and what are the main components of its success?
A) There are a few important aspects of our program that are key to our success. First, we target adults instead of children. While CDD donates computers to youth groups and of course agree that youth groups are vital to an improved society, there are few programs in place for adults, especially the population on which CDD focuses that being adults in recovery. We know we are filling a need by offering this training to this distinct group of adult students.
Secondly, our training takes place inside the Recovery Center, while the student is participating in the recovery program. These adults are at a turning point. They have decided to let go of the past and rebuild with an eye toward the future. Most are sober for the first time in years. Often the only thing lacking in the plan to succeed are job skills. CDD addresses this problem head on by offering computer training. This training opens up the world to our students, as they become fully confident to apply for jobs, enroll in Community College and to reestablish contact with lost loved ones for the first time in years.
This training also provides each student with added hope and confidence, which plays an important role in helping them remain sober, after they leave the recovery center setting and begin to face the many difficult days ahead.
Q) Do volunteer Instructors really work in such an important position? Are they reliable? Don’t you really need experts to deal with such a challenging project?
A) One of the main reasons the CDD program is successful is our exclusive use of volunteer Instructors. Ninety per cent of our Instructors are not experienced teachers. Most have advanced degrees in a number of areas; many of which are tech-based. These are very busy professionals with demanding jobs, families, and social lives, but they feel strongly that computer literacy should be available to everyone. These volunteers are champions of our students. When the motivation to be in the classroom comes from a fundamental belief in equality and from a bond that is formed with the students, the classroom experience is very different, than when the motivation comes from earning a paycheck. There is something magic about doing something simply because you want to help.
There is another dynamic present as well. CDD Instructors and Students represent two very different groups of people. One group being highly educated and successful while the other has underachieved and been making bad decisions for years. Yet when these two opposites come together in the classroom something special occurs. A very tight bond is formed as both parties come to understand the value in the other person. This is another divide we did not anticipate being crossed when developing this program. Our students naturally look up to our Instructors. The Instructors seem larger than life with job skills that seem unreachable, exciting careers, and close personal relationships. The way our Students inspire the Instructors is perhaps the biggest surprise. These are individuals who have come from unbelievable adversity and suffering yet they walk into the classroom full of dreams and a determination to succeed. They are humble enough to reach out for support and face their fears and lack of feeling “worthy”. We all marvel at this inner drive with each new group of students who walk into our classrooms each session. The tie between these two groups is strong and we believe it would not be as strong or successful with paid Instructors.
Q) Have you been able to track the progress of your Graduates after they leave the program? Do you know the recidivism rate of your Graduates compared to those without CDD training? Do you have stories of success of your Graduates who attribute their success to CDD’s computer training?
A) I can answer yes to two of these questions. We are still working on a way to track the recidivism rate. One of the problems with this population is that they are very difficult to locate after they leave the recovery center setting. There are a variety of reasons for this but the primary reason is lack of stability. There may also be a tendency to return to a sense of anonymity. The latter is a recipe for disaster as many studies have shown that those in recovery need the support of a community to succeed.
However, CDD has been able to track several students, over the years. We have many stories of student success, which can be attributed to the computer training they received, as well as their recovery training. These students’ stories and portraits will be coming out in a book about CDD, which will be published, in the near future.
Q) The last question is about the future of CDD. What are your immediate goals for its growth? How do you hope to see CDD evolve over the next few years?
A) The wonderful thing about CDD is that we know we have a perfect recipe to achieve success. For a non-profit, unlike a for-profit that measures its success by its finances, an NPO needs to show that it is making a difference in the community. An NPO’s “widget” is the contribution it makes to solve a “human” problem.
CDD realized that with the emergence of the digital revolution anyone without basic computer skills would be left on the other side and that some of the most vulnerable are adults in recovery. The importance of bridging the digital divide has never diminished. After seven years of training we continue to see large numbers of our target population with no computer experience. Our only regret is that we have not been able to open additional training facilities. We have a very long and growing waiting list of centers that would like to see our training offered to their clients. Our major hurdle is funding. CDD has done as much as it can without being fully funded. We have maintained the three centers we opened seven years ago. However, without a full-time paid office staff, as well as other operational expenses, we have had to cap our growth to these three centers. Our goal is to locate an endowment or donor who would provide the funds we need to open more centers. We would also like to build a student-operated Refurbishing Company that would refurbish and resell donated computer equipment. The funds from this business would go to pay a salary to the student employees and provide additional funding to CDD in support of our training.
This concludes the Q&A of some of the most common questions we receive. We hope you will take a moment and donate either a computer or funds to CDD. Your donations are tax deducible and all go to support our training. We are always looking for volunteers as well. The support of our volunteers is what makes CDD possible.
Kathleen Patton
CDD Executive Director
Friday, April 29, 2011
CDD Weekly Class Report Uhuru 4-26-11
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Uhuru/ 4-26-11
OPENING COMMENTS:
I walked into the center around 6:40 pm and a counselor greeted me. I met Melissa right away and started getting ready to let the students in the classroom. We had to get a table to put our books and teaching supplies on it, and we also had to get extra chairs. We let the students in at 7:00 pm and started taking attendance and passing out the manuals and recorded them in the attendance sheet.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance was more than expected as we were short of manuals and some students had to share. Melissa assigned the manuals and created the teams and groups
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Melissa introduced herself and then I introduce myself and then We ask the students to tell us their names and the reason why they were in the class and how much computer knowledge they had acquired prior to this class.
I explained the importance of computer skills in today’s marketplace and why it would be in their best interest to do their best in the class. I explained the format of the class. The class expectations rules and regulations and told them to be on time and absences and tardiness were going to lower their graduation goals. I told them not to write on the manuals and to keep noise to a minimum. i informed them about their assignments due on the 5th week, the test on the 7th week, and the oral presentation on the 9th and 10th week.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Melissa covered this topic and she explained to them about the written essay in detail. She explained why they had to improve their writing skills in order to be competitive in the outside world. She told them about the length and topic of the paper and that they had to do an outline in order to write the paper and the importance of the outline. She explained that the paper was to describe their individual goals for the future and that the presentation of the paper will help them improve their public speaking skills.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
I covered this topic and we opened up a computer to show them the parts inside the computer. We went over the computer terms on the manual, pretty straight statements of fact about computer hardware.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS:
LAB TIME:
Melissa explained the use of the mouse in detail and went over page viii of the manual. we let the students practice left clicking and right clicking during lab time the majority of the group got the idea pretty fast. During the last part of the lab the students were clicking on the icons AND SOME students practice their typing skills on the mavis beacon program.
FINAL NOTES:
Offer any additional issues you would like to point out to the next team.
Everything went pretty smooth, a couple of the students had to leave briefly because their counselors ask me if it was ok, but they returned right away and I knew that they were with their counselors.
Uhuru/ 4-26-11
OPENING COMMENTS:
I walked into the center around 6:40 pm and a counselor greeted me. I met Melissa right away and started getting ready to let the students in the classroom. We had to get a table to put our books and teaching supplies on it, and we also had to get extra chairs. We let the students in at 7:00 pm and started taking attendance and passing out the manuals and recorded them in the attendance sheet.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance was more than expected as we were short of manuals and some students had to share. Melissa assigned the manuals and created the teams and groups
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Melissa introduced herself and then I introduce myself and then We ask the students to tell us their names and the reason why they were in the class and how much computer knowledge they had acquired prior to this class.
