Essential Computers: Computing with your Kids

There are so many possibilities presented by the computer in the home that it can be difficult to know precisely where to start when it comes to introducing your children to the technology and the opportunities it offers. This book will provide a few pointers to help you with this problem by suggesting several activities that you can share with your children in front of the computer. The book deals with the difficult question of safe surfing and suggests ways that your children can be protected while online. A project that involves creating a simple drawing illustrates the basic techniques of Microsoft Paint. This leads on to writing an illustrated story making a birthday card and downloading text and images from the web. A directory of interesting websites is near the end of the book.