TFA Sessions

Session 1 (Wednesday, 10:45am-12:30pm)

10:45-11:00 Program Overview
Dr. William Bertrand (anyone else??)
11:00-11:30 Information Technology and Development: Making the Connections
Dr. William Bertrand
11:30-11:45 Questions and Answers
11:45-12:15 What We Know about Learning, and How It Could Help in Africa
Dr. William Bertrand
12:15-12:30 Questions and Answers

Session 1a (Wednesday, 5:00pm-7:00pm)

5:00-5:15
15 mins
Introduction to Computers
- Know the parts of the computer
- Plug in and start the computer
5:15-5:20
5 mins
Using the Mouse
- Selecting files using left-click
- Opening files using double left-click
- Displaying file properties with right-click
5:20-5:55
35 mins
Using Microsoft Windows
- Use My Computer to explore your computer
- Know about files, folders and programs
- Understand the differences between them
- Create a file
- Create a folder
- Search for files on the computer
- Run programs using the Programs menu
- Use the Windows taskbar to switch between programs
- Close, minimize and maximize a program
- Install a printer
- Identify file size and type
5:55-6:10
15 mins
Browsing the World Wide Web
- Start the web browser
- Navigate to a web address
- Use hyperlinks to navigate the web
- Use Back and Next buttons to browse through visited pages
- Download a file to the computer
6:10-6:30
20 mins
Communicating with Others using Email
- Set up an email account
- Receive email
- Send email
- Send attachments
6:30-7:00
30 mins
Use It!
Individual project. Learners must:
- Create a document with Wordpad
- Save it to their computer
- Create an email
- Attach created document
- Send to instructor

Session 2 (Thursday, 8:00am-9:30am)

8:00-8:10
10 mins
Session Overview
TEACH CD, Session format, and Libraries
8:10-8:30
20 mins
TEACH CD
Learners explore CD and find three documents relevant to their country
Also identify one tutorial they are interested in
8:30-8:40
10 mins
TALM Toolkit
Install Star Office from TALM Toolkit
8:40-8:50
10 mins
Word Processing Overview
Identify basic functions of word processors
8:50-9:30
40 mins
Word Processing Project
Create a document (each user gets 20 mins)

Session 3 (Thursday, 5:45pm-7:00pm)

5:45-6:00
15 mins
Web Page Editor Overview
Identify basic functions of web page editing
Understand how the web works
6:00-6:30
30 mins
Web Page Project
Create a small presentation
6:30-6:40
10 mins
Graphic Editing Overview
Identify basic functions of graphic editing
Install software from TALM Toolkit
6:40-7:00
20 mins
Graphic Editing Project
Create a graphic

Session 4 (Friday, 10:45am-12:45pm)

10:45-10:55
10 mins
Class Builder Overview
Identify basic functions of Class Builder
10:55-11:50
55 mins
Class Builder Project
- Enter students into gradebook
- Create and grade assignments
- Build exam using Class Builder 
11:55-12:05
10 mins
E-Class Overview
Identify basic functions of graphic editing
Install software from TALM Toolkit
12:05-12:45
40 mins
E-Class Project
Create a small E-Class

Session 5 (Friday, 5:00pm-7:00pm)

5:00-5:10
10 mins
Presentation Overview
Identify basic functions of presentation software
5:10-5:40
30 mins
Presentation Project
Create a short presentation
5:40-6:30
50 mins
Free Session
Learners are free to explore the TEACH CD for things they want to learn, get some tech consulting from instructors, or even work more on projects
6:30-6:45
15 mins
Group Discussion
Discussion with learners on what they learned, how this could be applied to their situation,
6:45-7:00
15 mins
Course Evaluation & Diploma Awarding