2006-07-01 23:09:28 · 13 answers · asked by shelly s 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Once the very basics are mastered, then your dad should be let loose to discover for himself.
I think it would be a good idea to suggest a specific task at first, such as using a search engine to find information, choosing from topics that interest him. This can be made easy by using an engine such as Google where you can set preferences, especially 'Open search results in a new browser window' so that he does not get lost.
The other major task from your point of view is to illustrate the vast possibilities that the internet provides - make your dad aware of what can be achieved, including the scope for personal communication.
2006-07-01 23:42:33 · answer #1 · answered by bumperbuffer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.howstuffworks.com
( This site has great graphic explanations on a very very wide variety of topics)
this is the best site but you'd have to be beside him to show him how to navigate through this site. Wikipedia, is advanced. It's like encyclopedia, definately a no-go. BBC i dunno.
Sit beside him for an hour every week, for a week, there you go.
2006-07-02 01:11:17 · answer #2 · answered by msdniso2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your dad needs to learn the basics
A good place to learn is a senior center
They usually have computers and volunteers
Learning live is better than sites
2006-07-02 00:58:50 · answer #3 · answered by ruralal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's for kids, but this site covers a lot of stuff.
http://www.kidzonline.org/TechTraining/video.asp?UnitQry=Utilizing%20the%20Internet
Really the best way is for him to just click about, make mistakes and learn from them.
Learning how to search effectively will save a lot of frustration.
2006-07-01 23:16:11 · answer #4 · answered by Trish D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try here:
http://www.swfpcug.org/faq/
click on the relevant sections for further help.
The BBC has an excellent Beginner's Guide here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/abbeg/abbeg.shtml
but you will need Macromedia Flash Player to view it. If prompted to download the flash software, accept or download flash player from here:
http://www.filehippo.com/download_flashplayer_ie/
2006-07-01 23:15:38 · answer #5 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
assume xp, got the dummys guide book.buy or library
witch do 1 aswell
2006-07-07 09:00:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boy oh boy I have some sites for him..... pcpitstop....kellys korner.....fthgese two are really goodd. Hope he loves his computer...and good luck
2006-07-01 23:20:32 · answer #7 · answered by rosepetals 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the libaray does basic courses
2006-07-07 22:27:34 · answer #8 · answered by martin r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
teach him what u know ...and let him figure out the rest...besides u r there if he has question...just remind him it won't blow up if he pushes wrong button...
2006-07-01 23:17:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"microsoft interactive training" in your system menu might help.. he will soon pick it up.. yahoo awnsers would be good for dad..
2006-07-01 23:47:45 · answer #10 · answered by paulrb8 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