Frequently Asked Questions
How is IT Service different from the Living Lab?
We started as a branch of the Living Lab fulfilling the Service Requirement for our students. We later split because IT Service wasn’t Tech Experiential- we were doing Service.
When did IT Service start?
IT Service started in Spring of 2015 with one CIT student and one volunteer and about 5 members at Heritage Place
How many RISE credits can I obtain by taking IT Service?
You can obtain up to 4 RISE credits
How do students benefit from taking this course?
Students gain experience with their soft skills- communication and presentations skills. They also learn to speak about technology without jargon or abbreviations. Most importantly they learn about the older adults life experiences and the issues they have with technology. IT Service also looks good on a resume. Past students have told me that during the interview, they were asked to talk about their experience with IT Service and it helped them get their job.
How do older adults benefit from taking the technology course
Students gain experience with their soft skills- communication and presentations skills. They also learn to speak about technology without jargon or abbreviations. Most importantly they learn about the older adults life experiences and the issues they have with technology. IT Service also looks good on a resume. Past students have told me that during the interview, they were asked to talk about their experience with IT Service and it helped them get their job.
Where does the IT Service class meet?
The IT Service class meets at the Heritage Place of Indianapolis. It is located at 4550 North Illinois Street Indianapolis, IN 46208.
When does the IT Service class meet?
The IT Service class typically meets on Fridays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Who is in charge of IT Service?
Sally Catlin is in charge of IT Service. You can reach her by phone at 317-506-9997 or through email at [email protected].