Over a ten-week period for 2 hours once per week, HYLIFe
members participate in computer classes designed to complement instruction they are
receiving at their schools. Classes include the basics of computing,
fundamentals of web page design, and various topics such as financial management.
Young women and young men met as two separate classes on the same days for the
initial semester session. Now, classes are coed. Each student procures an email
address for communication purposes among themselves, the instructor, Afi G. Osakwe of Osakwe Associates International, and other pertinent
individuals and institutions.
Members'
skills range from semi-literate to highly-skilled. Pre- and posttests are
given. Results have indicated significant improvement is made overall--in both
computer skills and topic-specific material. Throughout the process, HYLifers are
highly motivated and excited although there is the tendency for adolescent behavior to
raise its head. Afterall, our students are adolescents.
The following pages introduce the adult facilitators and students. The
first two pages were chosen from ten groups who worked to design web pages. Since
ten pages would have been overkill, the remaining page of member information combine some
of their ideas. Given the actual amount of time they had to learn the many and
varied applications introduced to them, they did an outstanding job! Karen Wright,
former Project Director and Abdul Haneef, former Male Facilitator were replaced by Ken
Cherry and Kiesha Moravian and ensure that all information is completed with promptness
and that class participation is understood to be a requirement for longevity in the
project.
This
first session of computer classes also served as a foundation for modifying process and
content so that integration of topics applicable to everyday living can be incorporated
into the curriculum. A round of applause to students, parents, teachers, Hoke
High School, and East and West Hoke Middle Schools for making for being genuinely
interested in the development of Hoke County's young citizens. A special thanks is
due to Hoke High School for making computer labs available and working to ensure that
hardware and systems are operating efficiently. |
HYLIFe