I explained the importance of computer skills in today’s marketplace and why it would be in their best interest to do their best in the class. I explained the format of the class. The class expectations rules and regulations and told them to be on time and absences and tardiness were going to lower their graduation goals. I told them not to write on the manuals and to keep noise to a minimum. i informed them about their assignments due on the 5th week, the test on the 7th week, and the oral presentation on the 9th and 10th week.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Melissa covered this topic and she explained to them about the written essay in detail. She explained why they had to improve their writing skills in order to be competitive in the outside world. She told them about the length and topic of the paper and that they had to do an outline in order to write the paper and the importance of the outline. She explained that the paper was to describe their individual goals for the future and that the presentation of the paper will help them improve their public speaking skills.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
I covered this topic and we opened up a computer to show them the parts inside the computer. We went over the computer terms on the manual, pretty straight statements of fact about computer hardware.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS:
LAB TIME:
Melissa explained the use of the mouse in detail and went over page viii of the manual. we let the students practice left clicking and right clicking during lab time the majority of the group got the idea pretty fast. During the last part of the lab the students were clicking on the icons AND SOME students practice their typing skills on the mavis beacon program.
FINAL NOTES:
Offer any additional issues you would like to point out to the next team.
Everything went pretty smooth, a couple of the students had to leave briefly because their counselors ask me if it was ok, but they returned right away and I knew that they were with their counselors.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
CDD Weekly Class Report Cri-Help 2-19-11
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
CrI Help/ Saturday 02-19-2011
OPENING COMMENTS:
Rob was really good in the class. He made student comfortable. He distributed work sheet to the students.
ATTENDANCE:
There were 12 students in class.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
We introduce ourselves to class. There were few students who had an exposure to computers before. But there were few students which are very novice. Rob explained the areas the class will work on.
FIRST PHASE
In first phase, Rob explained the first few terms from the glossery. He explained the computer terms in detail with a good analogy terms. The class was very interested to know these terms and it was more of a discussion which was the best part.
Second Phase
In Second phase, Bharat went through the first module. He asked the students to read and go through the worksheet. He explained the topics with examples. He was asking the questions in between to make sure that students are paying enough attention to the class.
LAB TIME
Lab time students were really enthusiastic. They explore the desktop functions, task bar. Some of them also tried help functions in Microsoft word.
Final Comments
The class was really excited and some of the students were really thankful to the class. They are looking forward to learn a lot from this class.
CrI Help/ Saturday 02-19-2011
OPENING COMMENTS:
Rob was really good in the class. He made student comfortable. He distributed work sheet to the students.
ATTENDANCE:
There were 12 students in class.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
We introduce ourselves to class. There were few students who had an exposure to computers before. But there were few students which are very novice. Rob explained the areas the class will work on.
FIRST PHASE
In first phase, Rob explained the first few terms from the glossery. He explained the computer terms in detail with a good analogy terms. The class was very interested to know these terms and it was more of a discussion which was the best part.
Second Phase
In Second phase, Bharat went through the first module. He asked the students to read and go through the worksheet. He explained the topics with examples. He was asking the questions in between to make sure that students are paying enough attention to the class.
LAB TIME
Lab time students were really enthusiastic. They explore the desktop functions, task bar. Some of them also tried help functions in Microsoft word.
Final Comments
The class was really excited and some of the students were really thankful to the class. They are looking forward to learn a lot from this class.
Friday, February 18, 2011
CDD Weekly Class Report Walden House
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Walden House/ Tuesday 02-15-2011
OPENING COMMENTS:
Ralph Mendoza was handling some paper work with the students when the instructors arrived. In addition Ralph introduced the CDD program and instructors to the students before leaving the class room.
ATTENDANCE:
We had 14 students in class. We started with 15 but Paul Martinez left at the beginning of the class.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
The CDD Instructors introduced themselves before the students got to talk about their Computer experience and expectations for the class. It seems that 50% of the class has very little to no experience with the computer. Soni went over the attendance rules and expectation especially the paper expectations.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Gritt handled the first 6 terms of the computer discovery section. It was fun. The class was very interested and asked questions. Even the students with very little experience with computers seemed to be able to understand and comprehend quickly. We used to have an open computer for demonstration purpose, which would have made the lecture even more informative and help the students to recognize the different parts of the computer.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Soni and Gritt as a Team lectured the workbook section “ How to use the mouse” and keyboard together.
LAB TIME:
During Lab time the students practice the different mouse function( left and right click ) plus learned plus practiced typing on the keyboard in the Mavos Beacon program.
FINAL NOTES:
Overall the class is very excited and eager to learn. At this point, I am not foreseeing any difficulties for any students.
Walden House/ Tuesday 02-15-2011
OPENING COMMENTS:
Ralph Mendoza was handling some paper work with the students when the instructors arrived. In addition Ralph introduced the CDD program and instructors to the students before leaving the class room.
ATTENDANCE:
We had 14 students in class. We started with 15 but Paul Martinez left at the beginning of the class.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
The CDD Instructors introduced themselves before the students got to talk about their Computer experience and expectations for the class. It seems that 50% of the class has very little to no experience with the computer. Soni went over the attendance rules and expectation especially the paper expectations.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Gritt handled the first 6 terms of the computer discovery section. It was fun. The class was very interested and asked questions. Even the students with very little experience with computers seemed to be able to understand and comprehend quickly. We used to have an open computer for demonstration purpose, which would have made the lecture even more informative and help the students to recognize the different parts of the computer.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Soni and Gritt as a Team lectured the workbook section “ How to use the mouse” and keyboard together.
LAB TIME:
During Lab time the students practice the different mouse function( left and right click ) plus learned plus practiced typing on the keyboard in the Mavos Beacon program.
FINAL NOTES:
Overall the class is very excited and eager to learn. At this point, I am not foreseeing any difficulties for any students.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
CDD Weekly Class Report Walden House 10-18-10
CDD WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Walden House, Tuesday, October 18, 2010
OPENING COMMENTS:
Chairs were set up in rows with a white board for lecture. Soni, Joe and Loryn were there to instruct. Joe and Loryn were going to switch days, so Joe left shortly before class started.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance was taken and the notebooks handed out. The room was full, with 13 students in attendance.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
The class jumped into the agenda quickly as there was a lot of information to review.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
The class began by collecting papers from the students. Loryn reviewed the word count, giving credit to complete papers. Lecture began as a discussion on what makes a bad presentation. The students listed things like lack of volume, too many ‘uhms,’ and unprofessional attire. Soni then lectured on things that could help take away nervousness and create a great presentation: room set up, greeting the audience, knowing ones material, and practice.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
The students were then told about graduation, being reminded it is a formal occasion, with pictures. Also, a class representative was to be chosen to speak and then they began their presentations. Every student in attendance took turns speaking in front of the room. After each student spoke the class applauded and then reviewed things that were good and things that could be improved. The class was reminded to share their computer skills experience gained from CDD in their speeches.
