Service Learning Courses Seidenberg School of CSIS Spring, 2008

Student Opportunities after CIS 101  Seidenberg School Offers a Variety of Service Learning Courses  Courses Satisfy Area of Knowledge 1 – a Core Requirement  20 Sections in PLV & NYC  463 Places Available

Course Offerings  CIS 102Q - Problem Solving with LEGO Robotics  CIS 102T – Intergenerational Computing  CIS 102W – Web Design for Non-Profit Organizations  CIS 102X – IT for Strategic Community Planning  TS 341 – Networking Technologies  TS 351 – Computer Hardware

CIS 102Q  Learn to Program LEGO Robots  Mentor Middle School Children

CIS 102T  Learn about Gerontechnology  Teach Technology to Seniors

CIS 102W  Create Professional Websites

CIS 102X  Digital Archiving  Geographic Information Systems

TS 341  Learn Networking to Help Non-Profits An 83-year old UHGC resident, says that “My family told me that if I learn how to use the computer, they would buy me one. So here I am.” Another wrote, “Miss Coppola, really appreciate your students for coming here. I really enjoy [the time with the] young lady she has helped … also she’s very caring.”

TS 351  Fix Computers for those in Need – Cerebral Palsy, United Hebrew Geriatric Center

Partial List of Partners (Fall ‘07)  Noluthando School for the Deaf, Capetown, South Africa  United Hebrew Geriatric Center  Queens Community Board #7  Isaac Newton Middle School  Department of Parks & Recreation  Morningside House Nursing Home  Indian Society of Long Island  White Plains Middle School

Rewards This time one of the seniors was interested in listening to music and burning CDs. It was fun to help with something I am very familiar with. Each week there is a different task to help with. I can’t wait for my next challenge. CIS 102T Student Fall 2007