Tech Squad Gets Moving

We spent a whole week after school doing some basic training on computers and giving computer workshops. This past Saturday was the Tech Squad's first practical.  They developed a workshop on Microsoft Paint and delivered it to street kids in Babylon.  It went great!

These guys gave up their Saturday to do this workshop, starting at 9 to develop a workshop outline and lesson plan.	Next, we hopped into the school combi and headed for Babylon, a section of Katatura on the outskirts of town.	Once there, each squad consisting of four members walked around and asked kids if they wanted to participate in a computer class.  None refused.

We divided the 12-member Tech Squad into three groups, each responsible for one half hour workshop on computer basics and drawing.  They each came up with lesson plans, activities and lectures appropriate for the subject and learners.  Some groups chose older learners, some younger.  Overall I think they did great and it seemed like they all enjoyed teaching these small children some new skills.

The Classes went well for their first time.  They ran into a number of problems, all a part of the learning process.  The participants in the computer class were using computers for the very first time- quite an experience for both trainer and trainee.

The Tech Squad in all it's coolness.  We've decided that this is the standard Tech Squad group photo pose- all gathered around with arms crossed and stern looks.	After the workshops we visited the Fire House next door.  They were kind enough to give us a tour and let the kids climb around on the equipment.	Here's one Tech Squad Member, Matroos, a veteran of the 2006 Tech Squad sporting a heavy fire fighting helmet.