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Teaching Computer Lit. in Developing Countries?

Posted by Cliff on from the non-physical-reading-material dept.

Pro777 asks: "I am a US Peace Corps volunteer currently teaching 'Computer Studies' at a High School in the Republic of Samoa, in the South Pacific. Anyways, myself and other IT teachers are having a difficult time finding a good digital textbook to teach basic skills such as basic computer architecture, word processing, and using spreadsheets. Real textbooks are cost prohibitive, and a lot of what is found is too high level for our students. Any suggestions?"

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  1. try wikibooks by reverius · · Score: 5, Informative

    I think this is the perfect (and intended) use for Wikibooks.

    One book that might be useful: Windows XP for Beginners.