LAB TIME:
For lab time, students reviewed a handout with helpful Internet links. The CDD blog address was written on the board and each student took turns navigating to the site and submitting a post. Students who had completed their papers were directed to save onto a flash drive for submission. Those who were near finished continued typing. Special time was spent with: Edward Sandoval, to ensure he will finish his paper. Also, Paul Teargin, says he had over 500 words Saturday, but due to a saving issue (we checked the computer) he is now at 370 and will complete his typing to submit Saturday.
FINAL NOTES:
For the end of class, students were reminded they will all be presenting again on Saturday as a final presentation, so to practice with their papers, noting the key points to refer to.
There was an even set of 3 recommendations for presenter: Robert Johnson (engaging), Cookie (personable), Christopher Jorge (he was to work on his conclusion). Lastly, unfortunately, Isaias Martinez, initially in the class for attendance, was talked to on the side, regarding his outline. He said he had it in his room and left to get it, without returning.
Loryn took the books at the end of class for the Thursday meeting.
Walden House, Tuesday, October 18, 2010
OPENING COMMENTS:
Chairs were set up in rows with a white board for lecture. Soni, Joe and Loryn were there to instruct. Joe and Loryn were going to switch days, so Joe left shortly before class started.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance was taken and the notebooks handed out. The room was full, with 13 students in attendance.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
The class jumped into the agenda quickly as there was a lot of information to review.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
The class began by collecting papers from the students. Loryn reviewed the word count, giving credit to complete papers. Lecture began as a discussion on what makes a bad presentation. The students listed things like lack of volume, too many ‘uhms,’ and unprofessional attire. Soni then lectured on things that could help take away nervousness and create a great presentation: room set up, greeting the audience, knowing ones material, and practice.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
The students were then told about graduation, being reminded it is a formal occasion, with pictures. Also, a class representative was to be chosen to speak and then they began their presentations. Every student in attendance took turns speaking in front of the room. After each student spoke the class applauded and then reviewed things that were good and things that could be improved. The class was reminded to share their computer skills experience gained from CDD in their speeches.
LAB TIME:
For lab time, students reviewed a handout with helpful Internet links. The CDD blog address was written on the board and each student took turns navigating to the site and submitting a post. Students who had completed their papers were directed to save onto a flash drive for submission. Those who were near finished continued typing. Special time was spent with: Edward Sandoval, to ensure he will finish his paper. Also, Paul Teargin, says he had over 500 words Saturday, but due to a saving issue (we checked the computer) he is now at 370 and will complete his typing to submit Saturday.
FINAL NOTES:
For the end of class, students were reminded they will all be presenting again on Saturday as a final presentation, so to practice with their papers, noting the key points to refer to.
There was an even set of 3 recommendations for presenter: Robert Johnson (engaging), Cookie (personable), Christopher Jorge (he was to work on his conclusion). Lastly, unfortunately, Isaias Martinez, initially in the class for attendance, was talked to on the side, regarding his outline. He said he had it in his room and left to get it, without returning.
Loryn took the books at the end of class for the Thursday meeting.
Friday, December 3, 2010
CDD Weekly Class Reports Uhuru 10-9-10
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
House of Uhuru/October 9, 2010
OPENING COMMENTS:
Hunter and I had another great class and all of the students were extremely focused throughout the class, learning about public speaking, the Internet, and finished their papers.
ATTENDANCE:
9 students attended the class and two students were absent.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
We went over the paper stressed that they must complete it by Tuesday’s class. We also talked about graduation and told the class that as long as they completed their paper and attended the remaining classes, they would graduate. We also told them that one student would be chosen to read their paper at graduation, which caused some nervousness, but overall excitement in the class.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Hunter covered the topic of Public Speaking going through various examples of how the students should present. Many of the students were nervous about presenting, but Hunter gave great tips to help them calm down and focus on presenting to their peers. He went through different topics like eye contact and speaking clearly and loudly, which the students later utilized during lab time.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
I reviewed the Internet section in Module 3. Many of the students were excited to go on the Internet, but it was clear that most students knew how to use it already. We went over the address and task bar and also visited some websites, like Google. Overall the lesson was very brief and we helped some students individually who did not know how to use the Internet.
LAB TIME:
During lab time, we spent half the time working on paper and the other half of the time practicing presentations. Almost everyone had already completed his or her papers, with the exception of a few students. While we were helping students individually, they appreciated our input on their papers and were happy to share them with us. During the presentations, everyone gave great constructive criticism to the students who presented.
FINAL NOTES:
Everything went really smoothly, and as long as everyone who is still attending the class completes their papers and attends the last two classes, I think this class is going to do well. Everyone is very social and they feel comfortable with themselves to share their stories with their peers. Positive attitudes all around!
House of Uhuru/October 9, 2010
OPENING COMMENTS:
Hunter and I had another great class and all of the students were extremely focused throughout the class, learning about public speaking, the Internet, and finished their papers.
ATTENDANCE:
9 students attended the class and two students were absent.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
We went over the paper stressed that they must complete it by Tuesday’s class. We also talked about graduation and told the class that as long as they completed their paper and attended the remaining classes, they would graduate. We also told them that one student would be chosen to read their paper at graduation, which caused some nervousness, but overall excitement in the class.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Hunter covered the topic of Public Speaking going through various examples of how the students should present. Many of the students were nervous about presenting, but Hunter gave great tips to help them calm down and focus on presenting to their peers. He went through different topics like eye contact and speaking clearly and loudly, which the students later utilized during lab time.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
I reviewed the Internet section in Module 3. Many of the students were excited to go on the Internet, but it was clear that most students knew how to use it already. We went over the address and task bar and also visited some websites, like Google. Overall the lesson was very brief and we helped some students individually who did not know how to use the Internet.
LAB TIME:
During lab time, we spent half the time working on paper and the other half of the time practicing presentations. Almost everyone had already completed his or her papers, with the exception of a few students. While we were helping students individually, they appreciated our input on their papers and were happy to share them with us. During the presentations, everyone gave great constructive criticism to the students who presented.
FINAL NOTES:
Everything went really smoothly, and as long as everyone who is still attending the class completes their papers and attends the last two classes, I think this class is going to do well. Everyone is very social and they feel comfortable with themselves to share their stories with their peers. Positive attitudes all around!
Sunday, November 7, 2010
CDD Weekly Class Report Uhuru 10-5-10
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
House of Uhuru, 10-5-10
OPENING COMMENTS:
This week’s class over all was again energized and engaging, students seemed to look forward to the computer discovery test and were well prepared.
ATTENDANCE:
10 attended class. We were told that Charlene hurt her foot, but did send in another resident from the center to let us know that and ask if she could make up the test on Saturday.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Julian took roll call. We discussed what we would be going over in the class. There were a lot of questions regarding the papers.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Jane reviewed materials discussed in module 2, discussing a bit more on cutting and pasting.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
We passed out the tests. As the students were done, we collected them. Juliane wrote them all on the board, and we had all the students come up and match them all before we passed them back. Half of the students got 100%.
LAB TIME:
In Lab Time Juliane wrote out a cover page on the board as I went around the room and showed the students how to set this up in word, and begin typing their papers in their computers. The remaining of lab time, Juliane and I both worked with students on their papers.
