Purpose - Students' Thoughts

Here we have asked the students a few questions about how they feel about the project - such as: Why have you stayed with this project; what have you learned; have there been any memorable experiences; what do you like the most about the program; and what one activity do you enjoy the most while you are here? Before they answered these questions they described their purpose in choosing the topic for their Flint Profiles web site.

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Crystal Bell: Tech Ed Purpose: "I hope this project will inform people about the Tech Ed Program offered by the Flint Public Schools to the students. It teaches career skills for people interested in technology." Thoughts:"I have stayed with this project because I love learning, and this program is fun to be in. Also, the staff and kids are helpful to be around. I have learned to operate computers - at first I was very short minded about computers, now I know much more about them, and my typing skills are getting better. The memorable experiences for me are the way that we take pictures. And the cookie monster game where Erika showed us how the data get to and from a computer, by us being the computers. I like the people most about this program because they don't have negative comments for you, and we all try to stay positive towards each other. Also, everyone is willing to help each other. What I like to do the most while I am here is chatting on the computer during my spare time or working on and looking at my web page." Precious Boone: Rebuilding Flint Purpose: "As I walked in my neighborhood, I realized that there were a lot of new buildings and restoring of old building sites going on. This made me feel positive and encouraged." Thoughts: "I have stayed with this program because I enjoy doing this and I'm still learning things. I have learned about the different ways to do things with the different tools and programs. The most memorable experiences have been going out talking to people that I don't know about my project. I like learning things that will be useful for me in the future. The one activity that I like the most is Photoshop. I like being able to be really creative." Alana Bowers: Flint Smiles Purpose: "I have developed a project to explore to explore what Flint citizens find to smile about. I went out with my trusty digital camera and tape recorder and asked the simple question: 'What makes you smile in Flint, Michigan? ' " Thoughts: "I have stayed with this project because the topic was very interesting, and I wanted to hear the feedback of the people. I have learned that people are all different, but some things bind them together (like this city). The most memorable moments were finding out so much information and seeing it come to life. I liked learning about computers, and how not to be afraid of crashing it. I liked the most - learning new things and meeting new people." Tim (Corky) Corkins: Colonial Coney Island Purpose: "I wanted to help people in Flint, Michigan find a place to eat that has a comfortable ambiance and great food! So I chose a family restaurant that is a personal favorite of mine!" Thoughts: "I have stayed with this project because its fun, I enjoy the feeling around me. I have learned that computers are more fun. There have been many memorable moments. I like the fact that I did something online the most. Designing my web site was the best part of the program." Jennifer Green: 2001 Softball, Flint Central High School Purpose: "I wanted to inform people about my high school softball program at Flint Central High School in Flint, Michigan. I give information on how to sign-up and other contact information for this team sport." Thoughts: "I have stayed with this project because I love to work with computers, and being around other people who know the same things I do. I have learned how to change pictures, make a web site, how to use Pagemill and Photoshop. I like that I can be with people that notice me and what I do. I liked the cookie monster activity the most, that was fun - I love cartoon characters." Erwin (E.J.) Jamerson: Troop 45, Boy Scouts Purpose: "Some of best experiences of my youth have been with Troop #47 of the Flint Boy Scouts. I thought I would share them with others." Thoughts: "I have stayed with this program because of Boy Scouts of America. I have learned that there are more things to computers than on paper. The memorable experiences have been with the digital camera. I like the fact that I met a new boy and learned the ropes. When I am here I like to work in groups the most." Valencia Jordan: Nina Mills Award Purpose: "This award is given biannually to honor local Flint women who, through personal commitment, have attained unique levels of achievement in professional and/or personal capacities. Way to go!" Thoughts: "I have stayed with this project because I think it has enhanced my knowledge of the Internet and Apple computers. Plus, I get paid for it. I have learned to use Adobe Photoshop in ways that I never knew existed as well as Pagemill. The memorable experience I had is meeting and working with the people that I met while working here. I will probably never forget them. The thing I like most is the learning experience. I think this will benefit me greatly in the near future. I like surfing the net the most." Stephen Monroe: Teens Reading Purpose: "I was interested in finding out what people were reading in Flint. I made a survey of books and asked teens what they read! Aziza Nuke: Berston Field House Purpose: "This center is always busy with people of all ages engaged in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. I have spent lots of time at the field house over the years and know that it is important and vital to me. I thought I'd share this special place with others." Thoughts: "I have stayed with this project because it is fun and I get paid. I have learned how to make web pages. There have been to many memorable experiences to name. I liked the fact that we were learning more about computers and related subjects. I have liked the group discussions the most." Monic Saunders: Brennan Community Center Purpose: "This community center is a focal place for the residents of south Flint to come together and participate in different community activities. Basketball, Girl Scouts, Block club meetings, and so much more! Visit my site to see what's happening." Thoughts: "I have stayed with this project because I liked learning about the different programs and because of the people that I am around. I learned how to make a better web page, and how to talk better in front of people. I like the people in the program and the instructors teaching me. I also liked being able to know how to use all these different kinds of programs and the Internet." Megan Skidmore: SLIC - Student Leaders in Christ Purpose: " Visit my project and learn what an eastside church is doing to help teenagers learn about faith and God. I have highlighted the SLIC activities and contact information about this group in Flint, Michigan." Thoughts: "I have stayed with this project to see where it would take me. I have learned to get materials in advance. I will always remember the people that I met. I like the fact that we can get things from the net. I like to get on the net and look for things, also email my friends that are out of town." Derrick Turner: Downtown Flint - Krasner Jewelers Purpose: "My quest to understand what was happening to downtown Flint led me to a conversation with 2nd generation owner of a business that moved out to the suburbs. What do you think?" Thoughts: "I have stayed with this project because I like working with computers. I have learned how to use a PC more effectively. I will most remember meeting new people. I like that fact that I will get to teach the things that I have learned to other people. I like to fool around with different programs."

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