DATE Reflection #3: Creating Answers Domonique

More than providing a tablet and a class for the women and children of Casa to learn introductory computer skills, I hope that we are providing an outlet. A connection to the world, a connection to networks, and a gateway to new opportunities. When discussing tablets my biggest push is that we are able to purchase something that will allow folks to be content creators. Something that will allow folks to tell and share the stories of their communities, their stories, high's, low's, and whatever else they feel like sharing. 

I hope that through connection they find and share truth both beautiful and ugly. I hope they find dreamers, collaborators, shoulders to lean on, footsteps to follow and new paths to travel. 

Domonique

Reflection Domonique

As we get deeper into this project I begin to realize and fully understand that it is much bigger than just technology. While I have always known that, even here on campus I am constantly reminded of the struggles one faces here in Seattle. While I feel technology can add a lot to society and can help individuals in more ways that one, I also understand it is not the end all be all. It is important to me that my part is done correctly as well as other parts of this project. More than just doing a good thing, I hope everyone involved understands that we must give tools, and resources for our handwork to continue even when we are gone. 

Domonique

10/4/14 Reflection Domonique

Last week one of my mentee's who is a senior here at the University of Washington came into my office wanting to discuss a trend that she noticed when speaking to young Latina's on campus. As a young Latina herself she found too often that these young women lacked confidence and she wanted to make an impact. Her first thought was that she wanted to become a mentor, but she also wanted to promote mentorship. She felt that if she could reach out to young kids in middle school and really start to build that confidence in their formative years that this would have the greatest impact.  

My response to my mentee was first letting her know that her cause was nobel and that she should definitely find a way to become a mentor. During her story I could not help but think about what we are doing with our grant. She was very intrigued with our project and I encouraged her to stay in touch so that I could give her updates. I also encouraged her to find out how she could assist the communities that surrounded her as to not try and reinvent the wheel. There are many organizations dedicated to simular issues, that would give her opportunity to learn and fine tune her mission