FINAL NOTES:
In tonight’s class, the students were very engaging. They really enjoyed the way we went over the tests on the board together as a group. We had teams, the boys against the girls (the girls won), they really seem to understand the discovery terms, not just memorizing them, but also understanding what they mean. Most of the papers are just about completed; they also seem to understand how to work the tools on Word in order to complete their papers. The ones who understand it more are very helpful and supportive to the ones who are more challenged. (I love seeing that).
House of Uhuru, 10-5-10
OPENING COMMENTS:
This week’s class over all was again energized and engaging, students seemed to look forward to the computer discovery test and were well prepared.
ATTENDANCE:
10 attended class. We were told that Charlene hurt her foot, but did send in another resident from the center to let us know that and ask if she could make up the test on Saturday.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Julian took roll call. We discussed what we would be going over in the class. There were a lot of questions regarding the papers.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Jane reviewed materials discussed in module 2, discussing a bit more on cutting and pasting.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
We passed out the tests. As the students were done, we collected them. Juliane wrote them all on the board, and we had all the students come up and match them all before we passed them back. Half of the students got 100%.
LAB TIME:
In Lab Time Juliane wrote out a cover page on the board as I went around the room and showed the students how to set this up in word, and begin typing their papers in their computers. The remaining of lab time, Juliane and I both worked with students on their papers.
FINAL NOTES:
In tonight’s class, the students were very engaging. They really enjoyed the way we went over the tests on the board together as a group. We had teams, the boys against the girls (the girls won), they really seem to understand the discovery terms, not just memorizing them, but also understanding what they mean. Most of the papers are just about completed; they also seem to understand how to work the tools on Word in order to complete their papers. The ones who understand it more are very helpful and supportive to the ones who are more challenged. (I love seeing that).
Thursday, October 21, 2010
CDD Class Report Walden House 10-5-10
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Walden House, 10-5-10
OPENING COMMENTS:
Chairs were set up at the computer workstations with a white board for lecture.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance was taken and the notebooks handed out. The room was full, with 14 students in attendance.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Students were given test over Discover terms.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Soni introduced students to various fields in IT. A motivational lecture to continue learning IT skills was also given.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Break was given and Tests were graded. Review of Second module was briefly given. Class broke up and went to work on their papers on the lab computers
LAB TIME:
Students were helped individually if it was identified that they needed help on outlines and/or paper. Soni and Joe went around class helping students that were in need and tried to review Module 2 skills with them.
FINAL NOTES:
To conclude, all books were returned and students were reminded to work on their papers and that it was due next Tuesday with an oral presentation. Overall, the class was excited and eager to learn more, many promising to study and work on their papers for the next class.
Walden House, 10-5-10
OPENING COMMENTS:
Chairs were set up at the computer workstations with a white board for lecture.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance was taken and the notebooks handed out. The room was full, with 14 students in attendance.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Students were given test over Discover terms.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Soni introduced students to various fields in IT. A motivational lecture to continue learning IT skills was also given.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Break was given and Tests were graded. Review of Second module was briefly given. Class broke up and went to work on their papers on the lab computers
LAB TIME:
Students were helped individually if it was identified that they needed help on outlines and/or paper. Soni and Joe went around class helping students that were in need and tried to review Module 2 skills with them.
FINAL NOTES:
To conclude, all books were returned and students were reminded to work on their papers and that it was due next Tuesday with an oral presentation. Overall, the class was excited and eager to learn more, many promising to study and work on their papers for the next class.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
CDD Class Report Cri-Help 9-28-10
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
CH/9-28-10
7:00 to 7:10- Jordana took roll and handed out the workbooks. After writing the evening’s schedule on the board, she gave a brief talk on the topics for the evening. Eleven students were present and on time. Two students Erica and Aysha are no longer coming to class. Erica dropped the class and Aysha went home.
7:10 to 7:30 - Review and Outline Assignment
The outlines were collected. A few students shared and discussed their outlines. Jordana used the outlines presented to demonstrate how to turn outlines into an essay.
The class was reminded that the papers would be due on lesson 9.
7:30 – 8:00 – Computer Discovery
After reviewing the items presented on Module 1 on Saturday, Beverly went over the last 5 computer terms and reminded the students that they will be tested on all Computer Discovery Terms next week.
7:50 – 8:00 - Break
8:00 – 8:50 - Lab Time
The class worked into two groups to allow each student use of a computer. Beverly worked with the group at the computers. After making sure that each student understood the computer modules, students went on to work on Mavis Beacon. Jordana worked with the alternate group to help them begin turning their outlines into their actual papers.
8:50 – 9:00 –
Beverly led a final QA.
FINAL NOTES:
The class was attentive and on task the entire time. Students were reminded about their Computer Discovery Terms test next week and were also reminded about the due dates for final presentations and papers due.
CH/9-28-10
7:00 to 7:10- Jordana took roll and handed out the workbooks. After writing the evening’s schedule on the board, she gave a brief talk on the topics for the evening. Eleven students were present and on time. Two students Erica and Aysha are no longer coming to class. Erica dropped the class and Aysha went home.
7:10 to 7:30 - Review and Outline Assignment
The outlines were collected. A few students shared and discussed their outlines. Jordana used the outlines presented to demonstrate how to turn outlines into an essay.
The class was reminded that the papers would be due on lesson 9.
7:30 – 8:00 – Computer Discovery
After reviewing the items presented on Module 1 on Saturday, Beverly went over the last 5 computer terms and reminded the students that they will be tested on all Computer Discovery Terms next week.
7:50 – 8:00 - Break
8:00 – 8:50 - Lab Time
The class worked into two groups to allow each student use of a computer. Beverly worked with the group at the computers. After making sure that each student understood the computer modules, students went on to work on Mavis Beacon. Jordana worked with the alternate group to help them begin turning their outlines into their actual papers.
8:50 – 9:00 –
Beverly led a final QA.
FINAL NOTES:
The class was attentive and on task the entire time. Students were reminded about their Computer Discovery Terms test next week and were also reminded about the due dates for final presentations and papers due.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
CDD Class Report Uhuru 9-18-09
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
House of Uhuru/9-18-10
Opening Comments:
Hunter and I had an excellent time working with the students on Saturday. We explained to the students that because of the issues that occurred in the last class, the groups would be split into male and female separate by the front and back of the classroom. We are not sure if this change is what resulted in an excellent class or if the students just brought a new attitude with them; every single student was well behaved and everyone seemed very eager to learn. Hunter and I had a great time working with the students and teaching them today.
Attendance:
13 students attended the class. One student was sick and could not attend.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Hunter and I introduced ourselves by telling them about our work experience and also explaining why we were volunteering with CDD. We made it a point to tell the students that without computer knowledge, they would have a very hard time finding a good job and that these skills would definitely help them in the future. I think the students appreciated our different perspectives of how we used computers in our work. We also went around the room and had each student introduce themselves and why they were taking the class. The students had a variety of answers and many of them had very specific goals in mind after they completed the class.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
We reviewed the first six Discovery Terms by playing a matching game on the board and having the students come up and match the words with their definition. We also mentioned that they should copy down the words and definitions because there would be a quiz in a couple of weeks.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Hunter reviewed the first half of Module 1, which focused computer basics and understanding the desktop. Everyone was taking notes throughout the class and many students had questions about the material being covered that Hunter was able to answer very thoroughly.
