Infinite+Family


 * __Infinite Family__**

I wanted to provide more information about Infinite Family. The organization provides disadvantaged children with support through the relationships they build with mentors and Net Fundi's. Mentors take at least 30 minutes a week to meet with their mentees through a secure online platform, where they can video message, share pictures, surf the internet together, etc. (the first link below, provides a great overview of this process, if you have a moment I highly recommend visiting the link).

The Net Fundi's live in South Africa, in the same communities as the children being mentored. Since the children only meet with the mentors weekly, the Net Fundi's provide ongoing support for the children throughout the week. The Net Fundi's are another important source of support for these children. The Net Fundi's blog and also help the children with technology support. In this respect, it is important for the Net Fundi's to have a good understanding of how to use technology.


 * __Helpful Links__**

Overview of Infinite Family's Online Platform: []

Facebook Page: []

Website: [|http://www.infinitefamily.org/]

Identified needs/NetFundis

*Understanding internet functions (bookmarks, opening tabs, searches, pop-up blocker)
 * Using a scanner and saving scanned items to a file. Learning how to attach scanned items to email. Learning how to view scanned items during VC's.
 * How to attach items to an email and learning how to access/save attached items.
 * Teaching kids how to do research and finding websites for improving typing skills/math/language practice.

Non-technical issues they identified as needing help with:
 * How to nurture cooperation amongst the children
 * Good ideas for discipline
 * How to communicate effectively with the kids