Spanish Build Evaluation II - Revision history

Renee: /* Stakeholder Testimonies */

2011-06-03T22:05:46Z

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2011-06-03T22:02:35Z

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Renee at 21:51, 3 June 2011

2011-06-03T21:51:04Z

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2011-05-13T22:51:46Z

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2011-05-12T21:32:26Z

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2011-05-12T21:01:49Z

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2011-05-12T20:55:51Z

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2011-05-12T20:16:50Z

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Elizabeth: added my statement for SB eval II

2011-05-11T20:14:49Z

added my statement for SB eval II

Renee: /* Stakeholder Testimonies */

2011-04-27T20:29:01Z

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 program are also working on their English, and sometimes are happy to try in
 English, but clearly value having someone to ask clarification in Spanish when
-needed. from time to time, I've ironically found myself talking in Spanish and
+needed. From time to time, I've ironically found myself talking in Spanish and
 the students responding in English, and it generally works out ok.

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 ;Spanish Build Coordinators:
 * Elizabeth Swager
-"I feel that the second phase of the Spanish Build Pilot Project address some of the obstacles that we encountered in the first phase. The changes that we implemented in the second round ultimately led us to this point and now we are ready to commit to Spanish Build as one of the Programs that Free Geek offers the to community. Because we added a new shift, participants no longer have to be added to a waiting list to get into the program. Spanish speaking volunteers are supported by bi-lingual instructors during two shifts a week, we have up to date documentation in Spanish for Pre-Build and Build. Unlike the first phase of Spanish Build, where participants had only a set number of shifts in each area before they had to move on, the second phase allows participants to learn at their own pace and production and education have benefited as a result.
+"I feel that the second phase of the Spanish Build Pilot Project addresses some of the obstacles that we encountered in the first phase. The changes that we implemented in the second round ultimately led us to this point and now we are ready to commit to Spanish Build as one of the Programs that Free Geek offers the to community. Because we added a new shift, participants no longer have to be added to a waiting list to get into the program. Spanish speaking volunteers are supported by bi-lingual instructors during two shifts a week, we have up to date documentation in Spanish for Pre-Build and Build. Unlike the first phase of Spanish Build, where participants had only a set number of shifts in each area before they had to move on, the second phase allows participants to learn at their own pace and production and education have benefited as a result.
 The Spanish Build Program has increased access  to computers, education and job skills to a greater, more diverse population of volunteers. Our amazing and dedicated volunteers and staff instructors have made this possible."

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 |-
 | Number of staff hours for the Spanish Build (SB) Program  ||
-* Instructing SB = 0 staff hrs (it has all been volunteer hrs
+* Instructing SB = 0 staff hours outside of regular shifts, volunteer interns have done the majority of the instruction.
-* SB Admin =
+* SB Admin = roughly 2-3 hours a week split amongst two SB coordinators.
 |-
 | Hrs devoted to outreach ||

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	Keep up the good work!		Keep up the good work!
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		+	*Ian Young
		+	I think the program is going really well. I just show up on Saturdays
		+	for Prebuild and try to keep things going, but it's obvious to me when
		+	I get there that there is a lot of work going into it. It's well
		+	attended both by volunteer students and instructors, it's well
		+	organized, and the enthusiasm is high. I'm glad that we're doing it.

	;Spanish Build Instructors:		;Spanish Build Instructors:

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 Entire families participate in Spanish Build together, this reinforces the family unit, very important in the Spanish-speaking community. It also reinforces that Build is accessible to all ages: no prior knowledge or experience needed!
-Many staff and Spanish Build instructors have commented that many of the participants choose to use their English during Spanish Build shifts. I believe that offering Build in Spanish helps people whose first language is Spanish feel welcome in Free Geek, even though they may speak English as a second language. The extent to which language is a barrier is often unnoticed-in all its subtleties-to those of us who do not experience it, and I hope that Spanish build is the first program of its kind, to be followed by many more, that seek to extend Free Geek's mission to those that will most be benefited by it.
+Many staff and Spanish Build instructors have commented that many of the participants choose to use their English during Spanish Build shifts. I believe that offering Build in Spanish helps people whose first language is Spanish feel welcome in Free Geek, even though they may speak English as a second language. I hope that Spanish Build is the first program of its kind, to be followed by many more, that seek to extend Free Geek's mission to those that will most be benefited by it.
 ;Pre-Build Instructors

