Wikibooks is project that was started 2003 with the mission to create a free collection of open-content textbooks that anyone can edit. Since the founding, volunteers have written about 26,463 modules in a multitude of textbooks.One interesting projects is the “Basic Computing Using Windows”. Reading this book you will get a basic knowledge on how to use your computer. You can read (and write) directly on the web or download it as a pdf.
Good luck with learning more about computers!
Actden has some free online tutorials for Microsofts products on their website. By looking at the illustration this is perhaps most suitable for young persons. But for you who wants very basic skills this might be a good start.
There are many web based resourses on how to handle the computer for teachers and pupils on BBC:s online learning website. Their newest and perhaps most ambitious project is an interactive and game based toll, and it’s a fun way to receive basic computer skills. In addition the knowledge is being put in a context rather than just show the functions.>>Visit BBC:s online learning website and Computer tutor 2
I promised you a list of software for protecting your computer against viruses and other threats. Of course I’m not the first to do this, so instead I give you the firewallguide.com “some of the best personal firewalls and Internet security products and services that are available free for personal use”. And really they are, my favourites:The list also consists of software for Back Up Files Online, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Trojan, Parental 'Content' Filter, Popup Stopper and more.
Don’t spend unnecessary money on software that you are able to download for free, and it’s just as good.
Se the entire list >>
This is a extensive site were you will receive information about almost everything in information technology. Quite much commercials but very informative with blogss, podcasts, news in different sectors and much more.
“InfoWorld provides in-depth technical analysis on key products, solutions, and technologies for sound buying decisions and business gain”.
I’ll try to complete the list of freeware this weekend that I promised a couple of days a go. Check in on Sunday or Monday and you get it.
Everyday computer use isn’t a problem for most of the teenagers and kids today. There are different ways to look upon this; some think it’s a great tool for learning if young people are engaged in an exploration of language, games, social interaction, and self-directed education that can be used to support learning with help of IT. Some thinks this damaged young people e.g. unsocial behaviours, physical inactivity, less creativity, visiting inappropriate webpage’s.
The fact is that most kids and teenagers with computer access know how to use it, and the question is; do you?
The digital media and learning initiative have more information
“ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) program in the Gulf region, has announced its 2006 results on the implementation of computer skills and digital literacy in the region. The results pointed out that the general level of digital literacy in the region has witnessed a sharp increase.This has been achieved due to the commitments of the governments in the region to promote civic skills needed in modern society. The results also highlighted that the categories of Women and individuals with special needs have seen a climb in the enrolment in the ICDL’s digital literacy program.”
This is a great IT help page from the
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Don’t ignore the basics. Embrace them, and look into ICDL as a mechanism for getting on in your working life and in other parts where you need a computer.
If you are interested in more advanced computer skills we also offer ICDL advanced.
