Techknowhow Computer Camps

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The TechKnowHow teaching team consists of one lead instructor and one instructor, overseeing a class of 20 students. Lead instructors are often school teachers during the year, or professionals who work in the technology field. Instructors are usually college students, typically with an education or computer science major. Although our staff have varied backgrounds, all share an interest and ability in teaching technology skills to students. In addition, a counselor-in-training may accompany the teachers to provide additional instructional support to campers. Teachers complete training, both in the specific course work which they will teach, as well as in general student interaction and camp management. Here are some instructors who were part of the TechKnowHow teaching staff during the Summer of 2008: Sue has been with Techknowhow for nine years. In addition to working for Techknowhow, she is a Certified Multimedia Specialist and the founder of Mofsie Design, a web design and marketing firm located in San Mateo. "I realize the importance of getting your child involved in one or more activities that interest them - activities in which they can grow and express their individuality without feeling peer pressure. TechKnowHow classes offer students a safe environment to release their creativity and to learn high-end technical skills. All the classes at TechKnowHow are designed to help students develop skills that will be needed in both their academic and social lives." Jeff is a graduate from UC Santa Cruz's Computer Science: Game Design program. He has helped to develop and expand the game design curriculum based on his game design experience. He has also been an instructor at TechKnowHow for the last five years. "I've loved creating games for as long as I can remember. It is a pleasure to be able to help kids explore computers and game design. My goal is to show them that their ability to make games is bounded only by their creativity. Vicki has been an instructor at TechKnowHow for five years, and she works full-time as a kindergarten teacher in San Jose during the school year. "Teaching and working with children is a passion of mine, and TechKnowHow is a wonderful camp to attend if you have a creative mind. I enjoy working with children and seeing their imagination come to life. It is amazing how creative students can get with their LEGO projects, and that is what makes each day at camp memorable." Paul has been an instructor at TechKnowHow for five years, he is currently attending Full Sail University pursuing a his bachelor's degree in computer animation. "I enjoy interacting with the students. It's rewarding seeing the look on their faces when they have accomplished something they have never done before. The classes offered at TechKnowHow will have a longtime benefit to the students taking them. The lessons are designed to help increase a student's problem solving skills. This is a skill that is much needed later in their school years and in life. They also develop social skills by interacting with other students." Harvey has a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and over twenty years experience in the high-tech industry.

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