VTech TZ-2526 User Manual

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www.techmission.org 10 Internet/Web Filtering Software Resource Sheet Internet filtering software helps protect those using your computers from goin

www.techmission.org 11 Phone Systems Options for Phone Systems for Organizations Multi-line phones. These systems provide the ability to share mult

www.techmission.org 12 Software Donation Resources The following is a collection of software donation resources that have been found to be useful.

www.techmission.org 13 Website Resources Free Web Hosting • ForMinistry.com (www.forministry.com) ForMinistry, an Internet ministry of the American

www.techmission.org 14 Program Resources Assistive Technology Resources Assistive Technology enables people with disabilities to effectively utilize

www.techmission.org 15 Certification: Becoming a MS Office Certified Testing Center What is Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Certification?

www.techmission.org 16 Computer Curriculum Materials Available at www.techmission.org Introduction to Computers TechMission has professionally devel

www.techmission.org 17 • Class 1 Outline: Drawing Tools, Class 1 Homework • Class 2 Outline: Tables Using Menu Bar, Class 2 In-class Exercise: Revi

www.techmission.org 18 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Programs What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? EITC is a catalyst for low-incom famil

www.techmission.org 19 Educational Software for Youth Academic Curriculum Support Software • Plato Learning (www.plato.com) o Market leader • Li

www.techmission.org 2 Capacity Building Manual Table of Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL, TECHMISSION AND AC4 ...

www.techmission.org 20 English as a Second Language (ESL) Software ESL and TOEFL Software Providers • Exceller Sofware Corp. (http://www.exceller.

www.techmission.org 21 GED Computer-Based Training Resources GED Software Providers • Innovative Learning Systems Nova (www.ilsnova.com) o 5 comput

www.techmission.org 22 Computer Centers in Developing Countries TechMission’s AC4 has over 100 members in developing countries. We have found two m

www.techmission.org 23 Becoming a Supplemental Educational Services Provider (DoE) What is Supplemental Educational Services (SES)? Supplemental Edu

www.techmission.org 24 Technology Program Informational Resources There are a large number of organizations and information resources available to t

www.techmission.org 25 Technology in Youth Programs Lesson Plans • Youth Learn Lesson Plans in Technology (www.youthlearn.org/learning/activities/)

www.techmission.org 26 Ticket to Work Voucher Program (Dept. of Labor) What is the Ticket to Work Program? This US Federal program allows any faith-

www.techmission.org 27 Youth Technology Program Lesson Plans Computer Basics Lesson Plan • Description: Computer Basics was taught to students in K

www.techmission.org 28 Organizational Resources Grant Information Christian community computer centers qualify for many grants from foundations and

www.techmission.org 29 Grant Information (U.S. Government) Federal Funding and Faith Under the “Charitable Choice” provisions, the US government has

www.techmission.org 3 About this Manual, TechMission and AC4 THE MISSION OF AC4 IS TO SUPPORT CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY COMPUTER CENTERS ACROSS THE WORLD

www.techmission.org 30 Government Grant Information Continued State Funding Sources Most states will have funding sources similar to those listed a

www.techmission.org 31 Online Staff Recruiting Online Staff Recruiting Targeting Christian Organizations These sites charge a small fee for assistan

www.techmission.org 32 Online Volunteer Recruiting Options for Volunteer Recruitment The following are some methods of recruiting volunteers for tec

www.techmission.org 33 List of Christian Community Computer Centers & AC4 Members USA CENTRAL New Hope Community Baptist Church Michelle Stewart

www.techmission.org 34 CTCNet Tara Kumar 372 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02139 617 354 0825 x13, [email protected] Egleston Square YMCA-Cyber Y Michelle

www.techmission.org 35 The Holy Tabernacle Church, Inc Carl J Graham 407 East 114th Street New York, NY 10029 1-212-289-7083 Truth Unlimited Mamie

www.techmission.org 36 Cornerstone Communty Services, Inc. Gregory K Bowers P.O.Box 248 Reddick, FL 4043756016, [email protected] Ebenezer U

www.techmission.org 37 Greater Hammond Resource and Development Center Cherolyn Russell [email protected] Houston Quartet Chapter One

www.techmission.org 38 Pomona Hope Community Center Robert C Linthicum Jr. 401 North Gibbs Street Pomona, CA 91767-5415 909 623-0400, phccdirector@e

www.techmission.org 39 BAO School Richard L Shattenberg BP 55 Mahajanga, 401 Madagascar 261 20 62 239 24, [email protected] GREEN CORPS MALAWI B

www.techmission.org 4 Top Ten Tips for Computer Centers 1. Computer Grants: http://www.ac4.org/resources/grant.html AC4 is collaborating with the B

www.techmission.org 40 solution international outreach Rev. Dr. Joseph I Aghedo 38f Ligali Street Ojo Road Ajegunle Apapa Lagos Apapa, LA 23401 Nige

www.techmission.org 41 Shalom Ministries Stephen Maccha bhayander mumbai, MH 421301 India 02522-23474, [email protected] swap mission RAJAN P.T. 12/7

www.techmission.org 42 serge ESSOH Impasse du crieur 3 concise, 1426 Switzerland [email protected] charles Waweru Flat B 3 Froghall Avenue Aberdeen

www.techmission.org 5 Technology Resources Computer Donations Information Note: AC4 currently does not provide Computer Donations to organizations,

www.techmission.org 6 Computer Purchasing at a Discount Sources for Discounted New Computers 1. TechFoundation (www.techfoundation.org) provides si

www.techmission.org 7 Computer Lab Maintenance Software Having a computer lab requires continued maintenance of the lab computers. Maintenance issu

www.techmission.org 8 Copier Purchasing Acquiring a copier is a major investment for any organization large or small. Copiers have a large variety

www.techmission.org 9 E-mail List Software and Services When connecting to large amounts of people via email there are mainly three ways to accompli