2006-08-25 04:41:33 · 13 answers · asked by bob 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
make her a little chart with important hints that will help her to learn and remember them... and post it near her computer so she can always refer to them... and put your phone number at the bottom in case she gets stuck lol..
2006-08-25 04:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by Ms Fortune 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We teach Internet at a large senior retirement community and know the problems you have. Amazon.com has a number of teaching books (key words: "seniors learning the computer". They are step by step and well illustrated. Get the USED copies at low prices and walk her thru the first stages. Fear of damage is the biggest problem. Then Memory ...sadly the main problem.
Start with Solitair to learn mouse skills!
2006-08-25 04:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Lee H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Keep her password entry to a minimum. Like no password to just turn on computer.
Put the icons she will use on the desktop in the order she would use them.
Have her wite down on a note pad the order of what you do and how to do it along with passwords.
Re-assure her she will remember how to do it all eventually. Have her get like a yahoo addy so she can use that browser and yahoo for e-mail and surfing.
Biggest things is to make it as few steps as possible untill she gets the hang of it.
2006-08-25 04:49:35 · answer #3 · answered by Heather B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't overload her with data & jargon. Keep it simple. Start her off doing a simple web search or just typing a email to a friend or family member. It's going to take patients on both of your parts.
2006-08-25 04:46:28 · answer #4 · answered by acidcrap 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well as the saying goes "cant teach an old dog new tricks"
but other than that.. maybe rather than explaining press start, explain it will colours, eg press green click programs, its hard to explain to some people, there is many books out there for beginners etc.
2006-08-25 04:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put tickets on the buttons and write a note how to use the computer and stick it on the desk.
2006-08-25 04:46:03 · answer #6 · answered by PainMaster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write detailed instructions and do screen captures for her to see and show her at the same time, learning is always best when having her doing while you tell her. And the key is repitition.
2006-08-25 04:47:27 · answer #7 · answered by the_proms 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Step by step instructions with a lot of patience and love.
2006-08-25 04:53:35 · answer #8 · answered by Leighbucks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i prefer for her to write the notes her self "if she can" else u can write while she is beside u using steps and arrows or charts.
dont overload her head and be patient. every thing will go with practice.
2006-08-25 05:05:03 · answer #9 · answered by Fatima 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you are wasting your time. my mother has had a computer for 7 years and can barely send email
2006-08-25 04:55:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