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Cyber Cafés: A How-To Manual

Washington, DC: Advocates for Youth (2005), 89 pp.

ISBN 0-91-3843-35-0

Other editions: also published in German

"This manual is divided into nine easy-to-read chapters. The chapters build so that those readers who feel less able to use a computer can increase their base of knowledge as they read each chapter. This first chapter talks about the benefits of a cyber café and its potential for a positive impact on the lives of young people and adults. The second, third, and fourth chapters describe, in detail, the steps in setting up and operating a cyber café. The fifth chapter provides an overview of the basics of computers and computer networks. The sixth chapter covers Internet basics. The seventh chapter introduces the basics of designing a Web site. The eighth chapter discusses online peer education as a key to providing youth-friendly information and support via the Internet. The ninth chapter discusses the importance of including in the program opportunities for youth to learn and practice job related computer skills. Each chapter begins with a learning objective. Throughout the manual, examples and brief case studies, in sidebars and boxes, illustrate points made in the main text." (Page 9)
1 Goals and Benefits of the Cyber Café, 9
2 Planning, 14
3 Setup, 20
4 Implementation, 27
5 Personal Computers: Basics of PCs & Networking, 36
6 Internet Basics, 48
7 Web Design Basics, 55
8 Developing an Online Peer Education Program, 62
9 Creating a Program to Build Skills, 71
Appendix A. Glossary, 73
Appendix B. Setting Up a Cyber Café: A Step-by-Step Questionnaire, 77