They continually interact with the children. Lessons take more time to prepare than traditional lesson plans. But the kids still had fun, and they got a lot out of it. Getting Started Computer labs do not cost a fortune to set up. Local businesses often donate computers when they upgrade their equipment.
Some churches have undesignated memorial funds available.
Others allocate a portion of their budget to a computer lab. MacQueen recommends purchasing several types of software, including research tools, multimedia Bible stories and topical studies, Bible games, and quiz-making tools. Before investing in a computer lab church leaders need to estimate costs for hardware, software and peripheral equipment. And consider the amount of time, money and personnel needed to maintain the computers, to keep them in a secure location, to install software legally and ethically, and to train and supervise teachers. They should also brainstorm additional uses for a lab.