They could learn how to scan a photo or perhaps transmit digital pictures to someone far away. In the fall, students will learn how to make personalized calendars decorated with their favorite photos and memorabilia. These core sessions are scheduled mornings and evenings and each runs about three hours. Most people who come to the CyberLab simply want to know what a computer can do for them, says Yates. They're interested in going online, getting e-mail, learning how to create letters, and perhaps how to download a photo from the Internet.
Students run the gamut of ages, vocations and motivations.
It's exciting to see those light bulbs go off once they've mastered a task. More sophisticated courses are offered as well. Specialized accounting and income tax software is also available. The CyberLab has come a long way since its beginning. First located on the second floor with a few machines purchased through a grant from the Foundation for Planned Giving, today its first floor location is a constant hub of activity.