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Technology Opportunity Centers. Technology Innovation Challenge Grant 1996- 2001 - 21 TOC Centers opened ARC 2002 – 2003 - 10 TOC Centers opened ARC 2003 - 2004 - 7 TOC Centers opened ARC 2005 - 2006 - 7 TOC Centers opening.
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Technology Opportunity Centers • Technology Innovation Challenge Grant 1996- 2001 - 21 TOC Centers opened • ARC 2002 – 2003 - 10 TOC Centers opened • ARC 2003 - 2004 - 7 TOC Centers opened • ARC 2005 - 2006 - 7 TOC Centers opening
Technology Opportunity Centers $4.2 Million (5 Year Project) 1996 United States Department of Education The Background…. • 21 Centers Opened • 10,133 Adults Trained • 515,982 Total Usage • Sustainability Plan in place, 12 • centers continuing the project • through the EdVenture Group
Technology Opportunity Center $250,000-1 Year Project 2003 Appalachian Regional Commission • 10 Centers • 40 Community Courses Completed • Over 800 Community Members Trained • 50,049 Total Usage • Funding for TOC Lab Upgrades
TOC-Level 3 $200,000-1 Year Project 2004 Appalachian Regional Commission • 7 New Centers • 28 Community Courses to be offered • Over 560 Community Members Trained • 50,599 Total Usage • Lab Upgrades Funded
A day in the life of a TOC… Students-use the TOCs for research, career exploration opportunities and participation in computer laboratory sessions that support their coursework. Teachers-use the TOCs for curriculum integration, professional development and sharing technology resources during faculty In-services. Community, Parents, Businesses-use the TOCs for hands-on training of various software applications and Internet tools. Many course participants are using a computer for the very first time. “The TOC is great. We actually learned to program Visual Basic.” -High School Student, TOC Participant
Preferred Lab Requirements • Projector • Screen • Printer • At least 15 Computers • Scanner • Miscellaneous Supplies (Paper, Printer Cartridges) • Internet and Microsoft Office Suite “I don’t know what we would do without our TOC. It has provided a wonderful opportunity for our students and staff and supported the training needs of Bridgeport’s business community. My classes are always full! -Pat Ramsburg, Bridgeport H.S. TOC Director”
Class Details • Intro to Basic, Basic & Intermediate Courses • Microsoft Office • Internet • 6-9pm one night per week for 5 or 10 weeks • Two five-week Introduction to Basic, • Two ten-week courses • (basic and/or intermediate)
Scheduling of Community Courses All training is FREE To register, call Gloria Patterson at 888-862-0505