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Technology Center Proper education is an important avenue to technology access and adoption. Access to technology does not make much sense unless people are properly educated in using the technologies. The mission of the MCDC Technology Center is to develop and offer technology programs that educate, train, and provide opportunities for community residents to become highly motivated, self-directed, life-long learners, and technology literate citizens. Our goal is to help bridge the digital divide by improving information technology literacy and providing access to the technological tools and skills needed in the digital economy. MCDC'S objectives are:
- To introduce community residents to information technology and demonstrate the benefits of information technology.
- Raise awareness and interest of information technology and the benefits among community residents. To change the mindset of families for them to understand the importance of computers and how empowering computer technology can be.
- To educate and provide skills in using technologies; provide computer training programs that provide enrichment opportunities for the jobs and schools of the future; and increase the number of minorities in information technology careers as it related to the workforce pipeline from elementary school to the workforce.
- To engage and challenge young people through avenues of technology to develop good study habits, goals and aspirations.
- To build and enhance self esteem, confidence, educational achievement.
- To influence participation of minority students at an early age in information technology. To change perception of computers and information technologies. Computers are cool.
- To provide job opportunities.
MCDC's Technology Center is operational in our Largo office. Planned programs include:
| Program Title | Target Audience/Age | Skills | Expected Outcomes | Measures of Success |
| After School Program | 8-12 | Basic computer skills; computer tutorials; homework assistance. | Computer proficiency | Improved academic performance. Students of diverse backgrounds are exposed to technology related disciplines at an early age.Improved educational achievement. |
| Computer Literacy Program | Adult | Keyboarding; basic computer skills; introduction to computer software applications; introduction to Internet Service. | Computer and internet proficiency | Computer Literacy |
| Saturday/Summer Computer Camp | 8-16 | Basic computer skills; introduction to software applications and Internet services. Inside computers. Adobe Photoshop. Website creation. | Computer and internet proficiency. Use of computer as a creative toolbox. | Student value math and science at an early age. Students are engaged and challenged through the avenues of technology so that they develop good study habits, goals and aspirations. Enhanced self-esteem in math, science and other subjects. |
| Senior Computer Education | 55+ | Basic Computer Skills, Introduction to Internet Services, Internet Navigation | Computer and internet proficiency | Health, education, financial literacy |
TECHNOLOGY CENTER PARTNERS
- Microsoft
- Magic Johnson Foundation
- Metropolitan/Delta Adult Literacy
- Prince George's County Public Schools
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Programs
4th Annual Lazarus Hines Celebrity Golf Tournament Sponsored by MCDC
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Cazzie Russell, head coach of the men’s basketball
team at the Savannah College of Art and Design is known
for a spectacular career at the University of Michigan
(1963-1966.) His success there, coupled with that of the
team, led to the construction of the Crisler Area —
later referred to as “The House that Cazzie Built.”
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Other guests include former NBA Hoopsters
ANTHONY "SPUDD" WEBB, SEDRIC TONEY, CAMPY RUSSELL, AUSTIN CARR, JOHN BATTLE
& other invited celebrities
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