Using the Power of the Internet for Learning
Bridging the digital divide
The program exists to give local families the tools they need to be successful and engaged citizens. By participating in this training, individuals will become powerful community asset. Your new skills will uplift the educational trajectory for you, your family and all those with whom you choose to share the information learned here. The customized learning tools include a proficiency assessment tool to assess the required level of instruction for each participant, in-class skill builder exercises to improve proficiency, mid-term, final exams and a satisfaction assessment tool to measure progress. Key features and outcomes include improved communication with the school via email, parent participation in child’s learning an increased value for education and improved volunteer participation.
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Free Family Computers
Improving the trajectory of Families
Our mission is to facilitate the installation of, and provide training for, Internet connected computers in the household of every school-aged child for improving the child’s academic achievement and increasing the adult’s economic opportunity. Family computers are earned by parents/guardians after attending five 90-minute sessions focused on in-home learning. Computers, packed in boxes, are prepared for families to take home following a ceremony.
Refurbished Computer Donations
connection to transformational tools
BoardRoom Presentations has acquired various computers and accessories which have been refurbished for the benefit of the community. Sources include individuals, corporations and educational institutions. The units are wiped cleaned and reinstalled with legal operating systems and publicly available, functional targeted software. Instructors attempt to match available units to participant needs. Where portability is important laptop computers are assigned and where mass connectivity would be beneficial, server models may be assigned. The participants are given email support to insure continued use and satisfaction.
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The things that I have learned from those 3 short classes has inspired me to get more. I knew that the computer was valuable but just didn't know how much. You have opened up that burning desire to learn more. I truly am appreciative, because now I have the tools and the know how to advance my grandchildren to the next level in their education.