One of those tools is the CMSD Home Access Center. It is a web application which allows parents and guardians to:

• View information about their student
• Communicate with teachers
• Update their student’s information

Part 1 of the slide presentations for teaching the CMSD Home Access Center is attached. Part 1 is available here.

One of those tools is the CMSD Home Access Center. It is a web application which allows parents and guardians to:

• View information about their student
• Communicate with teachers
• Update their student’s information

Part 1 of the slide presentations for teaching the CMSD Home Access Center is attached. Part 2 is available here.

I am Teresa Johnson.
I am 45 years old.
It’s my first year at Tri-C.
I am the proud mother of 4 children.
3 girls and 1 boy.
I also enjoy reading encouraging books and romance novels.
This summer I plan on doing lot’s of reading, and returning to school this summer, for more GED practice.

My computer was not working. Having a working computer in my home, will help me a lot with my homework. I am a student at Tri-C’s eastern campus. This class has been very useful to me, I learned about new websites that I will use in the near future. And met new friends. You were also the bomb teacher!

Rozell Sneede
CYC Corp Member
Instructor, Cuyahoga Community College
Famicos Foundation Park Village Technology Information Literacy Initiative Center
Cleveland, Ohio

“I wanted to write to you to let you know how pleased we are with the Saturday programming offered to our parents and students through the Connect Your Community project. It was great to see parents engaged in the learning process in our building. This program has helped to open the lines of communication between our teachers and the parents involved, and we have noticed that these particular students are completing more work on our computer-based supplemental programs now. Bringing the parents into the building helped us to secure the students for some extra needed tutoring and provided the parents with tools to assist their children at home. I am excited to see how well these children score on the OAA! Besides the academic benefits to this program, it was great to see the children interacting with their parents in such a positive manner. Connect Your Community has helped our school, children, families and community. Thanks!”

Montel is a retired veteran and was laid off from his current job. He went to his county Department of Job and Family Services to obtain employment help. That’s when he realized he would need to acquire some computer skills. Jenny interviewed Montel at the completion of the CYC course and asked him why he thought he needed computer skills and how he would use the internet. Here is part of that interview.

After taking the CYC course, Montel feels confident using a computer and Internet. He will use internet access to stay in touch with other veterans, family and friends. He understands how to search for government services on-line and plans to continue taking computer courses offered at the public library.

Sue Shipitalo
ACCEL Connect Your Community
Zanesville, Ohio

Graduate Elaine Moton - Giving her PPT Presentation & Testimonial

One of my favorite resources to share with CYC students is the Career Centers. Graduate Linda Miller used the Online interview stream. to see how she appeared to the interviewer. She took advantage of the training to learn Excel and improve her keyboarding skills.  Final result, she was able to beat out 26 applicants for her current position.

Also, graduate Lena Hogue was able to take advantage of new opportunities such as the health information and technology program where funding is available to cover 60-70% of tuition and is presently enrolled in the online course.

Rozell Sneede
CYC Corp Member
Instructor, Cuyahoga Community College
Famicos Foundation Park Village Technology Information Literacy Initiative Center
Cleveland, Ohio

Attached are the slides and the webinar recording of Advanced Resume Writing. The examples are specific to the CYC staff but you are welcome to make use of the slides for yourself or your staff.

This module covers resume content, presentation, and style plus how to use a resume and the importance of your online presence.

CYC Appalachia - New Lexington, OH

Teaching Connect Your Community classes has always been a blast for me. The curriculum is very balanced and, in my opinion, quite digestible for students of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience. Our lectures and hands-on teaching style allow students access to the information, and plenty of time for them to engage themselves in a friendly, slow-paced and relaxed learning environment. I teach my curriculum at a steady pace, leaving plenty of room in between for practice and questions. Each week I discover new elements to add to the curriculum, whether they are through ideas from my co-workers or underlying questions from my students. One of the most pleasant surprises as a CYC instructor has been the discovery that each class represents a unique group of individuals, complete with their own strengths and weaknesses. Every class requires a brand new approach; therefore, for me it’s always about finding the glove that fits.

CYC Appalachia statistics have shown that our traditional demographic has been females over the age of 65; however, most of my classes are taught in Perry County to the southwest. I always have wonderful student diversity, bringing in teenagers and elderly alike. I have had classes with students of intensely different levels of experience, and the challenge becomes engaging the new users without losing the veterans. A key discovery I have made in recent weeks is that even if someone knows how to navigate the computer, they still might not have a firm grasp on the basics. I have also found the modules on malware and internet privacy to be among the most engaging in our entire curriculum, as they are full of useful terms and information vital to anyone exploring the Internet. Regardless of which style of teaching I use for a particular class, I make it my personal goal to engage all my students, equip them with knowledge, and grant them the confidence to succeed in the realm of technology.

I learned very early in my CYC experience that students ultimately guide the curriculum, taking it places we can never quite forsee. Nancy, one of my first students, passively mentioned “I wish you could tell if a website was good or not BEFORE you go to it.” This defining moment taught me to incorporate practical elements of my own computer experience into existing curriculum, as doing so will grab the attention of ALL students, basic and advanced alike. A little over a year ago I discovered a great browser add-on called Web of Trust which, ironically, answers the very prayer of my student. The video below is an excerpt from one of my sessions regarding this great tool, as well as how to download it for yourself.

Thomas Sawyers
Microsoft Office Specialist
CYC Corp Member
ACCEL Muskingum
Zanesville, Ohio

This module was created and delivered with the intention of helping CYC staff prepare for their next great adventure when they leave CYC.

As with all CYC training materials, both the slides and the webinar recording has a Creative Commons license. We encourage others to use our materials in non-commercial settings. You are welcome to edit them. Please keep give us credit for the materials and maintain the Creative Commons license.