How To Learn To Use
Any Software Application You Want
Books
As Learning Aids
The Good of Books:
1. Books accommodates the level of users- Training manuals are written
for various audiences. If you know your way around a computer and have
no experience with an application, there's a book for you. If you have
had prior experience with the program, but do not know everything there
is to know, they have your book, too. Even if you're not sure what a mouse
is, they have a book for you, too.
2. Books allow you to learn away from the computer- There are no system
requirements here.
3. Visual books lead the way- We would encourage you to find books with
as many visuals as possible. A very successful series is the visual learning
books where everything is taught through diagrams. This is great for programs
you are totally new to.
4. There are no physical or time limits associated with books- This allows
to learn at your own pace whenever you can find the time.
5. Look for project oriented books- For most people the best way to learn
is to learn by doing. If you have to choose between different books, always
choose a book that enables you to complete a project. You're sure to get
a lot more out of it.
Limitations of Books:
1. Some books are very bulky- There are a few series of books a lot of
people will not purchase just because the are heavy and cumbersome.
2. Books get outdated quickly- Every year a new version of that software
you want to learn about comes out with something new. The publishers get
to take a look at the software before you. But, by the time a book about
software is in print, you have roughly six months before the application's
next version comes out.
3. Some books are not interactive- Publishers are getting the message
that people learn by doing. Most publishers are rolling out some quality
CD-ROM's with their books. But, still a great number of books are naturally
not interactive.
4. Some books assume you understand basic computing (i.e., use of the
mouse, Operating System). If you happen to come across one of these and
you're lost, you probably should find some basic lingo on the program.
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