After one is able to refurbish one computer, repeating the steps to go through another one become as easy as a breeze. Up to now our work in the service have been very simple, yet several unique problems did arise that require assistance from Service Partner (in our case, Jon and Terry). During those times it may be instead of helping we are hindering the progress. In the beginning several of us work on a single computer, then once we are more familiar with the process, one computer for each of us. Overall it was a great experience, and may continue to go visit their workshop afterwords.
Planet Geek's time table is set to that whenever 16 computer is refurbished. They will bring it to the local food bank and have a session. Notices will be given to people who have interest in acquiring a free computer. There will be steps taken to ensure that these computers will be put into the hands of those who really needs them. This was suggested by our staffs when we meet to discuss how this Service Learning is going to work out. At the end we very much have overrun our goal. We have 16 computers ready before the staff's expected date and a few more are underway.
Concerning the digital divide, there are not too many surprises for me. Due to my father's profession, I am constantly in touch with the recent development in technology. Yet there are other relatives who does not the same access to technology as I do. This was around a decade ago when I had no conscious idea about digital divide. Therefor my knowledge of it is quite vague due to drawing it from past experience. This service learning experience brings me a more precise image of what digital divide looks like.
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