If they really have not worked with computers at all then you are in for a real treat. I have tried to explain things to several such people and it can be very challenging. They may be intimidated by this learning experience. My suggestion is to start on a white board with terminology and go slowly. I would not have them touch the keyboard until they are comfortable with you and each other. I hope that you have at least 5 hours with these guys. Keith Bachman wrote: > I was asked by an administration official at my college (actually my > boss’s boss) if I could help train in a trio of older students who have > never used the Internet or a computer before. We have access to a set > of Windows XP PCs, but they are locked down (I could see about getting > some things added/removed, like Mozilla or something, they have IE and > Office 2003) > > > > What would you guys suggest starting these guys out on, and any tips or > suggestions, as well as any websites that you’ve found (or made) in > assisting with this (‘Beginners Guide to Using Computers’ etc) > > > > They are also going into the INT (Information Networking Technology) > Program (which I’m in as well) so anything pointing down that direction > would also be useful. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Keith Bachman > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > Help beta test TCLUG's potential new home: http://plone.mn-linux.org > Got pictures for TCLUG? Beta test http://plone.mn-linux.org/gallery > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list -- Eric (Rick) Meyerhoff _______________________________________________ TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota Help beta test TCLUG's potential new home: http://plone.mn-linux.org Got pictures for TCLUG? Beta test http://plone.mn-linux.org/gallery tclug-list at mn-linux.org https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list