Smart Classroom
Technology is universally acknowledged as an increasingly vital productivity and communications tool for everyone. Frequently immigrants, especially refugees, have had no experience with computers – at all.
Lack of computer experience can be a serious hindrance toward their adjustment. Newcomers are eager to learn about computers so they can read native-language publications, communicate with relatives back home, learn English, or in the case of many high-school students, complete their homework.
To address this need, we introduced our Smart Classroom in summer 2008 with major support from MasterCard Worldwide. We were able to expand on an earlier substantial contribution from Hewlett Packard and set up a classroom with 12 stations and state-of-the-art instructional equipment.
Today, hundreds of young and adult immigrants can learn basic computer skills, study for a variety of tests, prepare resumes and apply for jobs online, and perform a variety of other computer-assisted tasks. Click here if you want to find out more about volunteering to help newcomers with computer skills.
Mastercard Worldwide
Hewlett Packard
