so i wanna help my mom.
She knows nothing about computer in fact she hasn't really ever touch one so i bought mine i wanna help her learn i know about security how to use most programs but any suggestions on how to teach her? its like teaching a kindergarten how to use it for the first time what programs do i need for her and no i dont wanna buy any of that cd crap or dvd
2007-10-14 16:15:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I agree with Den B7 in general, but I'd recommend you put her in front of the computer, let her control the keyboard and mouse (and the power button) so she can learn about the computer from step 1 - turning it on. If you're on XP, set up a login for her, so she can learn about logging in, setting a password, managing her own files. Pull up a chair next to her so she can ask you questions, but let her control the process. She'll learn a lot more that way.
2007-10-14 18:13:48 · answer #1 · answered by Spartacus! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the library and get a couple of books on elementary computing and possibly one on microsoft workplace. Then give up through walmart and opt for Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing $10 tops. The medical professionals workplace most commonly makes use of a useful information access software/process so typing might be extra essential than understanding the bits and bobs of a pc.
2016-09-05 09:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a person who teaches senior citizens everyday. I say start very simple by showing her how to play Solitaire. The game is fun and she'll learn how to navigate menus, change options, click the mouse, drag & drop, right click and maximize a screen... all without knowing that she's learning.
Next move her onto the Paint program and challange her to write her name or draw something. She'll again learn about using the mouse and menus (especially the 'clear image' option) and more because now she can save her artwork.
Then go to WordPad and keep everything simple. When she asks, "How do I change the margins" or something like that, then offer her more lessons.
NEVER RUSH, NEVER SHOW HER BY DOING IT YOURSELF & NEVER DO IT FOR HER.
Let mom do it at her own pace!
2007-10-14 16:34:06 · answer #3 · answered by Den B7 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
How about Howstuffworks.com,(Computer Channel)?
2007-10-14 16:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't agree more.
2007-10-18 16:10:02 · answer #5 · answered by jAMes DiMA 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