Know of any programs that teach the basics of using a computer?

[kainedamo]

I need to find a program that helps to teach the basics of computing. How to use a mouse, the basics of using the Internet, any of that kind of stuff.

I'm going away for a month and my Dad wants to use the computer. There's too much for me too teach him and I'm not a good teacher either. It would be very handy if there were a program he could just open up that would teach him all the basics.

 

[black_dust]

Dont know of any programme but there are butt loads of websites maybe you could print some stuff off for him?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/abbeg/abbeg.shtml

Thats a very interactive site you could show him before you go teaches all the basic stuff

 

[jaguarr]

http://www.videoprofessor.com/

jag

 

[Spelunking Man]

I need to find a program that helps to teach the basics of computing. How to use a mouse, the basics of using the Internet, any of that kind of stuff.

I'm going away for a month and my Dad wants to use the computer. There's too much for me too teach him and I'm not a good teacher either. It would be very handy if there were a program he could just open up that would teach him all the basics.

A program by your definition I hope is not referring to software programs. Because installing software programs requires minimal knowledge on using a computer, such as clicking a mouse and login to Windows.

The best program available is having a human tutor

Buy him one of the Dummies books. You could teach him to place an order via amazon.com rather than going to a conventional book store. Hope this helps... Sorta...

 

[Danger Mouse]

I agree with SM, kaine. Basically, you're asking your dad to drive himself to driving school.