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“I have
been retired for over 12 years. When the year 2000 was getting close,
I decided to buy a computer and taught myself what I know. This
has been very helpful.”
—Student, Age 74, My Computer 1, Church of the Ascension
Faith Tech Center
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“I learned the basic operation of a computer which will enable
me to chart and record my daily patient care and administration
of medications given. I especially like the informal classroom setting
and the easy socialization with my instructor and classmates. I
feel it is very easy to learn here.”
–Student, My Computer 1, St. James Episcopal Faith Tech
Center
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“Crystal Armagost (Faith Tech AmeriCorps Member) my instructor
is absolutely great! She is very knowledgeable and patient with
beginners. Her handouts are all helpful as well as the topics covered
in class. I am actually learning to use the computer again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My lack of computer knowledge actually holds me back from many positions
professionally—now I can catch up. I am actually learning and
understanding!”
--Student, My Internet 1, Church of the Ascension Faith Tech
Center
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“I have now gotten over my fear of computers. I've learned
to do some things on my own. I happen to be a teaching artist who
recently purchased my own computer for mainly job-search purposes
and now I need to learn this monster all over again.”
--Student, My Computer 1, Church of the Ascension Faith Tech
Center
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“Crystala is a nice teacher. She is taking interest in her
students. I can learn lots. Now I can use my computer for my Emails,
Bills, Shopping, etc.. This is the best program!”
--Student, My Internet 1, Church of the Ascension Faith Tech
Center
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“I appreciated the patience of the instructor and the help
provided, as well as the opportunity to take advantage of this wonderful
service for a technology challenged older person. I'm learning more
about using the Internet and feeling more comfortable, in general,
with crossing the digital divide."
--Student, My Internet 2, Church of the Ascension Faith Tech
Center
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“Courtney (Faith Tech AmeriCorps Member) is an excellent teacher.
She explains everything. If I have questions, she helps me through
the process to the end. Anything and everything will be of use in
the future to me professionally. I learned the basics, the vocabulary,
and I feel I have the skills now to actually use the computer at
home without anxiety I have had in the past. The proximity to my
home, Courtney, and the ease of the entire experience made this
such a worthwhile experience for me.”
--Student, Age 66, My Computer 2, Whitehall Presbyterian Faith
Tech Center
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“Courtney Bahr, my teacher, was talented and very, very personable
and patient. Because of this class I will now compile a family tree
and give it as gifts next Christmas.”
--Student, My Word Processing, Whitehall Presbyterian Faith Tech
Center
“I like my instructor, Courtney Bahr, very, very much. In fact
I have signed on for
additional classes because she makes everyone feel relaxed while
we learn. I will be using the knowledge I gained in this class in
my personal life – creating files, various papers and having
fun on the Internet.”
--Student, My Computer 2, Whitehall Presbyterian Faith Tech Center
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“I liked John Gerberich, my instructor, very much. He was very
informative and answered my questions. If I had other questions
outside of class he answered them by email. The class was fun plus
I learned a lot about the Internet! I wish we could continue on…if
Faith Tech ever offers Internet 3 or 4, etc. please let me know!”
--Student with a Disability, My Internet 2, The Lighthouse Faith
Tech Center
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“The instructor explained things very well and if I didn't
understand anything he took the time so I understood it. The friendly
atmosphere, the small class size and the one on one attention I
got were great.”
--Student, Age 56, My Internet 2, The Lighthouse Faith Tech Center
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“My instructor was very helpful and very patient with every
subject and everyone. Usually everything costs you a price in life-it
was so grateful to learn that we have somewhere to learn for free.
It is nice to know we have people to dedicate their time for other
people!!!”
--Student, Age 52, My Internet 2, The Lighthouse Faith Tech Center
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“My instructor, John, was awesome!”
--Student, Age 33, My Internet 2, The Lighthouse Faith Tech Center
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“David Brennan (Faith Tech AmeriCorps Member) is very good,
well-informed instructor. Now that I have taken this class, I may
just find a job! What I liked best about Faith Tech is that you
can work at your own pace to get what you need.”
--Student, My Word Processing 1, Eastminster Faith Tech Center
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“Mr. David Brennan was a very patient teacher for people like
me who know nothing about computers. I especially liked that the
course was in the neighborhood, it lasted six weeks and that it
was free because I am laid off.”
--Student, Age 40, My Word Processing 1, Eastminster Faith Tech
Center
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“I wanted to learn as much as I can and I do not have money
to take college classes. I really appreciated the help and practice
Faith Tech gave me. My course was very informal and relaxing.”
--Student, Age 51, My Internet 1, The Lighthouse Faith Tech Center
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“Pat Booker is an excellent instructor. She is very patient.
I came into this class completely computer illiterate. I also had
a fear of computers. But now I want to learn as much as I can.”
--Student, Open Lab, Diakonia Faith Tech Center
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“I liked Jason Williams (Faith Tech AmeriCorps Member), my
instructor, very much. Despite the fact that I had to miss one class
and parts of others, he helped me make the most of my class time.
Any skills I learned will help me to greatly increase my promotional
efforts in my activity as a strolling violinist. I really liked
the personalized instruction that I received when I needed it.”
--Student, My Computer 1, St. James Faith Tech Center
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“Jason Williams was a very good teacher. He was patient and
very knowledgeable. He was always helpful. I am a homemaker and
now I will be able to use some of this information to work part
time or volunteer at Faith Tech. I plan to take more classes.
The small class and all the individual help were great. Jason was
great! I am really glad I found out about Faith Tech and I plan
to tell others.”
