The infamous shower head blog entry seems to have captured the attention of many readers. Apparently the imagination has its limits when it comes to fathoming what this thing looks like and how it works. Please note the two pictures above in this entry which will hopefully help us close this topic.
We have had two experiences in the last two days that give us a clue as to where the use of the internet is here in Puyo. While internet shops abound, we see most people who use them do so to email others or communicate with other on Facebook or MySpace. The amount of serious research, reading of newspapers and magazines, or seeking general information about events in the world is very limited. Possibly the same could be said of internet use in the US.
A major difference appears to be that using such web sites as Google to seek information is a skill not yet learned. A person desperately seeking English materials told me that she did not have English information on her computer. The fact that what she was looking for abounds on the internet was not understood. She had internet in her home.
I recall in the 1980’s, we taught computer in high school to teach computer. The internet as we know it today did not exist. After receiving a brief explanation of the computer curriculum at school here provided an immediate flashback to the 1980’s. I see a lot of work ahead to teach the education community that the computer is a tool and not an end in itself. I can’t think of a better place to start with this project than to hold a few classes for the Board of pastors.
It appears we are yet another month away from having operational internet at the school. The internal installation is done. How ever the internet company apparently has some exterior installations to complete. Stay tuned!
5 comments:
Hey, the shower heads are all part of it! A cheap way to get hot water, or not so hot water! By the way, the antes are good! We ate them all the time when we lived in the jungle. The grub worms are another story. When you come home at Christmas I will tell you my store about them guys! We are praying for you guys. Eldon and Phyllis.
I appears to me that the shower head must contain a small electric heater which is enough to warm the tepid water that probably runs through your pipes in your climate and warm the water enough to be comfortable. I still remember taking a cold shower at Vaclav's apartment because their water heater was heated by steam and that did not exist in June. Don
Wow. I think I'd be pretty nervous with that much wiring in my shower. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be fine.
Omer you referred to the 'board of Pastors' meaning what? pb
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