The Problem
The problem I am addressing is the lack of technology literacy among the underrepresented K-12 students and older students, at the South Los Angeles Rancho Cienega, Broadband Technologies Opportunities Program, BTOP, Computer Learning Center, where I work. Within this focus, I am specifically interested in youth, seniors, and females- although the course is open to all genders. Broadband Technologies Opportunities Program (BTOP) began as a recovery initiative through the National Telecommunication Information Administration (NTIA). NTIA provides grants to fund comprehensive broadband infrastructure projects, public computer centers and technologies that sustain them. The computer center provides access to technology activities for traditional underserved students who desired to better increase their technology literacy skills. The initial goal of BTOP was to train unskilled workers in the use of technology as a measure to increase their job opportunities.
Over the past ninety days, the BTOP Center has transformed because of students' interests in all things technology. The BTOP Center has become an everyday hub where students, regardless of age, engage in the usage of technology. Their enthusiasm and interest although rooted in the initial purpose of BTOP, has grown far beyond the original intent of the program.
Over the past ninety days, the BTOP Center has transformed because of students' interests in all things technology. The BTOP Center has become an everyday hub where students, regardless of age, engage in the usage of technology. Their enthusiasm and interest although rooted in the initial purpose of BTOP, has grown far beyond the original intent of the program.