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Projects at ZENID
Each
year, ZENID implements around 25 - 30 projects with a range of
development partners. ZENID values this operational role, which creates
an opportunity to demonstrate the linkages between theory and practice.
ZENID draws on the rich experience gained from projects and field
operations to ensure that its training is up-to-date and grounded in
the realities of the field, and is tailored to the real needs of the people it serves. The summary below illustrates ZENID's project work.
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Project title: JOHUD INTEL Computer Clubhouse
Project partners: PBYRC / ZENID, INTEL, Boston MIT, IYF
Project funders: USAID
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Project purpose
To enable youth from underserved areas to access
ICT tools for self development to
achieve personal and professional
success in life.
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Main components
The Jordan
Intel Computer Clubhouse, based in Hashemi Shamali, provides over 300 young
people from an underserved community with a constructive after-school
environment where they can explore their creativity and learn about ICT.
Using the resources of the clubhouse, members have the opportunity to
create digital artwork, design websites, produce and edit short videos and
music CDs. The Clubhouse also serves as a model for teachers and community
leaders to use more creative approaches to technology and education.
The Jordan
Intel Computer Clubhouse is one of 110 clubhouses around the world that form
the global network of Computer Clubhouses that are based on a concept developed
by the Museum of Science
in Boston and MIT Media Lab in the USA. The
young people of Hashemi have now joined a virtual "community of
learners" - young people, mentors and staff, who all use technology as a
tool for learning and creative expression. They also act as ambassadors
for creative ICT here in Jordan
and in the wider world.
Using
technology as a communication tool
The
clubhouse is an important centre because it gives Jordanian youth access to
resources they may not otherwise find in their homes, their community and their
schools. It encourages them to express their thoughts and ideas to both
their local communities and "virtual communities". Through the
activities in the Clubhouse, the children learn how to use software
applications to pursue future careers. This enables members to experience
what it might really be like to be an engineer, scientific researcher, computer
programmer, architect and other professions in the modern work place. It
gives them a taste of possible futures, and reduces the obstacles to their
achieving their goals.
What sets
the Clubhouse model apart from many other ICT programs is that there is no
formal teaching programme. The young members are encouraged to explore the
software at their own pace and according to their own interests. They are
guided by mentors who help them if they need support, but mostly they just work
away on individual or on group projects. This unique, learner-centred
approach is one of the main reasons why the programme is still very successful
and the members remain motivated: even 3 years after it was first established,
the Clubhouse is still full every afternoon.
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Main achievements
300 young
people are members of the Intel clubhouse in Hashemi Shamali
JOHUD
supports the setting up of the INTEL Clubhouse, now available to the 6,000
residents of Mleih
40
broadcast programmes made by JOHUD's independent radio production unit
Autostrad
More than
15 small films made in partnership with local projects - on issues related to
key topics such as domestic violence, democracy, women's rights.
Music CDs,
films and other products widely distributed
Jordanian
young "ambassadors" attend Teen Summit in Boston
Shatha Al
Hmoud, won the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network Clubhouse to College
Scholarship, - and is now studying Marketing at Mutah University.
Three
clubhouse movies screened at 2007 Jana International Film Festival for
Children & Youth,.
Ali
Bassam, clubhouse member , won second place for "the Walk
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"Working on
that film gave me confidence. When I
think that one day I might not be here, they will remember my work.
I feel
happy that I am leaving my fingerprint in the club house"
Amer, clubhouse member who made films with friends.
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| For a list of selected JOHUD projects click here |
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