Presentation Of An Event Spiritual Review Of Water In Gai Computer Center

The computer room of “St. Nshan” cultural-educational center in Gai
village was established in 2003. Two hundred and seventy children, youth
and community members attended basic computer training course and
certificated since then. In 2007 the computer center was involved in
“Sustainability of computer Centers” programme launched by Armenia Round
Table. In 2009 the center was selected by specially prepared criteria
and involved in “Computer Literacy for Everyone and Sustainable
Development of Computer Centers” programme to continue the work on a
regular basis.
On 18 August, 2009 next in turn monitoring visit of the ART programme
officer was combined with the presentation of a community based
educational event “Spiritual review of Water” organized by site staff
Susanna Andokyan and study group students of the computer center of
Armavir Diocese with support of the center holder Hasmik Mkhitaryan.
During the two-month training courses, the trainees obtained essential
skills in the use of computers and undertook the preparation work of the
event. Students were more importantly provided the opportunity to
explore the endless resources of internet (used dial-up connection) and
literature property to develop materials for the Power Point
presentation.
Twenty three students and the youth, teachers and parents — community
members from villages Gai, Metsamor, Aknashen, Araks participated in the
event, and were involved in active discussion after the presentation.
Armenushi, who is a parent and journalist mentioned: “The work done by
our children is so sensitive that made us think over the issue; the
importance of water and moreover, saving the water; gave knowledge on
Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, History, Biology, Ecology and what is
very important – computer technology that makes all the presented
information more effective and visual. The work is done with great
accuracy and willingness. This work develops great sense of
responsibility, self-development and team-work in our children, make
them creative and hard-working”.
This kind of work in the computer center fosters not only the students’
computer literacy and language skills but also creative and analytical
thinking, new methods of learning, teamwork and teambuilding,
integration of Information Technologies into society. Also the students
are able to share their experiences with their colleagues and peers. “We
need to organize and participate in such events often. People are not
used to expressing their feelings, speaking and sharing. We learned a
lot from participation in this presentation, became more active and
informed. It taught us to be caring and helpful, and bring up our
children with great sense of responsibility to care for the nature and
environment. Computer trainings improved our knowledge and skills,
taught working with and in a team. I am also glad that your project
gives an opportunity not only the students but all age and target groups
of society” said Ms. Anjela, a teacher on History of Religion from town
Metsamor and suggested to organize exchange of experiences in other
communities of Armavir Diocese. The suggestion was welcomed and a plan
of activities was planned immediately.