An overview of computers:
Computer glossary toolkit - http://nihseniorhealth.gov/toolkit/toolkitfiles/pdf/Glossary.pdf
1) Practice using the mouse – http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/courses/computer-basics/lessons/the-mouse
2) Practice using the keyboard - http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/courses/computer-basics/lessons/the-keyboard
3) Play a mouse game - http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/courses/computer-basics/lessons/clicky-mouse-game
4) Try a computer quiz (just for fun and might challenge you to ask even more questions - http://cuip.uchicago.edu/wit/2000/curriculum/homeroommodules/compBasics/CBGenQuiz3.htm
5) The computer keyboard is commonly known as the Qwerty Keyboard – here is why http://www.howstuffworks.com/question458.htm
6) List
of all your computer keys: http://www.computerhope.com/shortcut.htm
7) All
the Keyboard keys you will need to use: http://www.computerhope.com/shortcut.htm
8) List
of all the Function Keys: http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000306.htm
9) Please
note that Apple’s computer keyboards, operating system, programme functions
etc. have different functions, tools and features- http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1343
Internet safety and privacy:
How the internet works -
1) Internet and computer privacy tips - http://www.truste.com/products-and-services/consumer_privacy/privacy_tips#practices
2) Cyber smart games - http://www.digitalliteracy.gov/resources-by-term/79
3) A Guide to Getting Started on the Internet - intended for internet novices, this site offers help with email, jargon and searching for information - http://www.imaginarylandscape.com/helpweb/welcome.html
4) Internet Basics - http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/courses/internet-basics/
5) Cybersafety - http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/
6) Computer Security - http://www.netsafe.org.nz/keeping_safe.php?sectionID=computers&pageID=253&menuID=253
7) Internet Tips and list of Answers - http://www.computerhope.com/tips/internet.htm
8) Security for Senior computer users
http://www.afp.gov.au/policing/cybercrime/~/media/afp/pdf/s/security-on-the-internet.ashx
9) Social Media Rules for Seniors - http://seniorcarecorner.com/social-media-rules-for-senior-loved-ones
4) Internet Basics - http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/courses/internet-basics/
5) Cybersafety - http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/
6) Computer Security - http://www.netsafe.org.nz/keeping_safe.php?sectionID=computers&pageID=253&menuID=253
7) Internet Tips and list of Answers - http://www.computerhope.com/tips/internet.htm
8) Security for Senior computer users
http://www.afp.gov.au/policing/cybercrime/~/media/afp/pdf/s/security-on-the-internet.ashx
9) Social Media Rules for Seniors - http://seniorcarecorner.com/social-media-rules-for-senior-loved-ones
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