" Ditmas students were faced with academic challenges and having computers was/ is an invaluable resource for them to have available."
ON_DEC is "very helpful to the kids. It is an excellent program that should be implemented in other schools."
Parents:
"The computers take them [ the kids] off the streets and keeps them in the home. I'd rather have them on a computer for hours than on the streets."
"The teachers email us all the time about the grades so w're always in touch."
Students:
"We go to the afterschool program and use the computers there for our homework."
"With the computers, you get more visuals and you learn better."
"It's a way for my mom to get in touch with teachers."
"Sometimes I email my math teacher to get her to explain something."
On technology, "You need to teach it and we need it to help us advance."
School Leaders: Provided feedback from Professional Development Workshops:
"Very informative, clear, and presented in a least stressful manner! Good presenters-knowlegeable, humorous, open and flexible."
"The presenters were knowlegeable and the information was presented in a clear and concise manner. The packet was an excellent resource to use when I turn key the wokshop to my staff."
"The presenters were motivating and energetic. Would like to see them again!"