YAY, not long to go till TechEx is on, don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about information and communications technology, and see how it is being utilised.
It is neat to have a CIH link with the wonderful photo above, by Tracey Grant which is being used for TechEx publicity. Doesn’t it say everything that is wonderful about the Digital Age! Different generations are using technology to learn together. It is about connections and sharing journeys, in ways that have never been possible until now. The boy is from one of our CIH families and he is with Mayor Annette Main’s dad. It was a chance meeting by the river which led to the photo being taken and I’m sure the story won’t end here; this is all about from the HEART :)
Computers in Homes will have a stand at TechEx to share information about us and hook up with families who want to participate. Do come and see us!!!
Whanganui Learning Centre CIH and Stepping UP classes’ graduation celebration 29 June 2012
There were two CIH classes at the Whanganui Learning Centre in Term 2 2012. These learners completed Stepping UP too, so there was sure plenty to celebrate. Our new WLC CIH trainer, Denise Simonson has done a terrific job taking the classes. This was very evident during my visits to her classes, and especially at the graduation celebration. This was in the Davis Theatre at the Whanganui Museum. How great it was to see the way everyone has supported each other with so much aroha, and to hear their stories. We were lucky to have a Pasifika group perform for us too.
Here are links to couple of videos I made during the graduation. These really do say everything for what a huge positive difference digital literacy education and empowerment makes.
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Aramoho School CIH graduation Celebration 26 June 2012
How fantastic it is to see Aramoho School is jumping onto the Digital Highway so enthusiastically. New Principal, Raena Mead is championing using ICT at the school in a big way. We have helped by giving 15 computers to the school to be used in classrooms by the students, extending the WiFi network, plus we have been running a CIH class for 10 parents and caregivers. We have been lucky to have had a free classroom to use during school hours, so it was great for the parents and caregivers to come to the school then. Classes were held from 9.15 to 11.45 am Wednesdays. Our long-time CIH tech guru, Ian Jamieson was our trainer at Aramoho. He has done an outstanding job with this class; it was awesome visiting them during the learnings to see how keen and absorbed everyone was to learn ICT.
The graduation celebration was held as part of a special school assembly to show off how ICT is being used at Aramoho School. We were entertained by the schools kapahaka group too, who gave a special performance, and the youngest children did a lovely game for us.
After the certificates were presented, Alan Cooper told a very inspiring story. This is well worth viewing on my badly made video. It doesn’t really do justice to Alan’s story but they are still powerful words of wisdom. Thank you so much Alan for all the huge contributions and support you have given to Computers in Homes over the years. You are such an inspiration and we are so lucky to be able to have your huge educational expertise to guide us!!
This Aramoho school CIH graduation celebration was a big milestone for what will surely be a very special digital education story to come as Raena empowers her students and community using ICT.
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