Training and Practice Makes Perfect
Practice makes perfect – this is very much the case with learning something new, especially the computer and the Internet. But sometimes it’s hard to practice on your own when you don’t know where or how to begin.
If you asked a family member to help you, perhaps you were lost in the demonstration of things. Your nephew probably told you to “do this not that and go here not there.” I’m almost certain that none of it made any sense to you.
Let’s be real, chances are if you were able to access this article, you are likely an experience computer and Internet user. But what about your paren'ts or grandparen'ts, have they ever bothered you for training lessons?
At the Barbara Frum Library, we offer one-on-one computer lessons from the very start of the computer learning process – no prior experience required. The core advantage of this service is that each learner is paired up with a librarian that knows how to socialize the roundabouts of the computer and the Internet, so you don’t just get someone showing you how to do something, you get the explanation behind it as well. It’s a proven fact that knowing the “why” behind a fact and getting the verbal communication of it, helps with memory retention.
If you know anybody that may be interested in this service, please call us and inquire about the USER ED program.
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