subject: Back To School Computer Basics [print this page] If you have kids then you already know you will need to buy school supplies for their beginning of the school year. It is now essential to have a pc as well as the other traditional supplies. Imagine the school classroom, and the first day for all the children, and the fact that having the right tools will help your child start off on the right foot.
Schools are starting earlier with getting younger children accustomed to using computers. Initially the youngest will only use the computers in the school library to look for books and play games. Even though it is only games it is still a valuable experience for young children. They are playing while learning all the different things that a computer can do.
The older kids, those just starting their final four grades before college will have much greater needs for a computer. This is the time that their classes will start to be looked at for college admission. Many schools are switching to online books now as well. You can walk into one of many classrooms and see a whole row of computers on each desk.
It is smart to consider buying your child their own laptop at this point in life. They will also need to get online with their own computer. It is the best way to keep your child ahead of the game as opposed to falling behind. Wireless internet is one choice. If your child will be able to complete much of their schoolwork online and the spend a lot of time getting carted around, then going wireless is important.
Many kids go to school, then go home. If your child spends his day this way then a home internet connection is what will be needed. Depending on the area of the home there will be several options for internet connections. Dial-up can be pretty frustrating. For people that have no phone or cable connection available, they will likely have to get a satellite internet connection. With all the school work being online it means that parents will be able to see more clearly what is going on and stay on top of progress.