LAB TIME:
During lab time, many of the students played with the computer to visually experience what they had just learned. Many of the students also started working on their outlines for their paper. Hunter and I walked around the class room to help students organize their thoughts and write them down in an outline format. Some of the more advanced students typed up their outlines, but most wrote them by hand.
The middle computer in the last row did not work and the first computer in the second row did not have a mouse, which made it extremely hard for that student to follow the class. We showed him some shortcuts so he could follow along, but I think it is extremely important for that computer to have a mouse so the student can follow along better in the next class.
FINAL NOTES:
Before class started, an old student stopped by to say hello, and I believe this was the student that gave the speech at the last session’s graduation. She mentioned how giving that speech really helped her increase her confidence.
The students in the class today were really great. Everyone was very open when they had questions or didn’t understand the material. In the beginning some students were chatty, but immediately stopped when we told them to pay attention to us. Although there were a couple of students who were more advanced than others, they did not disrupt the class and worked independently on their outlines. During lab time we both had a great chance to speak with many of the students and learn more about their goals after they graduated from class and got out of their program. Overall it was a very productive class and the students seemed to get a lot of it.
House of Uhuru/9-18-10
Opening Comments:
Hunter and I had an excellent time working with the students on Saturday. We explained to the students that because of the issues that occurred in the last class, the groups would be split into male and female separate by the front and back of the classroom. We are not sure if this change is what resulted in an excellent class or if the students just brought a new attitude with them; every single student was well behaved and everyone seemed very eager to learn. Hunter and I had a great time working with the students and teaching them today.
Attendance:
13 students attended the class. One student was sick and could not attend.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Hunter and I introduced ourselves by telling them about our work experience and also explaining why we were volunteering with CDD. We made it a point to tell the students that without computer knowledge, they would have a very hard time finding a good job and that these skills would definitely help them in the future. I think the students appreciated our different perspectives of how we used computers in our work. We also went around the room and had each student introduce themselves and why they were taking the class. The students had a variety of answers and many of them had very specific goals in mind after they completed the class.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
We reviewed the first six Discovery Terms by playing a matching game on the board and having the students come up and match the words with their definition. We also mentioned that they should copy down the words and definitions because there would be a quiz in a couple of weeks.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Hunter reviewed the first half of Module 1, which focused computer basics and understanding the desktop. Everyone was taking notes throughout the class and many students had questions about the material being covered that Hunter was able to answer very thoroughly.
LAB TIME:
During lab time, many of the students played with the computer to visually experience what they had just learned. Many of the students also started working on their outlines for their paper. Hunter and I walked around the class room to help students organize their thoughts and write them down in an outline format. Some of the more advanced students typed up their outlines, but most wrote them by hand.
The middle computer in the last row did not work and the first computer in the second row did not have a mouse, which made it extremely hard for that student to follow the class. We showed him some shortcuts so he could follow along, but I think it is extremely important for that computer to have a mouse so the student can follow along better in the next class.
FINAL NOTES:
Before class started, an old student stopped by to say hello, and I believe this was the student that gave the speech at the last session’s graduation. She mentioned how giving that speech really helped her increase her confidence.
The students in the class today were really great. Everyone was very open when they had questions or didn’t understand the material. In the beginning some students were chatty, but immediately stopped when we told them to pay attention to us. Although there were a couple of students who were more advanced than others, they did not disrupt the class and worked independently on their outlines. During lab time we both had a great chance to speak with many of the students and learn more about their goals after they graduated from class and got out of their program. Overall it was a very productive class and the students seemed to get a lot of it.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
CDD Class Report Walden 9-15-10
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Walden House, Tuesday, 9/15/10
Opening Comments:
Chairs were set up in a semi-circle with a white board for lecture. Ralph Mendoza, Center Vocational Manager, gave a brief introduction to the students.
Attendance:
Attendance was taken and the notebooks handed out. The room was full, with 14 students in attendance.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Both Joe and Soni took turns reviewing their backgrounds and introducing themselves to the class. Soni also gave an overview of CDD and the course.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
The students shared their familiarity and experiences with computers. The class, overall, had a very low level of exposure with computers, with only three having worked with them before. An overview of the format of the course was explained, reviewing the student paper and presentation. The rules and regulations were read aloud, with course requirements shared with the class.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
The computer discovery terms were covered, also using the workbooks to follow along. The case of a non-working computer was opened by Joe, and displayed at the front of the room. The first six discovery terms were introduced, with each part displayed and defined. Having the terms written on the white board helped students to follow along and were used to wrap-up and review, with short definitions for every term.
LAB TIME:
A brief introduction to the keyboard and mouse was covered. Students then broke into groups and turned on the computers. Each station set up their user names on Mavis Beacon, then practiced typing,
FINAL NOTES:
To conclude, all books were returned and students were reminded of Saturday class from 11 to 1. Overall, the class was excited and eager to learn more, many not wanting the class to end. Several students mentioned they would be practicing their typing when they get a chance.
Walden House, Tuesday, 9/15/10
Opening Comments:
Chairs were set up in a semi-circle with a white board for lecture. Ralph Mendoza, Center Vocational Manager, gave a brief introduction to the students.
Attendance:
Attendance was taken and the notebooks handed out. The room was full, with 14 students in attendance.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Both Joe and Soni took turns reviewing their backgrounds and introducing themselves to the class. Soni also gave an overview of CDD and the course.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
The students shared their familiarity and experiences with computers. The class, overall, had a very low level of exposure with computers, with only three having worked with them before. An overview of the format of the course was explained, reviewing the student paper and presentation. The rules and regulations were read aloud, with course requirements shared with the class.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
The computer discovery terms were covered, also using the workbooks to follow along. The case of a non-working computer was opened by Joe, and displayed at the front of the room. The first six discovery terms were introduced, with each part displayed and defined. Having the terms written on the white board helped students to follow along and were used to wrap-up and review, with short definitions for every term.
LAB TIME:
A brief introduction to the keyboard and mouse was covered. Students then broke into groups and turned on the computers. Each station set up their user names on Mavis Beacon, then practiced typing,
FINAL NOTES:
To conclude, all books were returned and students were reminded of Saturday class from 11 to 1. Overall, the class was excited and eager to learn more, many not wanting the class to end. Several students mentioned they would be practicing their typing when they get a chance.
Friday, September 17, 2010
CDD Class Report Cri-Help 9-15-10
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Cri-Help/ 9-15-10
Opening Comments:
Our class went very well and all students were cooperative and involved in the learning process.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Ryan had everyone take their seat and took roll. Both he and Beverly introduced themselves and told why they volunteered. He led student introductions and the assignment of Student Manuals. Two groups were created for lab time.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
An overview of the course was begun by Ryan. Beverly joined in the discussion of today’s topics, which included and introduction to the requirements of the 500-word paper. Both Beverly and Ryan went over the general class outline, reviewed class rules and gave an explanation of the required assignments and tests.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Both Beverly and Ryan led an explanation and discussion on the written paper and presentation assignment. We explained the paper and included some group brainstorming on general and individual goals. We discussed the benefits of working in teams and giving oral presentations.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS:
-- Beverly led the discussion of the first 6 terms while Ryan provided actual visuals when appropriate followed by a brief review of using the mouse. Followed by lab time for all students.
