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At CCTV we strongly believe that providing the tools to create media enhances citizens' ability to participate in civic life. In 1996, CCTV opened computerCENTRAL, a state-of-the art community technology center, to accomplish this goal.

Intern Needed for Computers for Seniors Program

Submitted by Colin on June 15, 2009 - 1:20pm

CCTV is looking for an organized, reliable, and friendly person to help oversee CCTV’s Computers for Seniors Program. A sincere interest in helping people use computers is required, as is sensitivity to the needs and concerns of those new to computers. Must feel comfortable working with a non-profit organization with a diverse constituency.

Time commitment is approximately 2 hours per week. Must be available Monday mornings between 10 am and 12 pm.

Full training is provided. However, we do require that interns already have familiarity with both Macintosh and PC formats.

Details & Benefits

* Work 2-3 hours per week for up to 4 months
* Receive free membership to CCTV
* Take free classes for the duration of the internship
* Production opportunities available
* College credit possible
* Network with the local video production community
* Get valuable teaching experience read more...

Interns Needed for CCTV’s Computer Lab

Submitted by Colin on May 26, 2009 - 7:00pm

CCTV is looking for a few organized, reliable, and friendly individuals to help oversee computerCENTRAL during public drop-in hours. A sincere interest in helping people use computers is required, as is sensitivity to the needs and concerns of those new to computers. Must feel comfortable working with a non-profit organization with a diverse constituency.

Knowledge of both MAC and PC computers is required. Interns receive free CCTV Access Membership, which includes media production training and equipment and facility use.

Must be available during one of the following lab shifts:

  • Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Computers for Seniors)
  • Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Please contact Colin at (617) 661-6900 or email colin (AT) cctvcambridge (DOT) org for more information. read more...

Freedom from Technophobia: Web Media Help at CCTV

Submitted by Colin on May 15, 2009 - 6:23pm

CCTV BeLive producer Michael Koran talks about the benefits of Web Media Help, Fridays 3-6pm in computerCENTRAL at CCTV.

Web Media Help at CCTV

Submitted by computerCENTRAL on July 10, 2008 - 3:24pm

CCTV members with open production contracts may receive help with online media projects, such as blogging, podcasting, or uploading video to the web, every Friday 3-6PM in computerCENTRAL.

During these hours, members may learn how to create and share audio, video, photos and text online using our website at cctvcambridge.org or on popular websites such as YouTube, blip.tv and Miro.

Do you have a digital camera but don't know how to upload photos or video to the web? Bring it to Web Media Help and we'll show you how! read more...

Computación en Español

Submitted by computerCENTRAL on April 30, 2008 - 12:05pm

Todos los miércoles 12 – 3pm

¿Quiere aprender a usar una computadora o desea mejorar sus conocimientos de computación? Cambridge Community Television (CCTV) le ofrece acceso a equipos y a programas que le pueden ayudar a mejorar sus conocimientos. CCTV tiene profesores que hablan español dispuestos a ayudarles a abrir una cuenta de correo electrónico, navegar el Internet y aprender otras aplicaciones.

* Aprenda a utilizar un procesador de texto
* Mejore sus habilidades para el mundo laboral
* Aprenda a utilizar el Internet
* Y mucho más…

La primera visita es gratis. Hágase miembro de CCTV por solo $25 al año y el uso de las computadoras está incluido.

Llame a (617) 661-6900 y pregunte por Renato (ext. 122) o Eli (ext. 116) para más información email: renato@cctvcambridge.org o eli@cctvcambridge.org

The GIMP meets computerCENTRAL

Submitted by computerCENTRAL on January 4, 2008 - 3:41pm

GIMP, which stands for "GNU Image Manipulation Program" is now available on all Windows platform computers in computerCENTRAL.

GIMP can be used for "photo retouching, image composition and image authoring," as the website explains. In addition, GIMP is built on the philosophy of Free Software, which the GNU project describes in the following:

  • "The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0).

  • The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to your needs (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a precondition for this.

  • The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor (freedom 2).

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CCTV interviews Artist RamRam Abdellah

Submitted by computerCENTRAL on July 12, 2006 - 7:48pm

When RamRam Abdellah isn't at CCTV working in computerCENTRAL, you can usually find him in local cafe's creating art with pen and ink. He's currently exhibiting his art work in CCTV's Drive By Gallery. CCTV's Community Technology Programs Manager, David Zermeno and intern Angel Alguier took time out to interview him for computerCentral's videoblog.

Marie's Story Recounts Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt

Submitted by computerCENTRAL on June 9, 2006 - 9:30am

Congratulations go out to CCTV's "Computer for Seniors" participant Marie Caso. The Alliance for Community Media's Hometown Video Festival just awarded Marie for two videos she produced at CCTV. If you can believe it, she's already making another video. Her new video is about meeting Eleanor Roosevelt. Many years ago Marie was working as a typist in Greenwich Village. She met a woman in black boots who would come out of the board meetings and ask Marie to join her in the ladies room to dictate letters. As it turned out, the woman was Eleanor Roosevelt. She was getting work done in the ladies room so the men in the boardroom wouldn’t interrupt her. We interviewed Marie about her latest story that she's working on at CCTV.

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