[CSENews] Fwd: Technical volunteer information sessions 4/15 & 4/18 - gain leadership experience & have fun teaching tech!

Wed Apr 13 21:00:10 EDT 2011

Dear Students,

The Information Technology Empowerment Center (ITEC) has volunteer
openings for students interested in engineering, mathematics, education, 
and computing technology.

Volunteering with ITEC provides an opportunity to build leadership
skills. You’ll be giving back to the community while acquiring skills
that employers value.

*Have fun teaching technology to middle school youth!*

· Do you have a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference?

· Do you have a background in math, education, or technology (or a
strong desire to learn)?

· Are you interested in inspiring local youth?

*Volunteer Information Sessions
*

3:30– 4:30 Friday, April 15 in 1300 Engineering

4:30 – 5:30 Monday, April 18 in 1202 Engineering

Caring, enthusiastic people needed for ITEC’s after school programs 2-4
hrs per week. Most of our classes take place between 3 and 5 pm.
Transportation is available.

*Volunteer opportunities include:*

*Scratch Programming*

Scratch is a new programming language that makes it easy to create
interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art.

*Lego Robotics*

Lego Robotics is a fun, educational, and creative activity that tests
students’ construction, programming, and design skills while teaching
basic concepts of engineering and technology.

*Gamestar Mechanic*

Students learn guiding principles of game design in an exciting,
creative environment.

*Digital Media Arts*

Students use computer technology, video technology, and music to learn
about synthesis, arrangement, composing, and other literacy skills.

*Tutoring and Other Opportunities*

Tech tutoring, Web site maintenance, programming, computer lab
assistant, office support, and other opportunities are available.

*To sign up:*

Please send an e-mail to kim at iteclansing.org
<mailto:kim at iteclansing.org> and include "ITEC Information Session" in
the subject line any time before the session begins.

-- 
Kim Thompson
Outreach Specialist
Information Technology Empowerment Center
ITEC Office: (517) 432-1451 <tel:%28517%29%20432-1451>
Fax: (517) 432-9541 <tel:%28517%29%20432-9541>

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