March 30, 2010 Discussion

Our Class Discussion:

• Difference between Computer and the Internet
• Difference between Desktop and Laptop Computers
• Parts of the Desktop Computer
• Bits, Bytes, Hertz--Kilo-, Mega-, Giga-
• Search Engines

Sites Visited:

• http://www.firstgov.gov/
• http://www.isoc-ny.org/
• http://www.hicap.blogspot.com/

Happy Students at HICAP

HICAP Opening a Success!

Beginning: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

HICAP Lab

will be OPEN every

Tuesday & Thursday

from

1:00pm - 3:00pm

*

Instruction

from

1:30pm - 2:30pm

March 18, 2010 HICAP Lab Opening

Walker, wheelchair, cane, gurney or by foot
All are welcome!
to the
Harlem Internet Computer Access Program

Explore this opportunity to be immersed in information about the

latest technological advancements in computers and the

Internet in a hands-on, stress-free envirnoment
&
Access the Internet
Establish an e-mail address
Source resources via the Internet
View current health and longevity data
Correspond with loved ones and much more!

OPENING & REGISTRATION
Thursday, March 18th, 2010

from 1 pm - 3 pm
at
The Gen. Chauncey Hooper Towers
10 West 138th Street
Harlem, USA 10037
*
FREE OF CHARGE

*

Classes begin March 30 - June 24 Graduation Celebration
Classes resume September 14, 2010

This project was made possible in part through a donation from the Internet Society

and Council Inez Dickens through Department of the Aging

Setting Up HICAP Lab

Joly McFie of ISOC wrote:

Harlem Internet Computer Access Project - Now christened with the handy acronym HICAP - Merle Bush's ISOC funded effort to bring Internet literacy to seniors in Harlem is on track,and we are just in the process of purchasing the first round of hardware. Something she is needing are good ergonomic & comfortable chairs that are suitable for her client. If you know of any going spare, or any other good quality equipment, particularly laptops -please feel free to get in touch direct.

http://isoc-ny.org/wiki/The_Harlem_Computer/Internet_Access_Programme

Preparing for Report

Today technician installed router and software resulting in excellent signal in HICAP lab.

Would like to include in our March Report that we have lab up and running, preparing for the HICAP Open House and Registration on March 5th at the latest.

Currently compiling list of interested senior citizen from the Harlem community to participate.

Preparing invitation and flyer with date T/B/A.

Met with Richard Lobosky about Muratek prices and specs.