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The Leadership Center for Youth Technology Lab Evaluation Plan

The Leadership Center for Youth Technology Lab Evaluation Plan. by Anthony James and Peggy Arebalo. Connecting Teens With Skills They Need In Today’s World. Program Focus. The parent organization The purpose of the centers The Technology Labs. Technology Labs.

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The Leadership Center for Youth Technology Lab Evaluation Plan

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  1. The Leadership Center for Youth Technology LabEvaluation Plan by Anthony James and Peggy Arebalo Connecting Teens With Skills They Need In Today’s World

  2. Program Focus • The parent organization • The purpose of the centers • The Technology Labs

  3. Technology Labs • The Leadership Center for Youth Lake Charles2517 Ryan StreetLake Charles, LA 70601337-433-4533 • The Leadership Center for Youth Sulphur309 N. Huntington Dr.Sulphur, LA 70663337-527-7729

  4. The Plan • Question 1 • Are teens accessing the teen center technology lab? • How many and how often? • What is the accessibility of the lab and the software? • What is the accessibility of the Internet? • Do any of these teens have special needs?

  5. The Plan • Question 2 • Are teens having problems with the technology? • Is there a facilitator to help? • Is the software on an appropriate learning level for the teens? • Is the software labeled and easy to locate? • Are there problems with the software?

  6. The Plan • Question 2 • Are teens having problems with the technology? (Continued) • Is there software to accommodate students with special needs? • Learning disabled, handicapped, etc. • Are there manuals available? • Are any computers in disrepair?

  7. The Plan • Question 3 • What technology offered is most utilized by the teens? • How do they spend their time at the computer most often? (research, games, academic) • What do the teens use the Internet for most often? • Which of the software of used most? • Which of the tutorials are used most?

  8. The Plan • Question 4 • Is the technology offered beneficial for the teens? • Is is age appropriate? • Does is align with the state comprehensive curriculum? • Are there wide ranges of academic levels of software?

  9. The Plan • Question 5 • How can the technology lab be improved? • Is there a need for newer/more computers? • Is there a need for newer/more software? • Are the hours practical?

  10. The Plan • Procedure • Student and facilitator daily activity logs • Needs assessments surveys in September and March with a follow up survey in June, 2007 • Inventory of hardware and software • Interviews with teens and staff

  11. The Plan • Reporting • Quarterly Reports • October 1, 2006 • January 2, 2006 • April 1, 2006 • By email: data analysis of • daily activity logs • needs assessment surveys

  12. Results • Current computers are old and outdated • Additional software for computers is only available for check out at TLC - Lake Charles. • In addition, the software is limited in variety and content.

  13. Results • Computer workstations are inadequate and not conducive to a comfortable work environment. • Current funding disproportionately favors TLC – Lake Charles, which leaves TLC – Sulphur with a poorly inadequate and non-accommodating technology lab.

  14. Recommendations • Upgrade computers and equipment to better meet the need of teens • Provide 13 new computers with Microsoft Office installed. • Provide 10 Printer/scanner/copiers. • Provide 5 surge protectors • Provide 2 digital cameras • Provide 13 headphones

  15. Recommendations • Expand software library to include greater variety of subject matter and content • Acquire one each per center: • Measurement and Scale • Weather and Climate • Forensics • Resume Writing Made Easy • Inspiration

  16. Recommendations • Make computer workstations more user-friendly • Provide 13 computer desks • Provide 13 computer chairs • Close the technology gap between TLC-Lake Charles and TLC-Sulphur

  17. Connecting teens with skills they need in today’s world. Anthony James Peggy Arebalo EDTC 625 Dr. Barbara Lewis June, 2006

  18. Sulphur Center Lake Charles Center

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