Up and Running

In the English Language Improvement Center, we have 10 computers, but they mostly sat and collected dust. So we finally got around to formatting all of those virus-ridden things and started loading stuff. Clarity Software donated 5 educational English software programs such as Clear Pronunciation, Study Skills, Mind Games, Tense Buster. In addition, the American series Crossroads Cafe, about a group of immigrants who work in a small restaurant, was next. Music videos with the English lyrics has already proven to be popular so we will continue to add to our collection. Mind Your Language, a Britsh comedy series, will also be downloaded on the computers. Some students are coming to practice word processing. Since we have Microsoft Office, some students are coming in to practice their word processing skills.  These computers are a new phenomenon in the ELIC so now the hard work begins...how to attract students to use them. That will be a job for second semester. More on that later!