The Buddy Way of Learning

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The Buddy Way of Learning

• Jean Masson,
• Peter Macfarlane,
• John Quigley,
• Eric Sutherland

http//groups.msn.com/3lcomputerclub/computerbuddy
pages.msnw
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Jeans important point

• I treat the session as an informal friendly
  introduction rather than an instructor/student
  situation. I regard it as an opportunity to
  facilitate the learning process especially if the
  learner is a complete newcomer. I clearly recall
  my sense of trepidation, not to mention
  desperation, during my first computer experience.
• http//groups.msn.com/3lcomputerclub/jean.msnw

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Peters important point

• First Steps Unless it is clear that it will be
  too basic, I start with the BBC Webwise
  programme, accessed by a Desktop icon on the PC.
  This ensures that the buddy immediately sees the
  student in action, and can evaluate whether the
  whole business is completely new to them, and
  whether or not they are interested, for example,
  in the history of the Internet, or want to get
  straight into the action.
• http//groups.msn.com/3lcomputerclub/peter1.msnw
  

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Erics important point

• Check out the student's expectations by
  asking encouragingly what she/he hopes to gain.
  Common responses are
• how to send E-Mail
• how to find web sites
• how to find sites to book flights or holidays
• how to use Search Engines.
• how to compile a letter, print it, and create a
  folder and file.
• http//groups.msn.com/3lcomputerclub/eric.msnw

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Johns important point

• It is so necessary for continuing success for
  people of any age to be able to review what they
  have learned after a session at a computer. That
  is why a clear handout or an easy-to-follow
  booklet is worth its weight in gold.
• http//groups.msn.com/3lcomputerclub/john.msnw

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Vals points

• Computer crashes are NOT like car crashes - it is
  rarely serious
• Like any skill, you only really learn when you
  have hands-on experience
• You learn fast when you want to know
• You learn fast when you are enjoying yourself