Informatics and cinema for all children and youth

First part: Computer course for students Access to computer tools still very limited in schools and universities in Togo. As a result, a large majority of Togolese students and students do not master the use of computer tools. This becomes a real handicap in their school or university curriculum. Concerned about this, the NGO ASTOVOT sets up for the benefit of the students of Kpalimé commune basic and practical courses in computer science and Internet tools for a period of three (3) weeks. The modules will revolve around: computer discovery and familiarization with a computer, connection, navigation, electronic mail, software download and text and image file transfer, discovery of social networks. Second part: Cine-Debate for children In addition to classes, the project offers the opportunity to screen children's films and documentaries in the afternoons with debates and intercultural exchanges between volunteers and children. ASTOVOT has a bank of DVDs and projection equipment. GOALS OF PROJECT For the first part: - Learn how to use the computer and its accessories; - Discover the Internet, search engines, web browsers; - Use e-mail (sending and reading messages) and social networks; Second part: - Make emerge an emotion from a film that challenges. - Promote debate and exchange with children to awaken their critical spirit. MAIN ACTIVITIES First part: - Welcome students and students interested in training + Presentation of the training program; - Implementation of the training program (Introduction, basics of computer science, computer discovery and use of Windows, keyboard learning, typing in Word and Excel, creation of e-mail account, introduction to search for information on the internet and use of social networks); - Assessment and delivery of certificates to participants Second part: - Choice of films or documentaries; - Arrangement of the place of projection; - Preparation and installation of projection equipment - Supervision of children - Screening of the film or documentary; - Debates and intercultural activities NB: ASTOVOT has a computer pack of over ten laptops and projection equipment.