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Computer Literacy

AKAM’s Vision for Technology   AKAM’s vision for technology is to insure that the overall quality of service that AKAM provides to the community is not compromised because of inadequate technology. Services offered to youth, families, and individuals, living within low-income communities, complimented and supported by up to date infrastructure, staff well-trained in technology and information technology that allows us to deliver the highest quality service. We pursue, where appropriate and sustainable, technology tools that increase our capacity to educate the public, get vital information to those who need it most, measure and evaluate our work, enable staff to do their work efficiently, and effectively communicate with our community.

AKAM is empowered with the ability to utilize interactive web-base applications that support activities such as service delivery, volunteer recruiting and e-fundraising.   Our technology services are targeted to reach the general public, African Americans, youth attending high poverty schools, and low-income families who live within economically distressed communities. Services are available during the week, Mondays-Thursdays (see calendar for scheduling). Adult training schedule consists of (8) eight week sessions, meeting two days per week for (1) one hour and (30) thirty minutes. The youth-after school training sessions consists of eight (8) weeks for two days per week. Adults will typically participate in the training for a total of (24) twenty-four hours and the youth will participate for a total of (32) thirty-two hours.

Project Outcomes   The expected project outcomes includes the increased abilities to provide internet accessibility, create easy sharing of data application and information during training sessions, and increase computer trainings for youth and adult participant. A Knock At Midnight serves up to (150) one hundred fifty technology participants within a year. The outcomes of the training program are measured according to the following major computer-skills learning objectives: Using common technology terminology and equipment, participants will identify and define basic computer terminology, identify and explain the functions and components of computer systems, demonstrate the correct use of input and output devices, save files to a storage medium, and demonstrate how to open and run a software program from a network server; Using a computer and productivity software, participants will organize and create information, manipulate electronic files, identify and define basic word processing terminology, produce and edit a word processed document, demonstrate text editing features, use advance text formatting layout styles, and identify, explain, and construct a basic spreadsheet and Using a computer and communications software participants will access and transmit information, describe and explain on-line information network, manipulate electronic messages and attachments, use the functions of a web browser to navigate, access and obtain information on the Internet. These skills will prepare the successful completer to produce personal resumes; search the internet for computer-related job openings and/or other advanced educational programs. Equipped with these skills, the successful completer will be prepared to immediately take advantage of some specific computer-related job opportunities. Successful completion of the training sessions are defined as satisfactory performance on pre and post-test results on multiple choice assessments, rubric evaluated project and performance based assessments.