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Computer classes for kids.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Alicia May 13, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Favorites
I need some help/advise. here's a background on my problem. My son, Shaun 5yrs, is in day school. One of the things he takes is computer classes. It's just basic skills, how to use a mouse, keyboard…Continue
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Stephen Martin replied to Stephen Martin's discussion 'Computer classes for kids.'"I'm a Sysadmin and yes I have shown how to do a lot of things in Linux and Windows. The classes are more of a way for him to get a better foundation so he doesn't have all the bad habits that I've picked up over the years."
Chris Rumore replied to Stephen Martin's discussion 'Computer classes for kids.'" I second the "Teach him yourself" suggestion. This would be great "bonding time" as well as a great opportunity to teach him to be "cautiously curious". 5 is all about "Good guys and bad…"
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I need some help/advise. here's a background on my problem. My son, Shaun 5yrs, is in day school. One of the things he takes is computer classes. It's just basic skills, how to use a mouse, keyboard and problem solving. As of the first of the month the business that ran the classes closed it's doors. My problem is where do we go from here? Shaun starts "Big" School this fall and will get some type of computer classes there. Being the Geekdad I am I just can't leave it at that. Do you guys(and…See More
Daniel Donahoo replied to Stephen Martin's discussion 'Computer classes for kids.'"Have you thought about how you could teach him some of this stuff yourself. It doesn't need to take much time - you could start anywhere really. I'd focus maybe on some graphics programs, or even simple games that encourage mouse use and…"
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I need some help/advise. here's a background on my problem. My son, Shaun 5yrs, is in day school. One of the things he takes is computer classes. It's just basic skills, how to use a mouse, keyboard and problem solving. As of the first of the month the business that ran the classes closed it's doors. My problem is where do we go from here? Shaun starts "Big" School this fall and will get some type of computer classes there. Being the Geekdad I am I just can't leave it at that. Do you guys(and…See More
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