Training/teaching opportunities for SCN
Rich Littleton
be718 at scn.org
Thu Sep 23 18:12:16 PDT 1999
Burke,
This is an excellent message. While I think it is good for SCNA to teach
its own programs, Lorraine's response properly raises the question: are
SCNA's programs as useful as they should be to actually benefit the
community.
Thanks for your input.
Rich
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On Thu, 23 Sep 1999, Burke Dykes wrote:
> There has been some discussion lately--on several lists--about SCN's
> limited training program(s) and the possible impact on our not for profit
> status. Perhaps we are focussing too much on using our own
> hardware/software. There are a zillion opportunities in the Seattle area
> for training by volunteer individuals/groups.
>
> I am teaching several classes at the Senior Center of West Seattle and at
> the Delridge Community Center. These particular classes are targetted at
> senior citizens and they range from "beginning computer" through "intro to
> word processing" to "getting connected to the internet". I have the
> opportunity to teach between 19 and 32 hours per month and I find it very
> rewarding--this is a group that is really interested and grateful for any
> help they can get. Particulaly at the senior center an organization could
> come in and offer almost any kind of class that they wanted: spreadsheet,
> data base, making greeting cards, etc. etc. They expect to get a DSL line
> in the near future and then the need for instructors will really
> skyrocket.
>
> I don't think the foregoing example is unique. There is a tremendous need
> for volunteer instructors in the community at large--if we are willing to
> look outside of our own facility.
>
> How about it? If we want opportunities, they are out there!
>
> Burke
>
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> In: West Seattle, WA | If I should return before I get back,
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