Advanced Computer Classes

November 5th, 2007 La Encantada, Peru

Advanced Computer Classes

Over the last year I have come to the realization that I do way to much to keep the artisans association afloat. In order to breach the dependency and bring the artisans one step closer to sustainability, I have undertaken an advanced computer class. We do not have internet here in La Encantada, but the neighboring town of Chulucanas does. Therefore, we have been shuttling to Chulucanas three times per week.

In total 13 students of my basic computer skills class signed up for the advanced course. Over the next few weeks we will be learning several new skills. On the agenda we are planning to:

Open gmail accounts
Use search engines to find design ideas to incorporate in the pottery
Design catalogs for each person’s personal workshop
Use Excel to manage inventory
Attach files
Use the internet to send free text messages
Burn CD´s
Design business cards using Publisher

Due to the incredibly high costs of phone communications (it typically cost $0.33 per minute), internet skills are quite necessary. Hopefully, I will be able to teach the necessary skills to a handful of people that they will be able to administer their computer needs after my departure.