LAB TIME:
Most students were new technology users. The class was divided into two groups to allow each student use of a computer. Beverly worked with the group that took time to work in pairs to explore ideas for their papers. Ryan worked with others at the computer. Most students worked on Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing.
FINAL NOTES:
Since this is a relatively small class, we were able to provide extra attention to all students in need of it. At the end of the class we had a Q&A period and collected all workbooks.
Cri-Help/ 9-15-10
Opening Comments:
Our class went very well and all students were cooperative and involved in the learning process.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Ryan had everyone take their seat and took roll. Both he and Beverly introduced themselves and told why they volunteered. He led student introductions and the assignment of Student Manuals. Two groups were created for lab time.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
An overview of the course was begun by Ryan. Beverly joined in the discussion of today’s topics, which included and introduction to the requirements of the 500-word paper. Both Beverly and Ryan went over the general class outline, reviewed class rules and gave an explanation of the required assignments and tests.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Both Beverly and Ryan led an explanation and discussion on the written paper and presentation assignment. We explained the paper and included some group brainstorming on general and individual goals. We discussed the benefits of working in teams and giving oral presentations.
ADDITIONAL TOPICS:
-- Beverly led the discussion of the first 6 terms while Ryan provided actual visuals when appropriate followed by a brief review of using the mouse. Followed by lab time for all students.
LAB TIME:
Most students were new technology users. The class was divided into two groups to allow each student use of a computer. Beverly worked with the group that took time to work in pairs to explore ideas for their papers. Ryan worked with others at the computer. Most students worked on Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing.
FINAL NOTES:
Since this is a relatively small class, we were able to provide extra attention to all students in need of it. At the end of the class we had a Q&A period and collected all workbooks.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
CDD Course Report Uhuru 8-10-10
Instructor End of Course Report
Center Name: House of Uhuru
Beginning Date: July 6, 2010
Graduation Date: August 10, 2010
Names of the four Instructors: Peter, Hunter, Juliane
The session consisted of 10 classes, with classes held on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings at the House of Uhuru. The teacher's team only consisted of 3 instructors, Peter, Hunter and Juliane. Peter taught on Tuesday's evenings. Juliane started in class 4 and also taught with Peter on Tuesdays. Hunter joined in class 6 and completed the team. Peter and Hunter already are experienced instructors and and knew how to lead through the class. They were a good support for Juliane, as she never taught before. But at the end of the session the three instructors turned out to be a very good and balanced team.
Though there were several technical difficulties in the beginning, at the end the computers worked pretty good and all the students got their opportunity to work on a computer to internalize the applications just learned in class. Out of 10 students in the beginning, we have 7 students graduating. They all are proud that they accomplished the outline, the computer discovery terms test, and the paper with the presentation. All of them seem to have gained confidence and knowledge working on a PC and they enjoyed the class.
Gregory was one of the students with no or little computer experience. Step by step he got more understanding of how to use the computer and at the end he was very confident in working by himself, he was even able to search the internet for schools he wants to contact to enroll after he gets discharged. Rickey as well did not have any or only little computer experience. He was a very quiet student but always very thankful for help and assistance.
Michele, Kyle and Victor already had some experience and were very confident in using the computer. But as they didn't use the computer in quite a while, they appreciated this course as a refresher and to be up to date with Windows 98 and later Windows XP. They understood everything they were taught right away and absorbed new information gratefully. These 3 students also were the nominees for the student presentation at the graduation ceremony.
Deanna and Shanae both liked working for themselves, but whenever they had questions they asked for help and appreciated it. Shanea sat next to Rickey and also tried to help him, whenever she could. She was very thoroughly working on her paper and cover page and was even concerned she might not graduate as she missed half of the 9th class. Deanna turned in her paper in the 10th class as before she had some medical issues and didn't finish the paper. She was very proud of her plan for success and couldn't wait to present it to the class.
The working, as well as the learning atmosphere was great and as a result of this atmosphere it was a very successful session for the students, but also for the instructors.
Center Name: House of Uhuru
Beginning Date: July 6, 2010
Graduation Date: August 10, 2010
Names of the four Instructors: Peter, Hunter, Juliane
The session consisted of 10 classes, with classes held on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings at the House of Uhuru. The teacher's team only consisted of 3 instructors, Peter, Hunter and Juliane. Peter taught on Tuesday's evenings. Juliane started in class 4 and also taught with Peter on Tuesdays. Hunter joined in class 6 and completed the team. Peter and Hunter already are experienced instructors and and knew how to lead through the class. They were a good support for Juliane, as she never taught before. But at the end of the session the three instructors turned out to be a very good and balanced team.
Though there were several technical difficulties in the beginning, at the end the computers worked pretty good and all the students got their opportunity to work on a computer to internalize the applications just learned in class. Out of 10 students in the beginning, we have 7 students graduating. They all are proud that they accomplished the outline, the computer discovery terms test, and the paper with the presentation. All of them seem to have gained confidence and knowledge working on a PC and they enjoyed the class.
Gregory was one of the students with no or little computer experience. Step by step he got more understanding of how to use the computer and at the end he was very confident in working by himself, he was even able to search the internet for schools he wants to contact to enroll after he gets discharged. Rickey as well did not have any or only little computer experience. He was a very quiet student but always very thankful for help and assistance.
Michele, Kyle and Victor already had some experience and were very confident in using the computer. But as they didn't use the computer in quite a while, they appreciated this course as a refresher and to be up to date with Windows 98 and later Windows XP. They understood everything they were taught right away and absorbed new information gratefully. These 3 students also were the nominees for the student presentation at the graduation ceremony.
Deanna and Shanae both liked working for themselves, but whenever they had questions they asked for help and appreciated it. Shanea sat next to Rickey and also tried to help him, whenever she could. She was very thoroughly working on her paper and cover page and was even concerned she might not graduate as she missed half of the 9th class. Deanna turned in her paper in the 10th class as before she had some medical issues and didn't finish the paper. She was very proud of her plan for success and couldn't wait to present it to the class.
The working, as well as the learning atmosphere was great and as a result of this atmosphere it was a very successful session for the students, but also for the instructors.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
CDD Class Report Cri-Help 8-3-10
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Cri-Help / 8-3-2010
Opening Comments:
Jordana and I both arrived about 20 minutes early to class. We put the agenda on the board as usual, and Jordana put the Santa Monica graduation information on the board as well.
Attendance:
Ryan took attendance. The entire Socorro class was a few minutes late because they encountered traffic on their way to the Cri-Help facility. But all the students arrived in class by 7:10 PM. Only Araceli did not show up.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
We told the class what the agenda was for tonight. Some people were nervous about the presentations and had questions. A few were very excited to present.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Ryan reviewed the 1st half of the Internet. Jordana continued with the 2nd half of the Internet. Some students had some questions afterwards, but most seemed focused on the paper presentations.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
During the paper presentations, several people were excited to read, and Ibra was the 1st to go up in front of the class. Everyone was very respectful and cheered each other on. The students encouraged each other to go in front of the class; even if they were nervous or felt that their paper wasn’t good enough. One of the students that had a very good paper was Ray Campos. His paper was several pages long, and it was well written. It stuck to the computer topic very well and was cohesive. One student’s paper that surprised me was Robert Atkinson’s. Before class started, Robert told me that he couldn’t read. When he wrote his paper, he dictated it to someone and someone wrote what he said. He asked for help and if I could read his paper to the class, so I did. When I read his paper, it talked about his hardships and how being illiterate shaped him. Everyone was very moved afterwards and several people came up and hugged him. I think I also noticed that he started to cry (or at least had a tear in his eye) after I finished reading his paper to the class.
