Haiti Course Guide

Project Name	Short name::Haiti Course Guide
Project Description	[[Description::3 months of lesson plans for schools in Haiti This course was developed for schools in Haiti using HaitiOS. English guide available here: Media:Haiti Course Guide.doc Kreyol translation available here: Media:KreyolHaitiCourseGuide.odt Media:KreyolLessons.pdf The goal is to lay out how kids will progress with the computers over three months, assuming class meets twice a week for two hours. Each week, they complete a project to demonstrate what they've learned. The twelve weeks are divided into four sections that each last three weeks: Base, Explore, Extend, and Create. Classes move from more structure to less as the kids become more comfortable with the computers. Midway through the course, the kids choose their specialty: either Art, Music, or Science. Through the rest of the course they work in small groups on projects related to that specialty. The last three weeks are dedicated to completing a final project. The guide has been distributed to 8 schools in Haiti. Teachers have been trained and classes will be starting soon using these new lessons. Follow their progress on the following blogs: http://blog.unleashkids.org http://haitidreams.org http://projectrive.wordpress.com http://ferrierschool.org/blog/]]
Contact Person	[[Contact person::Sora]]
Participants	Participant::Adam Holt, Bill Stelzer, Nick Doiron
Available languages	Available languages::English and Haitian Creole
Status	Project status::3 (Demo)
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Last Updated	Last updated::2014/01/26
Related Projects	Related projects::HaitiOS

More specifics on the program:

In the Base weeks, the kids are introduced to the computers. They master the essentials by working with Activities like Record, Paint, and Chat.

In the Explore weeks, the kids get to try out tools the computers offer for drawing, music, and research. Each week is dedicated to exploring one of the three.

In the Extend weeks, the kids work on material specific to their specialty (Art, Music, or Research) in small groups while also collaborating with the rest of the class on projects such as making a newspaper. The final week invites guest teachers such as electricians or professional musicians to share their expertise with the kids.

In the Create weeks, the kids prepare a final project to demonstrate all that they have learned over the course.