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How to teach computer to parents

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harshilsharma63
harshilsharma63 Original post #1
Jul 17, 2013 at 5:15 PM
Hi. i want to teach computer to my mom. She knowes how to perform basic tasks like playing songs. So what sequence should I follow? Which tools should I introduce to?
TheHumanBot
Jul 17, 2013 at 5:45 PM
you didnt mention what you are teaching?
Flash
Flash #3
Jul 17, 2013 at 5:53 PM
Whether she's having any smartphone/ tablet?
If yes, it will be very easy to learn.

"Start menu" to the rescue, no problem anyway..
Forgot to ask, are you using Linux? :shock:
harshilsharma63
Jul 17, 2013 at 6:04 PM
you didnt mention what you are teaching?

I want to teach Word and Excel (only basic things) and other Windows' basics. I want to know what should I teach regarding windows?

Whether she's having any smartphone/ tablet?
If yes, it will be very easy to learn.

"Start menu" to the rescue, no problem anyway..
Forgot to ask, are you using Linux? :shock:

I'm using Windows. Actually the problem is that, I want to teach her computer for the purpose of jobs. I have WIndows 8, they'll be having WIn 7. i have office 2010, they'll be having office 2007 :(
TheHumanBot
Jul 17, 2013 at 6:12 PM
Windows =>
What is desktop? icons, arrange icons, changing screensavers, wallpaper, creating folders, shortcuts, task-bar, time settings, system tray, start menu, accessories notepad (typing then saving file, opening file then start word-pad and show changing fonts, color and other options, calculator
what is my computer? about drives. copy paste cut creating shortcut to file/folder/software. rename delete
copying files from DVD to local drives.


guess this will keep you busy for next 1 week. :D
will update later.
Zangetsu
Jul 17, 2013 at 6:46 PM
solitaire,spider solitaire,minesweeper,mspaint,notepad,
playing videos,audio.
SaiyanGoku
Jul 18, 2013 at 2:50 AM
Just teach her the controls of a good FPS/TPS/Hack-n-slash game. Her typing speeds will improve.
TheHumanBot
Jul 20, 2013 at 9:05 AM
if home pc have internet then here is channel that teaches computer in Hindi.
Gyanyagya - YouTube
TheHumanBot
Jul 20, 2013 at 9:28 AM
Hmmm. you can order them on DVD for 200 bucks. just saying.
then go as i said and i will update you later whats next. you can skip things that is not important in your case.
just want to learn editing documents then i highly suggest notepad => wordpad=> ms-word.
harshilsharma63
Jul 20, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Thanks. Currently she isn't able to get some free time, so I'll try later :)
skeletor
skeletor #12
Jul 22, 2013 at 4:36 AM
Teaching Ubuntu 12.04 is easier than teaching Windows. I've tried and tested it.
Gollum
Gollum #14
Jul 22, 2013 at 9:18 AM
I gave up on teaching computers to my PC
I tried with desktop and but my parents said they wanted laptop
gave laptop and its been sitting somewhere in the closet since then.
Best advice, teach them to use facebook and to learn to google stuff. nuff said.