Day 1 of Class

The first day of class was thrilling on many accounts. First and foremost, I felt great this morning and was over my Food Poisoning.

So bright and early, we set out for Khnar Tmei for the 7:30-8:30 Electronics class. The students were amazed by the kit (I wrote about it earlier). I built a simple circuit with a light and a switch, and it appeared to them as the most fantastic thing ever. You could see the connections forming in their minds as they realized that this was just like the lights they use everyday, but now they know what happens behind the scenes.

I left the kit there and went to the Primary School for the 9am class next (inset picture - My driver & translator Prem is on the right in the doorway). This was also a great experience. I had about 8 teachers and the Administrator soak up all the basics of computer use. I do mean basics. We began with parts of the computer, the Desktop, Left & Right click, and so on. They had that "drinking from a firehose" look when they were done, but all were anxious to learn more. They were also the best note-takers I've ever seen!

Class in the afternoon was also at the School, but a repeat of the same topic for more teachers. They were a bit more lively this time, but still great students.

You'll be happy to know that I avoided the sauce that came with my dinner tonight. I learned my lesson.