Organization’s Priorities for Implementation of Technology

As the instructor for the computer classes at Mt. Zion and the administrator of the computers, Ms. Scott’s priorities for the computers are to ensure that existing computers are in working order and that the eight new computers have software that includes a word processing program (she would prefer Microsoft Works), Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet connection/browser, an email client, and a program for creating publications like brochures, flyers, resumes, invitations, and certificates. She also wants virus/security protection.

Resources Available to Implement Technology at the Organization

Ms. Scott and Mrs. Anne Turner are available to assist us with implementation (and make sure the room is open for us). Ms. Scott also mentioned that there were three computer technicians available through the church (but we don’t think they will be helping us with implementation).

Resources Organization Can Provide for Technology Implementation

• Existing computers and software (about 15?)

Resources GSLIS Will Need to Provide

• Computers running Microsoft Windows XP – the site has a license for XP (seven were delivered on May 17th – all seven now have upgraded CD burners; MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and Access were installed – one more computer needs to be fixed and returned to Mt. Zion on our May 30th visit)
• 3 audio cables
• Mice (5) – this may be one more than necessary
• Keyboards (5) – this may be one more than necessary
• Extra database software?
• Virus software (ClamWin)
• Media for burning to CD & DVD
• CDs & DVDs to test playing