Learning Technology

Learning new technology is certainly a challenge at times. In the classroom, I use a mixture of the i-Pad and a PC. It becomes complicated at times.

My eighty-eight year old father is facing the same challenges as he learns to navigate his new i-Pad, but he is progressing. He is gradually learning to keep his finger off the screen so we can see his face. He is learning how to contact people correctly. His new keyboard is helping him send messages better.

One area he doesn’t quite seem to understand is the amount of times he should contact in one setting. I think I counted six times that he called during one period of time. He would share his insight on the virus, hang up, and then call me back. This sequence repeated. At one time, I thought I could move my screen so I could continue working while he was talking, but he immediately noticed and asked, “Where are you?” I caught myself inwardly sighing and hoping this would not continue the entire day.

But then I chide myself and remind that this tool is a blessing and is the only way he can communicate with the outside world. His attempts at learning new technology at his age are to be applauded. He is adapting to a new communication tool, an example for us to follow.