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	The Spanish Build Program has increased access to computers, education and job skills to a greater, more diverse population of volunteers. Our amazing and dedicated volunteers and staff instructors have made this possible."		The Spanish Build Program has increased access to computers, education and job skills to a greater, more diverse population of volunteers. Our amazing and dedicated volunteers and staff instructors have made this possible."
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		+	*Renee Harger
		+	The changes to the Spanish Build shifts in the second phase have served to solve three major issues: first there is no longer a waiting list for participants to begin Spanish Build, second there is no longer a fixed time period in which participants have to complete the three steps in Build, and third the structure of the shifts in Spanish Build is now the same as the structure of the English Build shifts thus lending a continuity to Spanish Build that fits in with the larger organization of Free Geek.
		+
		+	The dedication of the instructors and students in Spanish Build is still strong and enthusiastic. I believe that the word is getting out to Spanish-speaking communities more thoroughly now that Free Geek has been able to offer Spanish Build for several months. I am met with exultation when I describe the Spanish Build program at Free Geek to directors and organizers of services for Spanish-speakers: there is a great need for computers, learning and community building in the Spanish-speaking community. Free Geek's Spanish Build has been able to meet these needs in many ways.
		+
		+	Entire families participate in Spanish Build together, this reinforces the family unit, very important in the Spanish-speaking community. It also reinforces that Build is accessible to all ages: no prior knowledge or experience needed!
		+
		+	Many staff and Spanish build instructors have commented that many of the participants choose to use their English during Spanish Build shifts. I believe that offering Build in Spanish helps people whose first language is Spanish feel welcome in Free Geek, even though they may speak English as a second language. The extent to which language is a barrier is often unnoticed-in all its subtleties-to those of us who do not experience it, and I hope that Spanish build is the first program of its kind, to be followed by many more, that seek to extend Free Geek's mission to those that will most be benefited by it.

	;Pre-Build Instructors		;Pre-Build Instructors

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 ==Stakeholder Testimonies==
-;SB Coordinators:
+;Spanish Build Coordinators:
 * Elizabeth Swager
-"I feel that the second phase of the Spanish Build Pilot Project address some of the obstacles that we encountered in the first phase. The changes that we implemented in the second round ultimately led us to this point and now we are ready to commit to Spansih Build as one of the Programs that Free Geek offers the community. Because we added a new shift participants no longer have to be added to a waiting list to get into the program. Spanish speaking volunteers are supported by bi-lingual instructors during two shifts a week, we have up to date documentation in spanish for Pre-Build and Build. Unlike the first phase of Spanish Build were participants had only a set number of shifts in each area before they had to move on. The second phase allows participants to learn at their own pace and production and education have benefited as a result.
+"I feel that the second phase of the Spanish Build Pilot Project address some of the obstacles that we encountered in the first phase. The changes that we implemented in the second round ultimately led us to this point and now we are ready to commit to Spanish Build as one of the Programs that Free Geek offers the to community. Because we added a new shift, participants no longer have to be added to a waiting list to get into the program. Spanish speaking volunteers are supported by bi-lingual instructors during two shifts a week, we have up to date documentation in Spanish for Pre-Build and Build. Unlike the first phase of Spanish Build, where participants had only a set number of shifts in each area before they had to move on, the second phase allows participants to learn at their own pace and production and education have benefited as a result.
-The Spanish Build Program has increased access  to computers, education and job skills to a greater, more diverse population of volunteers. Our amazing and dedicated volunteer and staff instructors have made this possible. "
+The Spanish Build Program has increased access  to computers, education and job skills to a greater, more diverse population of volunteers. Our amazing and dedicated volunteers and staff instructors have made this possible."
-−
-;SB Instructors:
+;Pre-Build Instructors
 *Gerardo Apale
 "In my opinion the Spanish Build program it's a good opportunity to introduce Hispanic people to the world of technology and at the same time we help to preserve the environment. This time I gave classes has been a great experience with the students. The flow chart we are using are very helpful I think the translation it's very good, but I like the name of the computer parts keep In English on the Spanish flow charts. It's probably necessary to be promote at schools."

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 Spanish build students could easily become future Spanish build instructors.
-I think the program continues to integrate well into to whole Free Geek community.
+I think the program continues to integrate well into the whole Free Geek community.
 I hope that we continue and even expand the Spanish build
 program to encompass even more of the Free Geek mission."
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 Muchas gracias por esta oportunidad y espero me sea posible seguir ayudando y aprendiendo  mas cada dia que pueda asistir a freegeek."
-"Hi, I I have liked this program very much and I have been able to acquire a lot of knowledge in what seems to me a very short time.
+"Hi, I have liked this program very much and I have been able to acquire a lot of knowledge in what seems to me a very short time. Due to the fact that Free Geek has adequate staff and necessary resources for the job.
 I want to point out that in spite of my limited knowledge of the English language, I have had a lot of support from the people with whom I have worked at Free Geek, including the English-speaking folks; they try to teach with patience and, well, its a double benefit because I am learning two things at once.
-Thanks you so much for this opportunity and I hope that I will continue helping and learning more every day that I can be at Free Geek."
+Thank you so much for this opportunity and I hope that I will continue helping and learning more every day that I can be at Free Geek."
 (Translation by Renee Harger).