Senior Specialty In Home Computer and Cell Phone Lessons and Computer Setup Oahu Call or Text 808-224-1870

Older in home computer and cell phone tutoring video for senior citizens. I can't believe how fat I was.

“With a good teacher, you will enjoy your lesson, the knowledge you gain and have the confidence to use it on your own."

Dual certified teacher and computer expert J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc.

Here Are Three Reasons Senior Citizens Should Take In Home Computer and Cell Phone Lessons from Dual Certified Teacher and Computer Expert J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc. 808.224.1870

Mr. Kirkham is a trained teacher who became a computer expert.
Mr Kirkham has gray hair. He IS a senior citizen!
Mr Kirkham spent 20 years working with senior citizens explaining high tech devices.

I’m Not Fighting This Any Longer

I know how this sounds, but I’m one of the best teachers I know, whether it’s

Giving Microsoft Office lessons to a job seeker in Honolulu Hawaii or anywhere on Oahu to improve the job applicant’s chances of getting hired.
Teaching middle school students as a popular substitute teacher
Tutoring students with behavioral challenges
Or giving private, positive, hands-on, in home computer and cell phone lessons to senior citizens here on Oahu which was how I started out full time in 2009.

I remain, one of the best, private, one on one in home teachers and tutors on Oahu.

I am Presently Focused on Helping Small Business Owners with....

Onsite computer tutoring and training.

Computer maintenance and troubleshooting. Remember to treat your computer like a car not a refrigerator.

Website hosting

Automatic SEO and Social Media Marketing through a program I wrote myself, Rick Kirkham’s Breaking News Online Service.

I’m going to set a few in home appointment times a week to begin giving computer lessons to seniors here in Honolulu Hawaii or anywhere on Oahu. Aside from being one of the few computer experts on Oahu who is also an actual experienced, trained teacher, I spent 20 years in the hearing aid industry working with seniors explaining high-tech hearing aids to them for a living. I still help hearing aid companies due to my expertise in Noah software, but some of those time slots are now reserved for giving computer, cell phone and tablet lessons to seniors.

“Thanks for teaching me that CTRL + trick Rick it was worth the whole price of the lesson.", Senior citizen Honolulu Hawaii.

“Rick Kirkham is that rare computer geek with people skills. His explanations of even complex computer technology makes it plain and simple to understand", ``School teacher Salt Lake area Oahu.

“Rick taught me a trick to easily find out what my wifi password is." School teacher Oahu.

"I got the job!" An in home computer client I taught how to use Microsoft Office so she could update her resume.

Rick, I Have a Nephew That Can Help Me with My Computer

Horror phrases senior citizens have told me during computer lessons that relatives and friends have said to them

Everyone knows that

I can think of very few things worse to say to a senior citizen computer student trying to learn something new.

I just showed that to you

Getting frustrated with mom or grandpa, dad or grandma does not help them learn any faster nor feel better about trying to learn how to use a computer.

You just can't learn this

You just called your grandma stupid.

I’m not saying your nephew, grandchild or daughter would say these things to you, but I’ve heard these stories of phrases used from A LOT from my senior citizen in home computer tutoring and training students.

Phrases I’ve Actually Used When Giving Senior Citizens Computer Lessons

Right mouse click for a menu. Left mouse click for an action.

A simple way to remember how to use the mouse.

Double click to open the folder just like when you pick up the folder and open it. That’s where the files are.

Relate what seniors already know. A good teacher explains a new lesson based on knowledge the student already has learned during his/her life.

I’m glad you did that while I was here. Now I can show you how to get out of it.

Every little slip of the keyboard or mouse is an opportunity to learn something different.

Shut Up

Not you. Me! A good teacher or tutor knows when to be quiet. The longer I talk, the less my senior computer lesson student learns.

Hands On Not Off The Computer

Giving computer lessons to seniors isn’t so much about explaining as it is doing. I’ll take my senior computer lesson student through the steps say of sending out an email, using phrases seen on the screen such “Compose". I’ll then have my senior computer lesson student do it as I quietly watch. When my student gets stuck, I give a little hint.

