The computer lab is moving along. After loading Typing Instructor on 10 computers at Faraja, 5 for the children and 5 in the administration office, we are “teaching” typing; the first step. We also set up a schedule for one student to be on one computer at a time, instead of five students farting around with the mouse of one computer.

I am a computer wizard because my fingers fly across the keyboard at the lightning speed of 42 WPM! (Everyone hunts and pecks here). I am a computer wizard because I can control the mouse. I have magic because I can navigate through that screen, I know how to flip pictures that are sideways and I can somewhat post a blog. Wait until they see what the internet has to offer!

Rosina got on the computer the other day for the first time. She started her first lesson, a, s, l and ; when I saw that putting her hands on home row is impossible. She has no control over her hands. This does not deter this wonderful child. She somehow pressed the correct key for 95% accuracy, taking 20 minutes. Asanterabi is the same. He is spastic. But, somehow, he finished his first lesson with 98% accuracy. He has to steady his right hand by holding it with his left. He has great difficulty speaking. He also is obviously bright, cheerful, and the great humbler for us; what lessons these children teach. Sometimes we do not know the students’ disability until they sit at the computer and I see one hand does not work or one hand only has 3 fingers. So, if you have any suggestions to a non trained volunteer in physical disabilities, please let me know! Many of the children are moving right along on their computer lessons. We are implementing an incentive plan (Juicy Fruit and a pencil) for those who get lessons done versus playing those “fun, interactive, screen flashing, music playing games.