Organization’s Priorities for Implementation of Technology

After our meeting with Ms. Jackson, we believe the organization’s priorities for the implementation of technology are:

-Help Second Chance Shelter residents develop basic computer literacy and provide tools to assist in the job search process by installing computers with Internet access, links to local resources and communication tools, productivity applications (such as word processing software), and online tutorials in job skills such as typing.
-Support the educational needs of the students at the Second Chance Shelter by providing Internet access, educational games/software, and word processing applications.
-Configure the computers in a way that they will remain functional and secure with a minimal level of administrative oversight.

Resources Available to Implement Technology at the Organization

Resources Organization Can Provide for Technology Implementation

Based on our initial assessment, Second Chance Shelter will provide the following

–Space/room to host the lab.
–Two printers and a scanner (which may or may not be functional).
–An Internet connection, switch, electrical outlets, computer tables, and chairs.
–The shelter will also assume future costs associated with repairs and maintenance issues.
–Six keyboards, plus other misc. components, including monitors and mice, remaining from the last lab installed (in 2001?) through ESLARP.

Resources GSLIS Will Provide for Technology Implementation

–six PCs
–up to six monitors
–power strip
–network cables
–up to six keyboards and/or mice (if necessary)
–user manual, including troubleshooting guide

The PCs will have the following software/applications installed prior to delivery:
–LINUX Mint operating system
–open source software, including word processing program, children’s educational programs
–open source virus blocker & firewall
–Internet browser
–shortcuts to useful websites for both child and adult shelter residents
–user manual and tutorials for productivity software