Helping senior citizens

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People always wonder why they need the internet. they ask “why do I need to know how to use a computer and surf the web?” Well let me tell you.
Knowing how to use a computer is becoming more and more important every day. Jobs for an example is a big point. Some jobs only have their applications online, so how would you find and fill out their application if you don't even know how to use a computer?
There are lots of senior citizens out there in the world that are clueless with the internet and even more clueless about a computer. Some senior citizens don't even know how to plug in a computer because when they where little they had to do everything in person. Not saying that it was a bad thing that they did but its more time consuming.
My goal of a senior project is to teach them seniors how to use the computer. I wanna show them how to turn on the computer, use mouse and keyboard, and most importantly how to use the internet/surf the web. I want to show them how important it is to use the internet. They could use it so much in their lives. if they need to order more stuff from a store they could easily look it up on the internet and get it shipped straight to there house. this way they don't have to get in a car and drive.
The first thing I am going to show them how to do is turn on the computer. This is the most important because how else will they surf the web if they don't know how to turn on the computer. Then I was planning on teaching them how to create their user. this is so they can have there own personal use that they can log on to and save their stuff to on the desktop. Next I want to show them how to create a Email address and Email people. I believe a email adress is very important because it will allow them to com...

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...requentlyAskedQuestionsFAQ/UsingComputersandtheInternetforTeaching.aspx http://www.basicsbee.com/. www. education.pitt is a collage website that gives you help in teaching people. they give you little strategies to help you out. basic bee is a website that has step by step info on questions you need to ask. the website is great if you are just starting off. its a great base line. But of course you need a little more research to be a strong teacher. in conclusion this is my research paper. I cant wait till I get started on helping the senior citizens. I am very excited and happy with my project assignment. I know most of the seniors at the center cant wait till they learn new things. I just can not wait till I teach them all I can. I want this project to continue even after I finish my project. I am excited and want to see people stand up and help their community.

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