1- Tech Tips of the Week
A. Respect your CD's
B. Save Paper, print "2 Up" if possible:

2- Technology Resources
A. America Connects Consortium Field Innovation Grant
B. Think Ques

3- Employment Opportunities
A.Team Tech Philadelphia is Hiring!

1.Tech Tips of the Week

A. Respect your CD's:

It may seem trivial, but data cd's require a little more respect than music cd's. Always replace the cd in its case after use. The reason for this is simple: A music CD might skip if it gets scratched... no big deal. A data cd, containing your software or files that you wrote with a cd burner, is much less fault tolerant. If the CD is scratched, you may loose parts of your
programs and data.

It is sometimes possible to fix scratched CD's. You can purchase a CD cleaning kit from your local stereo store, or a computer superstore. Be sure to follow the directions, as you can actually make the problem worse if you don't clean the CD properly.

B: Save Paper, print "2 Up" if possible:

If you are printing a large document for reference or to keep a
backup hardcopy, it is often not necessary to print the data full size on the page. You can print in a "handout" style - basically fitting 2 pages of data onto one printed page. The printout looks a lot like the handouts you may remember from high
school. Unfortunatley, printing handout style depends a lot on your printer software, and the particular word processor or web browser you are using. The way that you access these settings is through the "page setup" menu - usually right next to the "print" menu. Handout style is often called just that, "handout style" or it may be called "N-Up" with this style of printing you can print as many pages of data to the physical page as you like.

Also, REMEMBER TO RECYCLE!

Tech Tips are brought to you by the Urban Technology Project, and are written by Sam Halperin.

2- Technology Resources

A. America Connects Consortium Field Innovation Grant

[Note: This was originally posted on the YouthLearn listserv by Pam McKeta.]

The America Connects Consortium (ACC) has just announced a new Field Innovation Grant program. ACC expects to make up to 12 grants of between $10,000 and $25,000 this year. Deadline is August 28.

The grants will support short-term projects that result in the creation of assessment tools, curriculum, research protocols, white papers, or other materials that can then be used by community technology centers nationwide.

All U.S. Department of Education CTC (community technology center) grantees are eligible to apply as well as other CTC programs that have been in operation for at least two years. Grants will be made to nonprofit organizations and state, county, and local government agencies (such as school districts, parks systems, and libraries).

<http://www.americaconnects.net/research/grantprogram.asp>

B. ThinkQuest
Think Quest is a global network of students, teachers, parents and technologists dedicated to exploring youth-centered learning on the Net. ThinkQuest is an online community where young people learn, teach, mentor, discover, research and grow through ThinkQuest programs. The ThinkQuest World encompasses young people, educators and technologists
in more than 100 nations who come together as digital learners, web creators, and Net entrepreneurs

http://www.thinkquest.org/

Pam McKeta, Morino Institute
pmcketa@morino.org | 703.716.4003
<http://www.morino.org> | <http://www.youthlearn.org>

3- Employment Opportunities
A. Team Tech Philadelphia is Hiring! Positions available starting
this Fall Team Tech Philadelphia is an AmeriCorps*VISTA program that supports Philadelphia nonprofits in using technology effectively and efficiently. We consult on technology planning, provide resource/referral services, produce an informative newsletter, allocate equipment, and coordinate
training opportunities for nonprofit staff and low-income community residents.
As we finish our first year, our focus is on building strong partnerships with community entities to sustain existing projects and continue to support to Philadelphia nonprofits.
Qualifications:
Team Tech is seeking individuals who are self-motivated, community oriented, and interested in the role of technology in nonprofit agencies. Candidates should be interested in and/or have experience in:
Building partnerships with businesses and nonprofits
Making informed decisions
Budgeting and allocations
Researching resources and offering referrals
Microsoft computer applications (including Word, Excel,
Access,Outlook, FrontPage)
Applicants should also be highly organized and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

Check Us Out At: http://www.uwsepa.org/teamfortech/index/home.htm
Team Tech Philadelphia is housed at the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, downtown Philadelphia. As a VISTA you will receive a living allowance of approx. $9,000, health insurance, extensive job training and either an education award of $4,725 or cash stipend of $1,200. You may also be eligible to earn college credit. VISTA's must be at least 18, a US
citizen or permanent resident, and willing to make a one-year commitment to the project.

Send resume & cover letter to:
Stephen Rockwell
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, 7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway,
Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Phone: 215-665-2569. Email: Stephenr@uwsepa.org

Amy Oommachan
Teaming for Technology VISTA
TEAMing for TECHnology
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: (215) 665-2514
AmyO@uwsepa.org
www.uwsepa.org/teamfortech/
www.uwsepa.org

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