Actually...
I volunteered to help these folks.
I ran into the upperclassman now part of Faculty, whom does the WebCt for the College. I have a cert o two ( pcs of paper still in manila envelopes somewhere) for WebCt since I sat in and learned this. So I get to assist with teaching the Instructors, and Students how to use this learning tool.
Small College with HUGE CIS/IT knowledge, resources, and some of the sharpest Folks, Like our Chair. We do a lot of On-line classes. We have HS students come in, and we have the Geriatric attend - on campus, or via Internet.
We do some high dollar and very secure stuff for Businesses. We do things like give old computers to Geriatrics needed one, wanting to learn. So when asked if I would help with some folks older and wanting to learn , in order for them to take basic classes in the Spring, I said yes.
We came up with some older - still pertinent books, and sat in a room and ordered PCs to fit budgets. This after having a walk thru, and letting them see various makes and models we use, and features. We let them see (watch us) do simple things, so when they went home to read the books and materials, they could equate.
Well, we did use a landline, to call in orders, since we respected the unsure nature of Credit Card numbers via the 'Net. We just wanted the whole new experience to be basic, simple, comfortable and pleasant for them.
These folks are sharp in their own know fields of expertise. Just slide rules don't download Grankid's pictures very well, Nor do Singer ( and whatever that other one was too hard to pronouce) sewing machines. I figure if a lady can make a $20K wedding dress, she can do a letter in Word.
So no, I am not that smart. I have a lot to learn, always will. I have been forewarned about folks treating folks as they do when they find out you mess with computers. I drive a truck, and folks always buddy up when they need to move, or go to the dump. I know how to handle that too.
They knew some us were stressed with Studies, they were/ are very appreiciative of our time. I seem to recall Mentors & Elders making time for me. Folks still make time for me.
Sense of humor is good. I even got a "debate" started. So using the College's PCs one night :
"Oh no, this machine says I did an illegal action"
"It won't let do a right- click, something about needing Admin rights"
"What happens when you get a BOD - what is a BOD"
I respond first by " Usually we just take 'em out back and shoot them" .
I learned I have shooters in the bunch. Who likes what gun, and what they advise the others get grandkids, or what will be passed down.
Then of course I went to a Website to show where they can dowload different targets. Hey, this was a learning dealie on what all the 'puter and 'Net could do.
I answered the questions. Then while they piddled with challenges..." I cannot believe you put a set of rubber stocks on a Colt Detective Special..." The fight was on.
Dressmaker just a giving the Engineer a good what for?
Two more agruing about guns for kids
