Using Technology to Enhance Opportunities in a Disadvantaged Community through Online Advocacy and Computer Education

Authors

Alec Thompson,  Chris Murray,  Kurt Naugler

Sponsor

Banksia Gardens Community Services

Advisors

Reinhold Ludwig, Jeanine Skorinko

Term

March – May 2015

Abstract

Banksia Gardens Community Centre is located in the disadvantaged community of Broadmeadows, Victoria. Broadmeadows residents are often faced with challenges in social areas, as well as in the area of advanced computer skills and technological concepts. This project used information technology to address both of these issues through the development of a series of interactive advocacy videos to raise awareness of violence against women and the implementation of a computer science curriculum for the Community Centre.

Final Report

Using Technology to Enhance Opportunities in a Disadvantaged Community through Online Advocacy and Computer Education