Unique to the Computer Clubhouse is its emphasis on a Learning Community. For people to succeed in the 21st Century it will require a commitment to:
- Be connected digitally through relationships of mutual trust
- Be committed to collaboration and sharing of ideas and resources
For the Clubhouse this means using technology and the strength of connecting people in communities through out the world to come together to create a global learning community
International learning community
Currently there are over 120 Clubhouses in 21 Countries around the world. Clubhouses are connected by the global “Intel Computer Clubhouse Network based in Boston
The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network
Established in 1993 by Museum of Science (Boston), in collaboration with the MIT Media Laboratory, the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network supports community-based Clubhouses around the world, providing youth with access to resources, skills, and experiences to help them succeed in their careers, contribute to their communities, and lead outstanding lives.
The ongoing vision of the Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is to proliferate the highly successful Clubhouse learning approach and establish it as a replicable model for technology learning in community-based organizations around the world.
There are many benefits that come from participation in The Intel Computer Clubhouse Network. These include:
• Access to a proven Learning Model
• Start-up training, support and materials
• Technical training
• Mentor support (e.g., toolkit, handbook, and on-line help)
• Youth development resources (e.g., Clubhouse-to-College/Clubhouse-to-Career)
• Marketing and fund-raising materials
• Evaluation and assessment tools
• Geographic liaison support: via in-person visits, phone, on-line and/or email
• Scholarships for Clubhouse youth, and collaborations with global organizations with complementary missions
• Tools for communication and collaboration: The Computer Clubhouse Intranet Village, Listservs
• R&D tools, new ideas and information-sharing from a Network of inspired learners
• Use/protection of the Computer Clubhouse name:
• Professional development opportunities (e.g., Annual Conference for all Clubhouse coordinators from around the world)
Intel Computer Clubhouse Network is responsible for the licensing of Clubhouses around the world
New Zealand Learning Community
Clubhouse 274 Manukau City
Enderley, Hamilton
Wanganui
Naenae, Hutt City
Whakatane
Network of Aotearoa Clubhouses (NOAC)
About NOAC
NOAC is the regional cluster of New Zealand based licensed Computer Clubhouses.
NOAC purpose is to create a platform of practical work areas to support, at a local level the work of each NZ based Computer Clubhouse. Such a partnership is strengthened by cooperation, economies of scale, brand development and an emergent learning community (mentoring and sharing of ideas).
Key performance objectives of NOAC include
Support productive implementation, planning, training, deployment and retention of Computer Clubhouse sites in New Zealand.
Linking New Zealand Computer Clubhouses to national, local funding and sponsorship streams to affect both deployment and long-term operational expenditure of each NZ Computer Clubhouse.
Promote the Computer Clubhouse brand through a quality marketing and public relations campaign and grow local donor acquisition and support.
Provide national youth programmes to build and enhance an in-state Computer Clubhouse learning community, and promote a strong cultural expression from and by Computer Clubhouse youth.
To research the in-state outcomes of Computer Clubhouses in New Zealand, publish, lobby and promote the Computer Clubhouse learning model and elicit support from numerous fronts.
To support in any way possible the global objectives of the Intel Computer Clubhouse.
National Training Centre
NOAC operates the National Training Centre from its base at Clubhouse 274. This Clubhouse was the first in New Zealand and was set up as a “Centre of Excellence”. The purpose-built facility opened in February 2009, and incorporates a seamless set of integrated technologies including:
Clubhouse 274
Its own Fibre Network connectivity
Free Community Wide Wireless Network
Online Social networking portal including free desktop video conferencing and collaboration tools http://www.thehaps.net.nz/
Provision to Clubhouse members and partnering schools free low cost Laptops through the Intel Worlds Ahead Class-Mate programme http://www.intel.com/intel/LearningSeries.htm
The National Training Centre provides staff to assist new and current New Zealand Clubhouses in the set up and running of local community Computer Clubhouses
Annually they convene the NOAC Regional Training Conference for Clubhouse staff and mentors from around New Zealand and every other year the New Zealand Teen Summit for Clubhouse youth to come together and learn from each other in one location.
National Council
NOAC is managed by a National Council made up of representatives from each New Zealand Clubhouse along with independent appointments. The Council operates as a secretariat under the Computer Clubhouse Trust.
download NOAC terms of reference
About the Computer Clubhouse Trust
The Computer Clubhouse Trust is a registered charitable Trust set up with the following objectives;
a) To empower young people and communities to become more capable, creative, and confident life long learners.
b) To foster the growth of a learning community, through the sharing of ideas and support.
c) To encourage in young people the development of a positive identity and belief in their potential, through linking cultural knowledge and values with technology.
d) To champion, support, manage, research and implement services and projects that will further the above objectives within New Zealand and the Pacific Region.
Governance and Management of the Computer Clubhouse Trust
Kaitiaki
Haami Chapman
Ann Milne
Kairangi
Distinguished Professor Graham Smith
Sir Barry Curtis
Board
Hammi Chapman (Chairman)
Max Purdy
John Blackham
Ann Milne
Simon Martin
John Corey
John Ross
Executive Team
Mike Usmar - CEO
Filemoni Timoteo - Chief Operating Officer
Kane Milne - Director Of Learning
Key Personnel
Keu Irorangi – Clubhouse 274 Co-Coordinator
Kubé Jones-Neill – PR & Communications Executive
Peter Carpenter – Trust Accountant
Mellissa Marsters – Clubhouse 274 Co-Coordinator
