Ever feel like 3rd graders know more than you do about computers? Those of us for whom technical things do not come easily are at a disadvantage in the technical world of computers. The techies are at a disadvantage in our artsy world but they don't need to know how to create a one of a kind felted dress but we need to know how to effectively use computers.
To correct my lack of computer skills I made a list of what I needed to learn-ie. downloading files, cut and paste etc. and then I hired a high school sophomore to teach me the skills I was lacking. I offered her a price/hour for a 2 hr. session/week. She is very computer literate and her father is a techi geek so what she didn't know he taught her and she then taught me. One on one worked so much better for me than a large class where everyone has different skills and needs. So if you are struggling with your computer consider hiring a student-they are knowledgeable and much less expensive than a professional one on one. Just like hiring a professional make sure that you mesh personality wise and that they can teach you what you need to learn. Let me know how this works out for you.
To correct my lack of computer skills I made a list of what I needed to learn-ie. downloading files, cut and paste etc. and then I hired a high school sophomore to teach me the skills I was lacking. I offered her a price/hour for a 2 hr. session/week. She is very computer literate and her father is a techi geek so what she didn't know he taught her and she then taught me. One on one worked so much better for me than a large class where everyone has different skills and needs. So if you are struggling with your computer consider hiring a student-they are knowledgeable and much less expensive than a professional one on one. Just like hiring a professional make sure that you mesh personality wise and that they can teach you what you need to learn. Let me know how this works out for you.
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