Here you can read case studies and testimonials of families from Computers in Homes:
Personal stories and experiences
Personal stories and experiences are published in Computers in Homes Half-year reports, downloadable from the Outcome page. Here are a few of them:
Title | Author | Helping students |
Job Seeking |
Life Long Learning |
Confidence | Useful skills |
Stepping UP/ICDL |
“Benefits for all the family” | Andrew Dooley, Solo Parent | * | * | * | * | ||
“Our lives are better having a computer… it will help my son’s school work majorly” |
Pamela Taylor, mum of three | * | * | * | * | ||
“This is just the start of my journey. Bigger, Better, Brighter.” |
Corrin Philipp | * | * | * | * | ||
“I always just thought I couldn’t learn… Now I know I can do it” |
David, father of two, dyslexic | * | * | * | * | * | |
“Jump at the chance!!” | Kelly Lowe, job-seeker | * | * | * | * | * |
Family stories
- Sharon Livingston’s story (pdf)
- The Edwards Family Story (pdf)
- The Phillipo Family story (pdf)
- Tala Nua’s Story (pdf)
- Sadlier Family from Gisborne story (doc)
- West Coast’s Merv Jury’s story
Personal Testimonials
- Wymondley Road School Auckland – letters from families who took part in Computers in Homes
- Personal testimonials and thanks from parents and teachers
- Video presentation courtesy of Riverina School Computers in Homes Class of 2013.
Starts with their local MP Maurice Williamson,
then school students interview Computers in Homes families about the challenges and rewards of CiH, and
Ruben Wiki finishes the video.