In the centre, we teach English and IT, separately and together. Some members come for both, others for just one or the other. We teach IT to the children in the morning and one-on-one lessons to students and adults throughout the day. The children have really improved, from only being able to do things when you are right there next to them instructing them, to making proper powerpoints with animation completely on their own on their topic of choice.
Theres been various people wanting one-on-one lessons. One lady needed a set of lessons (she came in every morning for 2 weeks) in order to get a job which involved working with computers. Another man had an intense couple of days as he works abroad in Germany, and was tired of having to ask people in his office to help him print something out or change a document. Another member, who has been coming for a couple of months now (he's called Djim), has been through near to everything, from Microsoft Word, to an Excel course on the computer, to creating some very good PowerPoints and he never ceases to want to learn more! He's a great student and a pleasure to teach. He wants to improve his job prospects, and I really believe that he has achieved that. (photos of Djim and Liz Chandler, the boss of Diapalante, below)
Theres been various people wanting one-on-one lessons. One lady needed a set of lessons (she came in every morning for 2 weeks) in order to get a job which involved working with computers. Another man had an intense couple of days as he works abroad in Germany, and was tired of having to ask people in his office to help him print something out or change a document. Another member, who has been coming for a couple of months now (he's called Djim), has been through near to everything, from Microsoft Word, to an Excel course on the computer, to creating some very good PowerPoints and he never ceases to want to learn more! He's a great student and a pleasure to teach. He wants to improve his job prospects, and I really believe that he has achieved that. (photos of Djim and Liz Chandler, the boss of Diapalante, below)
So we're trying to make full use of the computers we have, and they're really making a difference here. I love teaching ICT here, as I get to help people with personal aims, as well as giving people a chance to use a computer. The children that come to the centre and receive these ICT lessons will have such an advantage when looking for work in the future and I love to see how they're making the most of this opportunity.
And just as food for thought, heres a video for those that are interested on how technology is transforming education: enjoy!
And just as food for thought, heres a video for those that are interested on how technology is transforming education: enjoy!