A Great Success!
On February 14, 2007, Marygrove College
was pleased to offer free workshops in celebration of its third annual Black
Family Technology Awareness Night.
The purpose of the evening was to increase the
number of black families making technology an important part of their lives, in
order to enhance their education, health, nutrition, job opportunities,
communication skills, entertainment, and overall quality of life.
The evening's workshops were hosted by the
Educational Technology Services department and the
college
Library, and made
possible by Career Communications Group, Inc,
and the Black Family Network.
Schedule of Events
5:30 pm
Registration |
Those who arrived early completed a Black
History Month quiz.
(Can you name the first female black mayor of a major
U.S. city?
Click here to learn the answer.) |
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6:00 - 7:00 pm
First set of workshops |
"Internet Basics," led by Jennifer Meacham;
"Buying the Computer that's Right for You," led by Ava Flowers;
"Using the Internet to Find Employment,"
led by Linda Brawner. |
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7:00 - 7:30 pm
Half hour break |
Participants and workshop leaders enjoyed refreshments. Many took this opportunity to hold informal conversations about what they had just learned, or to ask follow-up questions pertaining to their workshop topics. |
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7:30 - 8:30 pm
Second set of workshops |
"Researching Your Family Tree on the Internet,"
led by Mike Barnes;
"Viruses, Spam, and Hackers, Oh My!" led by Dave Schulte;
"Digital Cameras 101: From Megapixels to Memory Sticks," led by Jennifer
Meacham;
"Using Microsoft Publisher for Church Newsletters, Bulletins, and
Flyers," led by Gwen Little. |
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8:30 - 9:00 pm
Prizes! |
At registration, each participant was given a free raffle ticket. No one went
home empty-handed, whether the prize was a personal computer, an iPod, Marygrove
memorabilia, or a Black Family Technology Awareness cup! |
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Results
The Educational Technology Services department had a clear goal for the evening:
to increase the number of black families making technology an important part of their lives, in order to enhance their education, health, nutrition, job opportunities, communication skills, entertainment, and overall quality of life.
To this end, a number of objectives were identified and met:
Marygrove College enhanced its reputation as a provider of technology resources, both for students and neighboring community members;
A number of free prizes were given away, including a personal computer, an iPod, and Marygrove College memorabilia;
By the end of the evening, 100% of workshop participants were familiar with the process of buying a personal computer, and knew how to make an informed decision when they decide to buy their first or next computer;
100% of workshop participants learned about the pros and cons of digital photography, explored the various features of popular brands, and discovered what type of camera best fit their needs and budget;
100% of workshop participants used tools from the internet to research their family trees;
100% of workshop participants explored the templates within Microsoft Publisher to create newsletters, bulletins, and flyers;
and most importantly, 100% of workshop participants left our event with a greater understanding of how technology can enhance the quality of their lives.
Black Family Technology Awareness Night 2006 and
2008
