Teens & Pre-teens

I have posted my email and blog addresses in the clubhouse. They are also included in the orientation information.

All members are required to send to me, at least once every week, a personally written email message. This should be a minimum of two (2) paragraphs and you can write to me about whatever you like. You are also required to read this blog and write a comment.

The NWAC Intel Computer Clubhouse is a place to learn. I will not repeatedly explain to any member that you must follow the rules and expectations of the clubhouse The computers are used to design, create, invent and explore. If you come to the clubhouse expecting to sit in front of the screen and watch youtube, music videos, or cartoons, your membership will be terminated. When you come to the clubhouse you are expected to do projects. If you complete the project, try to do another project. Your goal is to learn about the various software and hardware in the clubhouse. You should look on the bookshelf, on the Village, or google search for a tutorial that you can try to complete. You should be able to listen to music and create and design at the same time.

There is a difference between teenagers and pre-teenagers. I expect teenagers to take on more responsibility for their own learning. This is why I have different days for different age groups to come to the clubhouse. The following is what I expect from each group.

Clubhouse Pre-teens (ages 8 - 12)
I (or a clubhouse mentor) will always provide an instructional project that the entire clubhouse will do step-by-step. This lesson will begin at 5:00pm and may not end until after 6:00pm. If you want to know in advance what the project will be (and you have access to a computer) you can check this blog on Sunday evening and I will have a list for the week. Remember, if you miss the lesson and you attend the clubhouse on that week's Friday, I (or a clubhouse mentor) will be happy to help you do the project.

Clubhouse Teens (ages 13-18)
You have a greater responsibility when you come into the clubhouse because I expect you to be able to follow written and video instructions. I will provide tutorials for various projects that you are required to complete and put in your portfolio. Each time you come to the clubhouse you are required to work on a project. If you have a preference, such as writing, recording, drawing, etc., than you can work on the project you choose. Otherwise, you must complete the assigned project for that day. Everyone should have a clear-view, 3-ring binder. You should have received the Portfolio Requirements hand-out. This is your guide. This is your goal. I am here to assist you. If you are not in the clubhouse to improve yourself. If you want to treat the computer like it is a television. If you are not interested in learning to use the computer to design, create, invent, and explore. You don't want to be a member of the NWAC Intel Computer Clubhouse. I wish you the best, but you will not be "hanging out" in this clubhouse.