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Project:
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Youth and Children's Development |
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Program:
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Computer Technology |
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Start Dates:
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1st and 15th of each month |
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Language Requirements:
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English (Basic Nepali is provided) |
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Food and Accommodation:
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Nepali Standard at host family in the working community |
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Key Activities:
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teaching computer skills including email / internet, to local youth,children and teachers |
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Beneficiaries:
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children age 9 to 15, youth age 16 to 30, local volunteers, teachers and VIN staff |
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Working Hours:
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3 to 5 hours a day / 5 to 6 days a week |
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Required Qualifications and Skills:
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Competent in computer application, email and internet, basic hardware knowledge |
From the 15th of July through August 1st , 2009 I volunteered with VIN in Technology Education. My goal was to give students, teachers and VIN staff tools to access knowledge, communicate, and work enhancement tools through Internet based programs. Having five computers to work with (one of which was my own), a good wireless connection and refreshing enthusiasm made for a successful experience all around!
On the agenda was setting up and learning how to use email, Google, Youtube, blogging, Wikis and social networking sites. Teachers learned how to create a blog, and students developed their own Youth Club Wiki: click here Facebook accounts were set up, and email addresses exchanged. VIN staff learned about Google Docs and how to use social networking sites to communicate and connect with future volunteers / donors. Our two weeks together were spent well, we connected and learned...Learn more
Susan Zoë Greenwald, Computer Techonology Volunteer, July 15 to Aug 1, 2009
The majority (more than 90%) of public schools do not have access to computers. Very few public schools have newly introduced Information Technology (IT) centres with limited computers. This access is only in the cities; not in villages due to lack of electricity. The schools that have computers don't have experienced and qualified IT teachers as Nepal has just began to provide IT education.
IT volunteers will teach information technology to school children age 9 to 15, local community youth 16 to 30 and teachers. They are very keen to learn these technology so that they are better connected to the people in other parts of the world.
Volunteers will assist schools children with theoretical and practical classes. Generally a class lasts for 45 minutes and you should be teaching 3 to 4 classes a day. Public schools are closed for Saturdays. If you are experienced you can also conduct IT classes to the teaching staffs and our partner Organizations .
The volunteer gives courses from basic level computer skills up to advanced. If possible, you can provide some basic hardware maintenance training as well. Please contact us if you desire to serve backward school children sharing the knowledge you have.
