I would like to get into computers do you think having a qualified computer tutor once a week is a good idea?

Question

I work so I could'nt go to college and would prefer one to one rather than a online course ? thanks

Answer 1

I tend to disagree with "self-learning": it is tedious and often very frustrating!
A tutor? Yes and no. A course is usually designed for a particular purpose, such as "using words", or "using a spreadsheet" etc... which may not be what you want to do.
Many years ago (25+!) I started AutoCAD. Alone. Took me a week to understand how to draw a line, until an experienced user gave me guidance. Use AutoCAD since, without tutor (actually, I teach it...)
Tried programming, with Turbo C. Couldn't get the grip of it, until someone show me the process of writing a simple piece of code, with make and link files. Have not stopped programming since.
So, go half way: set yourself a target: "I want to achieve this".
(whatever: a drawing, a small program, a game...). Plan what you want to achieve. Then call a tutor to get you started. Continue alone and call the tutor only when you are really stuck (or go to designers/user forums: there are 1000s around).
Good luck!

Answer 2

I wouldnt bother with a tutor, the fun comes from experimenting yourself. most software comes with 'wizards' to teach you how to use aspects of the product, if you get really stuck then there are forums galore out there on the web covering every subject you could think of. The trick is to acually use the computer rather than surf or play games. Read magazines and online articles, try alternative software (i.e. firefox instead of internet explorer), create compillation cd's, write a new c.v. the more you use it the more confident you will become and the more you will try. Just remember its really hard to break a computer, the worst your likely to do is corrupt windows but it can be repaired or reinstalled. Your first project should be to copy your important files onto a cd/dvd in case you do :) building a computer from scratch is also a good way of learning as you feel more attached to it and it really helps confidence ( a good use for the money youve saved by not having a tutor), its not as hard as it sounds either, just serach the web to find out how.
Start slowly, dont give up and most importantly have fun, if you get stuck theres always the web

Answer 3

Actually, you don't need to go anywhere to learn about a computer. Everything is so easy now-a-days, that you just need to try it yourself. There are a few things I did when I first began learning because I was too afraid of computers. The first thing you can do is go to your Works or Word Perfect. Begin by typing a letter, not worrying about any misspellings or anything. Now you can begin punching all the top keys one at a time and it will give you instructions and you will become more familiar with the programs. You will learn how to copy, paste, save and the different programs on your computer that is available. Buying programs are for people who want to be really advanced or they have things they need on the computer which need to be downloaded.

Answer 4

If you can find somebody knowledgable about computers that is willing to tutor you (for free or for cheap) then go for it!! But I learned everything I know just by messing around with them (and I run a semi-successful computer repair business). The best way to learn is to just jump in and start messing around with stuff (both hardware and software). Good luck!!

Answer 5

A home tutor can work out very expensive.
There are some very good online self-tutor courses which you can work around your days off.
You don`t have to rush this, take your time and enjoy the courses.

Answer 6

Do a Google search for computing courses.

Answer 7

depends how quickly you learn and how long the weekly session is


My missus used to have a session with her tutor every evening and twice at weekends (that was before she left me of course)


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Answer 8

Once a week isn't much, compared to what you can learn by sitting one hour per day in front of your PC. I'd recommend also Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/) and http://computer.howstuffworks.com/

Answer 9

you can start studying on your own. go to "how to" forums and read on.