There are some things that are such a central part of my life and culture that I have no idea they are there. I have recently realized that I actually have a lot of computer skills. Who knew?
I was doing some work on the computer one day last week and one of the young staff, Brian, stopped everything he was doing, stood beside me and watched for about ten minutes. It seems that nobody around here has ever seen someone type without looking at the keys before. Huh. Yesterday Gilbert did the same. These guys are both in their twenties, so I expected most people of my generation would have some working knowledge of computers. Sadly, not in Masindi.
So great was Gilbert's fascination with my computer usage, that I offered to teach him. He was thrilled. So we made a list of things he wants to learn. The first thing on the list is turning the computer off and on. The last thing is learning how to use Facebook. I suggested Facebook because it will give him a way to keep practicing what we learn.
I'm excited at the opportunity to demystify computers for him. It is such a valuable skill to learn. If all goes well with Gilbert the guinea pig, perhaps others will also wish to participate.
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