Keeping our elders safe on the Net
July 2, 2011 7:58 PM Subscribe
Looking for training videos & resources designed for older generations to familiarize them with basic Internet skills including checking email, using web searches, and how to avoid various scams and be web safe.
I'm looking for resources to help the older generations in my family access the Internet safely and proficiently so that they may stay in-touch with distant friends and family.
I'm looking for resources to help the older generations in my family access the Internet safely and proficiently so that they may stay in-touch with distant friends and family.
The BBC's Webwise: a beginner's guide to using the Internet.
posted by bentley at 8:45 PM on July 2, 2011
posted by bentley at 8:45 PM on July 2, 2011
I'd start them at 20 Things I Learned About Browsers & The Web, which is also a very nice demonstration of modern web technologes, assuming they are set up with a modern browser.
I apoligise in advance for the self links that follow, but it was the lack of clear, basic, and up-to-date introductory material of the kind you are looking for that caused me to write my own for some beginner classes I teach to adult students: articles on the difference between the Internet and the web, efficient search techniques, using HTTPS, creative ways of using Google and alternative search engines which you may find useful.
posted by Bora Horza Gobuchul at 10:39 PM on July 2, 2011
I apoligise in advance for the self links that follow, but it was the lack of clear, basic, and up-to-date introductory material of the kind you are looking for that caused me to write my own for some beginner classes I teach to adult students: articles on the difference between the Internet and the web, efficient search techniques, using HTTPS, creative ways of using Google and alternative search engines which you may find useful.
posted by Bora Horza Gobuchul at 10:39 PM on July 2, 2011
MakeUseOf.com has a lot of free downloadable guides on various tech topics.
posted by SuperSquirrel at 7:33 AM on July 3, 2011
posted by SuperSquirrel at 7:33 AM on July 3, 2011
On a whim, I checked out the AARP's site, and sure enough, they have some introductory technology guides too.
posted by SuperSquirrel at 7:35 AM on July 3, 2011
posted by SuperSquirrel at 7:35 AM on July 3, 2011
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posted by miasma at 8:16 PM on July 2, 2011