Huckleberry Pie Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 OK, so my aunt asked me if I could teach her 8-year old some computer skills. The school gives computer lessons to youngsters, but they do it mostly in theory, sans any hands-on tutorials - and now they're giving the kids a hands-on exam?! I'm not joking, guys; I just needed something to teach those particular fools a lesson... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz The Great Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 What type of PC shit? I mean, most basic things you should be able to teach him yourself. I doubt an 8 year old would be needing any imaging practice or anything revolving around scripting/coding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Pie Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 What type of PC sh*t? I mean, most basic things you should be able to teach her yourself. I doubt an 8 year old would be needing any imaging practice or anything revolving around scripting/coding. The basics, mostly mouse skills and something like that. And oh, she's a girl, any fitting suggestions for her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damjan Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) ^ it doesn't matter whether if it is a girl or a boy,their IQ's are pretty much same. Why don't you teach her yourself,u know lot about PC's. Or. http://www.cybertechhelp.com/tutorial/sect...computer-basics http://www.cybertechhelp.com/tutorial/ (my tut) Keyboard. How to position your hands on a keyboard: Position your left hand on the left side of the typing area, have your left index finger positioned above the key F. Position your right hand on the center of the typing area, have your right index finger positioned above the key J. F and J keys have a raised little dot or a bar which allows you to easily feel the keys even if you don't look at the keypad. The navigation keypad and the numeric keypad are used only with the right hand. The F row is shared between both hands. How to type: There are 2 ways to type: either you touch-type with your 10 fingers without looking at the keypad while looking at the monitor or "hunt and peck" the keys with several fingers and your eyes look for the right keys. A keyboard is designed to be used with both usages. Every finger has a dedicated position on the typing area so that typing becomes a rapid and easy task. The following drawing shows these theoretical positions which is up to you to follow: Fingers must touch the center of the key and come back to a resting position (letters shown above the fingers) on the home row (the third row from the bottom, as indicated on the picture, where the keys F and J belongs to). When typing, the hand should float over the keyboard. When not typing, the hands can rest briefly either on the table or on the palmrest if it has been attached. Combination of keys: Shift, Control (Ctrl), and Alt Gr keys are used in combination with other alpha numeric keys on the typing area. They have to be pressed when another key is used. Mouse. How to position your hand on a mouse: Place your hand on top of the mouse, and grip the mouse at your preference. If you are right handed, the index finger should click the left button. You are now ready to mouse and click. How to mouse and click: Mousing should require only the motion of the fingers, not the whole hand. Look at the pointer on the screen and move the mouse between your thumb and pinky fingers according to your desired direction. Remember that the distance to reach an object on the screen is very small for the mouse and your hand on the table. For maximum precision, the 2 fingers should move less than a millimeter. You can configure the pointer speed by launching the Mouse Properties windows in the Control Panel, or with the manufacturer drivers. The left button of the mouse is used to click on a software button on the screen (or an Internet link on a web page) to launch either a function, or a window etc. The right button is used to open a dynamic context menu close to the pointer position on the screen, from which commands can be launched, and then disappear. The roller between the 2 buttons on the mouse replaces the vertical scroll bar movement on the window to navigate up and down either on a page, a spreadsheet, a picture, etc: roll wheel up (extend your finger) to scroll up and roll wheel down (flex your finger) to scroll down. Usually all buttons are programmable to change their settings and functions depending on your preferences. Also, many mice now have additional buttons like an Internet Back in the thumb scoop of the mouse. Edited February 16, 2009 by Steam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Pie Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 ^ it doesn't matter whether if it is a girl or a boy,their IQ's are pretty much same.Why don't you teach her yourself, you know a lot about PC's. Or. http://www.cybertechhelp.com/tutorial/sect...computer-basics http://www.cybertechhelp.com/tutorial/ (my tut) Yeah, you're right. Does a round of point-and-clicking with Dora or any other children's CD-ROM help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Teach her yourself, sit with her and let her take control, but tell her where to click and stuff at first so she gets the hang of things. I guess the Disney website might be a good place to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz The Great Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Nick Jr's website would probably help, too. Do you have a department store like Walmart? If you do, check in the PC software section for cheap kids games and PC learning shit. You could probably find a few things between 5 and 20 dollars((that's American, I'm not good with monetary conversion)). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarrem Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Some torrent sites like Demonoid have kids sections on them, I don't suggest you download them though as that is illegal. I am just informing you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz The Great Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Demonoid closed registration. You have to be invited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Pie Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Teach her yourself, sit with her and let her take control, but tell her where to click and stuff at first so she gets the hang of things. I guess the Disney website might be a good place to start. That's my current tactic. As of now she is doing somewhat well, since she can pick up rather easily when it comes to certain tasks, although she still has a lot to learn on how to wield a mouse... Nick Jr's website would probably help, too.Do you have a department store like Walmart? If you do, check in the PC software section for cheap kids games and PC learning shit. You could probably find a few things between 5 and 20 dollars((that's American, I'm not good with monetary conversion)). Hmm, agreed. We do have software shops in department stores; Maybe I'll try buying some CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs of children's educational titles and let her click the freak out of it... Any more and I'll teach her hand-eye coordination skills in San Andreas (the driving parts, that is)... Or maybe not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstarrem Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Demonoid closed registration. You have to be invited. Then people can invite you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Pie Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Then people can invite you. But it's illegal, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damjan Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 ^^^^^ lol wut. teh pirate bay's better,although i can invite you on demonoid if u want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Pie Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 ^^^^^ lol wut.teh pirate bay's better Nah, I'll just borrow the Madeline CD-ROM from my friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Pie Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 An update on my niece's computer lesson: Not much of a dramatic update, just some rudimentary typing lesson, although I would like to teach her some more if I have enough time. And she also drove a BMW in GTA San Andreas; nope, I didn't let her loose with a weapon in her hand, I just used a trainer, spawned a car, and made her go around in an airport runway, while waiting for my Madeline CD-ROM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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