Many members of our CompuChild family know that we're a big fan of Kidzui, but we're not the only ones! Turns out that cnet, long a go-to place for tech information, reviews, and safe software downloads, is also a fan. They've given Kidzui a 5-star rating as the choice for parental control software. Check it out! And don't forget that CompuChild fans can get a discount membership in Kidzui when they subscribe by using the coupon available at www.compuchild.com.
New Registration Option for Adult Students!
Tue, 11/03/2009 — RobinWe're excited to announce that there is now an online registration capability for adults seeking to sign up for our classes! This new feature is available for our all our classes in both Middletown and Warwick, RI.
When you go to the Adult Classes page on our site, you'll see a Register button at the bottom of the page. When you click on it, you'll be taken to our new store. There, you'll see all our upcoming classes for the next few months. You can enroll in any of the classes through our store. All credit or debit card payments are processed securely through PayPal, so that your identity is protected.
We are pleased to offer a discount to fellow members of the Newport Chamber of Commerce, and to the men and women in the military and their families. However, we haven't yet figured out how to implement that using this new shopping cart, so if you are one of those students, please alert us prior to the class and we'll refund your discount amount on class day.
We're excited to offer this new service, and we hope that it works well for you. If you have any suggestions or questions, please don't hesitate to call or email.
See you in class!
First Adult Newsletter
Thu, 10/22/2009 — RobinIn honor of Computer Learning Month, the first issue of ping is now available! ping is a newsletter for adults. In future issues, readers will find helpful hints and information that they can apply to the work they do on their own computers. The intent is to provide helpful information to Windows users, MacOS users, and even Ubuntu users. So, visit our Publications page to check it out! Please don't hesitate to let us know how you like it or if you have any suggestions or recommendations to make it better.
Good reading!
October is Computer Learning Month!
Mon, 10/19/2009 — RobinComputer Learning Month was started in October 1987. It was officially sanctioned by both houses of Congress and supported by many businesses and organizations in the industry and in education as a way to recognize the effect computers have had on education. That was 10 years after the birth of the personal computer, and 22 years ago!
In the September 1987 issue of Compute! magazine, Ken Wasch, who was the executive director of the Software Publisher's Association, said, "It's an opportunity for all of us, as parents or educators, to take a close look at how our kids are using computers and to acknowledge the strides in education made possible by teachers who effectively use the technology." He added, "What's important about computer learning isn't the master of technology by whiz kids and hackers, but how millions of ordinary kids are using computers to develop critical-thinking abilities, academic skills, and creativity. That's what Computer Learning Month is all about."
At CompuChild, we help children express their creativity and develop critical-thinking and academic skills, but our primary mission is to teach children how to understand the technology, use it correctly, and use it independently. If you're a CompuChild parent, and you have a story you want to tell about your child's technology skill development, please send it to be shared. If you're not a CompuChild parent but want to become one, you can enroll your child at any time in the CompuChild program at school. If we're not teaching at your child's school, let us know!
Happy Computer Learning Month! to all computer users!
Empower Yourself!!!
Thu, 09/17/2009 — Robin
Empower Yourself! Master skills that put you in control of your computer!
In response to frequent requests, our adult lessons are now offered as 3-hour workshops, allowing participants to cover more material in one day, but still leaving most of the day for other activities.
- Each workshop includes coffee or tea and something to knosh on during a break, as well as handouts for students to keep and use again later.
- Workshops are limited to 6 participants maximum.
- The workshops listed below will be conducted at the VFW Post 4487, 52 Underwood Lane, Middletown, RI 02842 (between the Getty station and the Coddington Brewery)
- Due to small class size, advanced registration is required and will guarantee a seat. We accept cash, check, credit cards, and Newport Chamber of Commerce gift certificates.
The following workshops are scheduled through the end of 2009:
Please don't hesitate to call or email with questions.
Kids Science Challenge
Fri, 09/04/2009 — RobinWhether your child is a budding mad scientist or isn't crazy about science at all, there are places you can visit together that might ignite some science passion. These are some of the sites you can visit with your school-ager:
