Computer Course Day 1

We finally began the computer course today. It was a huge success! Mothers and kids lined the hallway, waiting anxiously for the clock to read 2pm. We opened up the doors and brought the kids in one by one, taking down all of their information. Nineteen kids sat around the plastic tables. Some excited, other a little nervous.

As I picked up one of the green little laptops eyes grew wide and smiles appeared on all the faces. Nervousness washed away and excitement built. They were quick to learn how to open and turn on the laptops. Most of today was spent building mouse skills, learning how to click, and also how to create new project and to save them. All of the kids did quite well. By the end of the day one of the kids discovered the games on the computer, and proceeded to teach everyone else. That is exactly what we are hoping to see. Not kids playing games, but kids learning new skills and those skills with others. All in all, it was a great start to the program. We are excited to continue!