In all, 12 students who finished their papers presented. Another 4 students were almost done but wanted to add more. They still wanted to present, so we allowed them to present in class. However, I informed them that they still needed to complete their papers and re-present again on Saturday to get full credit. Those 4 students were Kevin, Anna, Eddie, and Magarita. Two other students did not present tonight, Danny C and Chris.
LAB TIME:
There was only 15 minutes left for the lab after the presentations. A few students were able to complete their blogs during this time. The students who were not done with their papers continued to work on them during this time.
FINAL NOTES:
We told the class the information about the Santa Monica graduation ceremony and that they could bring friends and family to the event. We collected the papers of the 12 students that presented. The other 6 students still have their papers with them and need to present on Saturday. Because I will be working remotely and not in the office on Wednesday, Jordana volunteered to scan the papers since she has access to a scanner. She will also bring the papers to the Thursday meeting to give to Micah and Renee, so that they can bring it to the Saturday class.
Overall, everyone did a great job in the presentations. Several students shook our hands at the end of the night.
The top students we nominate for Cri-Help (in order of preference):
1. Ray Campos
2. Robert Atkinson
3. Matthew Humphries
4. Ibra Taylor
Cri-Help / 8-3-2010
Opening Comments:
Jordana and I both arrived about 20 minutes early to class. We put the agenda on the board as usual, and Jordana put the Santa Monica graduation information on the board as well.
Attendance:
Ryan took attendance. The entire Socorro class was a few minutes late because they encountered traffic on their way to the Cri-Help facility. But all the students arrived in class by 7:10 PM. Only Araceli did not show up.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
We told the class what the agenda was for tonight. Some people were nervous about the presentations and had questions. A few were very excited to present.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Ryan reviewed the 1st half of the Internet. Jordana continued with the 2nd half of the Internet. Some students had some questions afterwards, but most seemed focused on the paper presentations.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
During the paper presentations, several people were excited to read, and Ibra was the 1st to go up in front of the class. Everyone was very respectful and cheered each other on. The students encouraged each other to go in front of the class; even if they were nervous or felt that their paper wasn’t good enough. One of the students that had a very good paper was Ray Campos. His paper was several pages long, and it was well written. It stuck to the computer topic very well and was cohesive. One student’s paper that surprised me was Robert Atkinson’s. Before class started, Robert told me that he couldn’t read. When he wrote his paper, he dictated it to someone and someone wrote what he said. He asked for help and if I could read his paper to the class, so I did. When I read his paper, it talked about his hardships and how being illiterate shaped him. Everyone was very moved afterwards and several people came up and hugged him. I think I also noticed that he started to cry (or at least had a tear in his eye) after I finished reading his paper to the class.
In all, 12 students who finished their papers presented. Another 4 students were almost done but wanted to add more. They still wanted to present, so we allowed them to present in class. However, I informed them that they still needed to complete their papers and re-present again on Saturday to get full credit. Those 4 students were Kevin, Anna, Eddie, and Magarita. Two other students did not present tonight, Danny C and Chris.
LAB TIME:
There was only 15 minutes left for the lab after the presentations. A few students were able to complete their blogs during this time. The students who were not done with their papers continued to work on them during this time.
FINAL NOTES:
We told the class the information about the Santa Monica graduation ceremony and that they could bring friends and family to the event. We collected the papers of the 12 students that presented. The other 6 students still have their papers with them and need to present on Saturday. Because I will be working remotely and not in the office on Wednesday, Jordana volunteered to scan the papers since she has access to a scanner. She will also bring the papers to the Thursday meeting to give to Micah and Renee, so that they can bring it to the Saturday class.
Overall, everyone did a great job in the presentations. Several students shook our hands at the end of the night.
The top students we nominate for Cri-Help (in order of preference):
1. Ray Campos
2. Robert Atkinson
3. Matthew Humphries
4. Ibra Taylor
Sunday, August 29, 2010
CDD Class Report Cri-Help 7-31-10
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
Cri-Help / 7-31-2010
Opening Comments:
I arrived at 10:30 to try installing the GoodSearch toolbar and to test the Internet. A few computers were not connected to Ethernet cabling. I resolved that problem; all but 1 were connected and working. The last one, I got connected during the break. Renee arrived on time.
Attendance:
Renee took attendance. Robert came in nearly 15 minutes late. He decided to leave class since we told him he wouldn’t receive attendance credit. Matthew Humphries showed up in class today. Araceli did not.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
We answered a few quick questions about the timing of presentations and due dates for the final essay. Everybody was excited to be introduced to the Internet today. We specified that their browsing would be limited to the websites from the list Soni sent out.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
I covered public speaking, some tips they should use when presenting their papers to the class, and if they’re selected, when presenting to the group as a whole. I talked how important a skill it was, and that speaking slowly, clearly, and loudly enough was very important.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Renee covered the Internet lecture. Some of the terminology in the material itself confused the students; we took extra time to explain what an Application was, and what a Search Engine did. We also touched momentarily on the basic structure of the Internet, which seemed to make those unfamiliar with the Internet less intimidated by it. We also explained E-mail by comparing it to snail mail.
LAB TIME:
At lab time, I focused on reading through and providing feedback for everybody who had a draft of their essay. As a general theme, people needed to focus more on specifics they learned at CDD and in particular, how computers were going to help them achieve their goal. I was pleasantly surprised to find that most students really were focused on their future plans; only a handful focused extensively on their history. Alex, one of the students whose outlines I had taken with me, was particularly focused on his past because he didn’t have the guidance of an outline. I selected a few parts of his past that he could include in his final piece and helped him to flesh out his outline (which I returned) so he could re-write it before Tuesday. I think that Molly’s is going to be particularly impactful if she can just pick a draft and stick to it. Ibra’s is coming along very well, but he needs more concrete information from his tech side. Chris’ outline is excellent and he has a lot to say. Ray had left his draft in his sponsor’s car but said he’s confident of it. I wish I could read it; I think it’ll be great. Jesse’s has a very solid body and conclusion but he needs to introduce himself and his essay better. Those are about all the specifics I could think of; everybody else’s was mostly general feedback. Anna never came to my side of the classroom; I haven’t read her essay. She seemed to be on the computers the whole time, but Renee and I didn’t notice until class was over.
