Learning to Mentor
Tech-savvy young people from ages 11 to 21 are the teachers, sharing their computer skills with others by becoming mentors. They learn how to use the library's technology and resources, develop materials and techniques to teach concepts and skills, do community outreach, and work one-on-one with a wide variety of people.

Reaching out to the Community
Showing people how the library's technology can benefit and enrich their lives is at the center of our program. As the program develops, we'll be keeping you informed about the different projects the mentors are working on with their mentees. We'll also be looking to you for suggestions.

Telling Stories about Native Traditions, Beliefs, Language, Arts, and Culture with Digital Media
With a grant from the Alaska State Library, the Dragonfly Project has expanded its wings offering young people the opportunity to learn how to make movies. From July 2003 through October 2004, interested young people will be developing their movie-making skills to produce five short films on different Tlingit subjects. They will also share their skills with others in the community through classes and individualized instruction. For more information about this program, call Dan Coleman, Digital Media Coordinator, at 766-2545.
Watch one of the short films (aprox. 6:00)
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low bandwidth (1.6 Mb)

Technology Awareness Classes at the Library
In addition to classes, the Dragonfly Project is offering Computer Help on Demand every Friday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Staff and mentors will be available to answer your questions, whether you want to learn about virus protection or how to write a formula in Microsoft Excel.

Curriculum and Other Resources
Mentors have developed curriculum for a variety of software programs and technology skill sets. PowerPoint presentations have also been developed on graphic design, how to produce a technology mentoring as well as a speaker series at your library.

Microsoft Excel Curriculum
Microsoft Excel Exercise
Microsoft PowerPoint Curriculum
Microsoft PowerPoint Curriculum from Template
Microsoft Publisher Resume Curriculum
Microsoft Word Curriculum
Microsoft Word Excercise
Public Access Catalog (Card Catalog) Brochure
Public Access Catalog (Card Catalog)Quick Guide
Speaker Series Presentation


We're also looking for more students to become mentors, so if you're interested in learning and teaching computer skills, contact Linda Moyer at 766-2545 or Teri Podsiki at 766-2825.

Why Dragonfly?
In Tlingit mythology, dragonflies are thought to be transports of the human soul for shamans, symbols of transformation. Our hope is by helping young people teach adults the ways of computer technology lives will be transformed.