--Student, My Computer 1, St. James Faith Tech Center
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“Jason Williams, our teacher, was very patient because a lot
of us would start talking about other computer features. I very
much enjoyed the class. I really liked the friendly atmosphere,
and the fact that our instructor knew what he was doing and put
up with us asking other questions. I learned some basics about the
computer and basically that you cannot break it and that you need
to play with it.”
--Student, Age 49, My Computer 1, St. James Faith Tech Center
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“Susan Fish, my teacher, was very good and very knowledgeable.
I really don't have a professional life anymore, but what I learned
will aid me in my personal life, especially knowing how to do various
things that I didn’t know before. The class was casual and
my questions were answered. I didn't have to be afraid to ask. I
learned a lot about the computer. While I have used a computer at
home for a long time, I never had a class to really learn about
it. It will help me tremendously from now on, knowing how to do
more than write e-mail. This was my first experience and I think
that Faith Tech is great!”
--Student, Age 65, My Computer 1, St. James Faith Tech Center
“I liked my instructor, Sue. She was very informative and she
used very good examples. She is very patient and more than willing
to help the students. I learned about information that I will use
in my elementary school classroom and our family business.”
--Student, My Computer 1, St. James Faith Tech Center
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“Sue Fish, my instructor---I like her fine. She is very patient
with all of her students. She is also very helpful in helping us
w/ problems we have on our home computers. I am using the Internet
to get information on various subjects, such as recipes, program
schedules (ballgames for my husband), sewing and gardening information.”
--Student, Age 57, My Computer 2, St. James Faith Tech Center
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“Everyone is nice & eager to learn at Faith Tech &
that’s what we are here for, isn’t it? I learned enough
to help me at the present time but I am slow to remember and slow
to learn. Faith Tech helps me keep cobwebs from forming in my brain
as I get older. I think I’ll repeat this class…”
--Student, Age 78, My Computer 2, St. James Faith Tech Center
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“Beth Blazier (University of Pittsburgh America Reads Tutor/Volunteer)
was a very good instructor. I learned all about WordPad and Microsoft
Word. I will need both of those in school and on the job. I really
liked the informative nature of the class and the small size of
the class.”
--Student, Age 43, My Word Processing 1, First Baptist Faith
Tech Center
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“Bill Murdoch, my teacher, was very knowledgeable and presented
instructions so
as to be easily understood. He made the class very interesting.
I received very good instructions and printed material that could
be used for home reference. I learned too many things to list!”
--Student, My Computer 2, Whitehall Presbyterian Faith Tech Center
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“I was very pleased with the instruction and detailed handouts.
My teacher was very informative and helpful anytime a student had
difficulty with any portion of the content being discussed. The
instruction was extremely well presented and I did learn
quite a bit. I can assure you his instruction will serve me well
when I use my computer in my personal life. Continue offering this
type of instruction at this location.
It's a great service.”
--Student, My Computer 2, Whitehall Presbyterian Faith Tech Center
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“I am very appreciative of the opportunity given me to learn
more about the computer and its operation. I also appreciate the
time the volunteers give so willingly. Bill Murdock, our Instructor
was excellent. He was very patient, very knowledgeable and extremely
helpful.”
--Student, Age 72, My Computer 2, Whitehall Presbyterian Faith
Tech Center
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“Bill was a great instructor --- patient, helpful, pleasant,
knowledgeable. I have already used things I have learned in this
class at my workplace. Limited class size permitted personal attention
and guidance. Weekly handouts were most helpful.”
--Student, My Computer 2, Whitehall Presbyterian Faith Tech Center
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“Casey O’Hara (Faith Tech AmeriCorps Member), our teacher
was very nice and went slow because we were very slow. I learned
a lot and I plan on buying a computer of my own so I can communicate
better and use it to better my life. You are never too old to learn!”
--Student, Age 50, My Computer 1, Diakonia Faith Tech Center
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“Crystal (Faith Tech AmeriCorps Member) is a wonderful teacher!
She explains difficult subjects very clearly and patiently. She
keeps her delightful sense of humor with us slow learners! It is
a pleasure knowing her! With my new insight into the WWW, I hope
to expedite my literary research and obtain the latest information
about the stock market and medical findings. The kindness and the
inexhaustible knowledge of the teacher make a wonderful combination.
The absence of pressure to perform was very welcome for us eager
learners. The camaraderie among students was pleasing also. No survey
can hold all the valuable learning taking place in Crystal's class.
She gave me the impetus to get my computer hooked up and going.”
--Student, Age 74, My Internet 1, Church of the Ascension Faith
Tech Center
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“I am long since retired and have no professional life or personal
life. Faith Tech, I enjoyed it all. I am taking these courses to
keep my mind alert. It is very interesting and someday perhaps I
will even get a computer to keep my mind alert and to keep up with
all the new things going on in the world.”
--Student, Age 84, My Internet 1, Church of the Ascension Faith
Tech Center
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“I was very pleased with Crystal's instructions. She was very
patient and understanding with us novices. I am now able to communicate
with my son almost every day, who is overseas. This saves me time
and a lot of money. These classes are wonderful for me in terms
of convenience and one can always learn more with each lesson.”
--Student, My Internet 1, Church of the Ascension Faith Tech
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“As the Church Secretary at Whitehall Church I need to learn
the computer to type and printing bulletins, newsletters, etc. The
classes were friendly and we were not "pushed" into learning
one lesson. The teacher was very patient with those of us who
had not much computer experience.”
--Student, Age 77, My Computer 1, Whitehall Presbyterian Faith
Tech Center
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“Casey (Faith Tech AmeriCorps Member) is wonderful person.
She takes time
to help you when you can’t do it yourself. She shows you what
you need to do with
the computer. I am very proud that I can learn how to use a computer.”
--Student, My Computer 1, Nazarene Faith Tech Center
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