Technology Integration

"The Soil Around Us" Project

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"The Soil Around Us" project introduces collaborative reading, writing and groupwork processes, such as brainstorming, labeling, mapping and storyboarding. Computer-based activities emphasize multimedia skills, such as creating and editing drawings, photos and text, and introduce basic Internet navigation skills. Click below to see the lesson plan for each of the eight sessions.

Goals: 

Children doing this project will achieve the following goals:

    • Increased vocabulary as they describe and come to understand terms and concepts related to soil and underground life
    • Increased ability to perform such social skills as sharing, listening, taking turns and assisting others
    • New factual and qualitative information about soil and underground life
    • Increased ability to present information in multimedia formats
    • Increased skill in using multimedia authoring software and the Internet

"Our Neighborhood" Project

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The "Our Neighborhood" project introduces kids to structured ways of thinking and expressing ideas about the people, places and things that matter most to them. The lessons build on the information and experiences that the children and the instructors already have about the culture around them. Click below to see the lesson plan for each of the eight sessions.

Goals: 

Children doing this project will achieve the following goals:

    • Increased vocabulary as they describe and come to understand some of the people, places, events and things in their family, peer group and community
    • Increased ability to perform such social skills as sharing, listening, taking turns and helping others
    • New factual and qualitative information about the people and places in their neighborhood that are important to children
    • Increased ability to present concrete and abstract information in multimedia formats
    • Increased skill in using multimedia authoring software and the Internet

Interviewing Project

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There's no better way to learn than by talking to people. Even if you're not a reporter, everyone needs good interviewing skills, whether it's to find the answer to a question or to get a job. Interviewing isn't something you can just rush into, however. Kids need preparation, practice and coaching.

Recommended Time: 

Plan on working on the various elements of this project for 15 to 30 minutes each day over several weeks, especially if you are introducing new software while you are doing it. You want to spend most of your time working on the basics of interviewing, rather than on technology.

Goals: 
    • To teach good interviewing, questioning and communication skills
    • To practice writing longer pieces
    • To help kids meet people in their community
    • To introduce or practice photography, photo-editing, or Web-authoring skills
    • To help kids research an inquiry-based project
    • To build teamwork skills.

Community Technology Center Start Up Manual

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The quintessential guide to setting up a Community Technology Center. Does not contain material directly relating to youth, but it is a must-read for anyone in the field.

Link: 
CTCNet

Phillips Community Television

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Youth in the Phillips Community Television (PCTV) program created this Web site. The site provides information on the organization's programs, including video clips from "Our Turn," a cable tv show sharing young people's view on public issues in Minneapolis. PCTV, a media literacy education and audiovisual production organization, helps youth, ages 9 - 18 make their own television programs, magazines, photography exhibits and personal projects focusing on youth and community issues.

Link: 
Phillips Community Television
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