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The Boys & Girls Club Technology Program is dedicated
to integrate technology skills into our after school programs. Our
extensive technology program consists of three computer labs, which are all
staffed by personnel trained in Internet safety. We offer
several educational and fun activities with digital technologies and imagery.
- MIRACLES Technology Center
Beginning in September of 2007, the Boys & Girls Club of Albany will be
facilitating a break-through technology program call the MIRACLES Academy.
The MIRACLES Technology Center was graciously donated by the Boys & Girls
Club of America and consists 20 IBM Lenovo computers, all of which are
updated with the some of the latest Microsoft and Adobe software
applications. Members will also have the opportunity to use several
digital imaging technology in effort to develop technological skills for
future career opportunities.
- CTC Computer Lab
The CTC (Community Technology Center) Computer Lab is also a great asset
to our technology program, which consists of 18 HP Pavilion computers, each
equipped with up-to-date Microsoft software and educational programs.
This lab offers K - 5th grade members a variety of educational and fun
programs as listed below.
- High School Computer Lab
Middle School and High School members alike, each have the opportunity
to join our educational programs offered in the High School Computer Lab.
The programs are separated into age groups and offered to give our pre-teen
and teens the opportunity to do research and explore career possibilities.
The High School Computer Lab offers 10 Dell Dimension computers, all of
which are available with Microsoft Office 2003 and the latest Digital Image
Suite for those future Graphic Designers.
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MIRACLES® Academy goes beyond simply providing
kids with access to the Internet, hardware and software. The Academy is
uniquely designed to enhance members existing technology skills,
encourage career exploration in the area of technology and related
fields while sup-porting the academic, social and emotional development
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Club Tech
has developed technology programs that will give members basic computer
skills; introduce them to digital movie making, music making,
photography, graphic design and web
development; and guide staff in using technology to enhance all program
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| StudyDog
Adventures in Reading is a
validated
phonics-based reading program specifically designed to help your Pre-K
to 2nd Grade child improve or accelerate their reading skills. |
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NetSmartz is a comprehensive program
from BGCA and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
It teaches members Internet safety skills through engaging multimedia
activities and offline interaction with Club professionals, in three
age-appropriate modules. |
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YNet Kids Town was designed with a
younger group in mind. This website is a fun, educational and
interactive world, where the members of the club can explore and learn. |
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YNet is a Web site designed for Club teenagers, dedicated to
promoting youth development outcomes; fostering inter-Club
collaboration; expanding Club resources; and empowering youth as content
developers and monitors of their online community. |
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Animate Your World is a fun,
innovative program designed by Cartoon Network provides members with
tools to create custom animation using positive character traits and
behaviors learned through activities and resources. |
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Club Planet
(Partnership for Learning and
Achievement .net) is a brand new program
with an emphasis on using technology to expand our knowledge of the communities
and cultures of the world. We hope to make contact with youth in other cities,
states, and even countries! |
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Kiran's Typing Tutor
Kiran's Typing Tutor is packaged and written for
Microsoft Windows operating system, which lets you to learn Touch Typing
and improve typing skills and speed in a very easy way with in the
shortest possible time. |
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Genetic Engineering
Using the latest technology in medical tools
(Microsoft Digital Image Suite 9, Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0),
children at the club create brand new creatures by blending genetic
properties of two or more animals. |
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Lego Robotics
With LEGO® MINDSTORMS® members get to grips
with techniques that are used in the real world of science, engineering
and design. They design, build and program fully functional models. And
they learn to behave as young scientists, carrying out simple
investigations, calculating and measuring behaviors, and recording and
presenting their results. |
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Game Maker Yo Yo!
Game Maker allows you to make exciting computer
games, without the need to write a single line of
code. Using easy to learn drag-and-drop
actions, you can create professional looking games
within very little time. You can make games with:
- Backgrounds, Sprites and Images
- Animated Graphics
- Basic sound functions, Special effects, 3D
music, CD music
- Even 3d games!
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