[From Renee]
Lab time started rough for group 1. The Internet, which was working perfectly all morning, wasn't working when group 1 started to use it. So I had them go back into mavis beacon. The Internet was repaired and then the students started working on the internet. I showed them how to type a site into the address bar, how to use the search function, I had them navigate to monster.com and search for jobs in Los Angeles. I sent them to the CDD website, some entered in posts for the blog, they were very uneasy, some were not wanting to use their real names and were making up stories, we then ran out of time.I did the same things listed above with group 2. Regarding the blog posts, some were able to post a blog, some were not, and the CAPTCHA was a big hold up. This Lab session was very hectic. The students were very excited about using the Internet. I learned from this session that in Lab they should have a print out in front of them, a check list of things to do and they should check them off after they have done them, then at random, I go over and ask them to perform a task they have checked off. If anyone is not doing something from the checklist, they are made to get off the computer and work on their paper or leave class. It was very hard to make them stay on track with the lessons when all they wanted to do was surf the Internet. Since the class is so big, it's hard watching everyone. Also, there is a real problem with the more advanced students, being able to do these lessons easily and then doing something else and negatively influencing the other students (with less skill).
FINAL NOTES:
Overall Renee and I concluded after class that it went well. It’s a larger class but we’re working very hard to impose good structure on the students’ time. It seems to be working very nicely.
Cri-Help / 7-31-2010
Opening Comments:
I arrived at 10:30 to try installing the GoodSearch toolbar and to test the Internet. A few computers were not connected to Ethernet cabling. I resolved that problem; all but 1 were connected and working. The last one, I got connected during the break. Renee arrived on time.
Attendance:
Renee took attendance. Robert came in nearly 15 minutes late. He decided to leave class since we told him he wouldn’t receive attendance credit. Matthew Humphries showed up in class today. Araceli did not.
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
We answered a few quick questions about the timing of presentations and due dates for the final essay. Everybody was excited to be introduced to the Internet today. We specified that their browsing would be limited to the websites from the list Soni sent out.
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
I covered public speaking, some tips they should use when presenting their papers to the class, and if they’re selected, when presenting to the group as a whole. I talked how important a skill it was, and that speaking slowly, clearly, and loudly enough was very important.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Renee covered the Internet lecture. Some of the terminology in the material itself confused the students; we took extra time to explain what an Application was, and what a Search Engine did. We also touched momentarily on the basic structure of the Internet, which seemed to make those unfamiliar with the Internet less intimidated by it. We also explained E-mail by comparing it to snail mail.
LAB TIME:
At lab time, I focused on reading through and providing feedback for everybody who had a draft of their essay. As a general theme, people needed to focus more on specifics they learned at CDD and in particular, how computers were going to help them achieve their goal. I was pleasantly surprised to find that most students really were focused on their future plans; only a handful focused extensively on their history. Alex, one of the students whose outlines I had taken with me, was particularly focused on his past because he didn’t have the guidance of an outline. I selected a few parts of his past that he could include in his final piece and helped him to flesh out his outline (which I returned) so he could re-write it before Tuesday. I think that Molly’s is going to be particularly impactful if she can just pick a draft and stick to it. Ibra’s is coming along very well, but he needs more concrete information from his tech side. Chris’ outline is excellent and he has a lot to say. Ray had left his draft in his sponsor’s car but said he’s confident of it. I wish I could read it; I think it’ll be great. Jesse’s has a very solid body and conclusion but he needs to introduce himself and his essay better. Those are about all the specifics I could think of; everybody else’s was mostly general feedback. Anna never came to my side of the classroom; I haven’t read her essay. She seemed to be on the computers the whole time, but Renee and I didn’t notice until class was over.
[From Renee]
Lab time started rough for group 1. The Internet, which was working perfectly all morning, wasn't working when group 1 started to use it. So I had them go back into mavis beacon. The Internet was repaired and then the students started working on the internet. I showed them how to type a site into the address bar, how to use the search function, I had them navigate to monster.com and search for jobs in Los Angeles. I sent them to the CDD website, some entered in posts for the blog, they were very uneasy, some were not wanting to use their real names and were making up stories, we then ran out of time.I did the same things listed above with group 2. Regarding the blog posts, some were able to post a blog, some were not, and the CAPTCHA was a big hold up. This Lab session was very hectic. The students were very excited about using the Internet. I learned from this session that in Lab they should have a print out in front of them, a check list of things to do and they should check them off after they have done them, then at random, I go over and ask them to perform a task they have checked off. If anyone is not doing something from the checklist, they are made to get off the computer and work on their paper or leave class. It was very hard to make them stay on track with the lessons when all they wanted to do was surf the Internet. Since the class is so big, it's hard watching everyone. Also, there is a real problem with the more advanced students, being able to do these lessons easily and then doing something else and negatively influencing the other students (with less skill).
FINAL NOTES:
Overall Renee and I concluded after class that it went well. It’s a larger class but we’re working very hard to impose good structure on the students’ time. It seems to be working very nicely.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
CDD Class Report Uhuru 7-28-10
WEEKLY CLASS REPORT
House of Uhuru, 7-20-2010
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Six of eight students were present at the start of class. Prince and Shanae came in late and were marked absent. Michelle left halfway through the class, as she was not feeling well, and was also marked absent. Six of eight students turned in completed papers. Prince’s paper is nearly complete; he still needs to add a conclusion. Deanna has only finished about half of her paper, and said that she would complete it by Saturday. All papers were collected at the end of the class, except for the incomplete ones. The students were reminded about graduation on Tuesday (transportation will be provided and to please dress conservatively).
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Peter reviewed several Internet topics, including the browser buttons and the concept of a web browser. He then explained how to set a home page, and how to print web content.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Chase, Rickey and Gregory performed their presentations. All students were critiqued by the class and by the instructors for their delivery and content.
BREAK
Break went as planned, for 10 minutes. All students arrived back from break on time.
LAB TIME:
Kyle, Victor and Shanae gave their presentations, and were critiqued. The class was very supportive of all students giving presentations. After the presentations, the students practiced typing and used the Internet.
FINAL NOTES:
The notebooks were removed from the classroom, and Peter will bring them to the meeting on Thursday. Deanna and Prince were reminded that if they do not complete their papers by Saturday, then they will not graduate.
House of Uhuru, 7-20-2010
INTRODUCTIONS OR OVERVIEW:
Six of eight students were present at the start of class. Prince and Shanae came in late and were marked absent. Michelle left halfway through the class, as she was not feeling well, and was also marked absent. Six of eight students turned in completed papers. Prince’s paper is nearly complete; he still needs to add a conclusion. Deanna has only finished about half of her paper, and said that she would complete it by Saturday. All papers were collected at the end of the class, except for the incomplete ones. The students were reminded about graduation on Tuesday (transportation will be provided and to please dress conservatively).
1ST TOPIC COVERED:
Peter reviewed several Internet topics, including the browser buttons and the concept of a web browser. He then explained how to set a home page, and how to print web content.
2ND TOPIC COVERED:
Chase, Rickey and Gregory performed their presentations. All students were critiqued by the class and by the instructors for their delivery and content.
BREAK
Break went as planned, for 10 minutes. All students arrived back from break on time.
LAB TIME:
Kyle, Victor and Shanae gave their presentations, and were critiqued. The class was very supportive of all students giving presentations. After the presentations, the students practiced typing and used the Internet.
FINAL NOTES:
The notebooks were removed from the classroom, and Peter will bring them to the meeting on Thursday. Deanna and Prince were reminded that if they do not complete their papers by Saturday, then they will not graduate.
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