Yes I’m Positive About Computer Lessons

I help my senior citizen computer lesson students feel good about what they're doing and enjoy learning how to use a computer. I love seeing the faces of my senior computer lesson students when they've done something on their own and feel that sense of accomplishment. As a teacher with a background in behavioral challenges, I can tell you that both children and adults react to the same stimulus in a similar manner. adults are simply more repressed about their reactions. Both adults and children enjoy being praised for their efforts. Both adults and children also fear being chastised for their mistakes, which NEVER happens when I give anyone including senior citizens, in home computer lessons here on Oahu.

Overcoming Fear of New Technology

This method helps my senior computer lesson students overcome the fear of new technology. I’ve setup new computer for seniors after making a house call and still remember hearing the statement several times,

“I was afraid to take it out of the box until you got here."

Guess what the first lesson is when that happens? My senior computer lesson student sets up the computer himself/herself under my guidance!

You Fix It!

I let my senior computer lesson student make his/her own mistakes while I watch, then help the student correct the mistake. Small mistakes are going to happen when I’m not there giving an in home computer and cell phone lesson. If the mistakes happen while I’m there I can prepare my senior computer student for the small errors when I’m not there. I always say don’t be afraid to try something different. If you can’t get out of it, I’ll help you.

Knowing and Teaching Are Two Different Skill Sets Especially with Computer Lessons

One of my favorite compliments was from a retired ER doctor who said,

“I spent hundreds of dollars with computer geeks trying to learn how to use a computer. Then I met Rick, whose hands on positive approach was refreshing and efficient."

He even shared with me ITs (computer experts, but not teachers) would show him five or even 10 steps and then say, “Here now you do it."

This is the difference between knowing a skill and knowing how to transfer the knowledge of that skill in a positive, hands-on, fun approach. A good teacher is the difference between feeling frustrated and dreading to make a mistake in front of the person from whom you’re trying to learn and looking forward to your lesson, knowledge, skill and learning to correct those mistakes in a confident, relaxed manner even after your teacher is gone.

Rick, How Much Do You Charge for In Home Computer and Cell Phone Lessons for Seniors?

I charge $95.00 per hour or $75.00 per hour as a cash discount or prepay. Depending on what my senior tutoring student wants to learn it usually takes one to three lessons in one hour increments. I use one hour increments so as not to overwhelm my student.

How Often Should I Take In Home Computer and Cell Phone Lessons Rick?

Some people want to take computer lessons once a week. As a trained teacher I advise against this practice. This gives the senior computer lesson student one day to remember and six days to forget. If it’s affordable, I’d recommend three times in one week. This gives a day between lessons to practice on your own and to write down challenges you run across for your next in home computer and cell phone lesson.

The first part of the in home computer and cell phone lesson is always a review the previous lesson. I have you do things such as send an email, attach a photo, download a photo, find a photo on the computer etc.. I help with any corrections from the previous in home computer and cell phone lesson then move to the next lesson at a pace with which you’re comfortable. That’s a great advantage over group lessons where you may feel way behind or even way ahead of other computer class members.

Rick, Is There Anyone Cheaper Than You That Gives In Home Computer and Cell Phone Lessons?

Of course there is, somewhere! There's always someone cheaper trying to do the same job with the same quality.

You just have to ask yourself, “Why are they cheaper?"

My priorities in order of importance is to teach senior citizens how to use computers in an efficient, safe and fun manner and then pay my bills, in that order. If you cannot afford me please don't be embarrassed to let me know, I'll be happy to work with you.

Okay Rick, What Do I Do To Make Sure I Can Get an Appointment Time for In Home Computer and Cell Phone Lessons Here on Oahu

Text or call me if you live in Honolulu Hawaii or anywhere on Oahu 808.224.1870. Don’t be wishy washy. You know this needs to be done while I have spots available.

If You’re Not on Oahu Download My Computer Cell Phone and Tablet Tips and Troubleshooting Ebook or Text Only

To setup remote computer lessons for the English-speaking mainland U.S.A.

Either way be sure to download The Big Plain English Computer Cell Phone and Tablet Help and Tips eBook

My future senior oahu friends and in home computer and cell phone tutoring students, call me now 2241870

Computer Lessons - Why Hire a Trained Teacher? My Nephew Knows Computers

Recently an in home computer and cell phone tutoring client's friend in Honolulu Hawaii was concerned about computer and cell phone lesson retention. Here's what I told him....

I've said this many times. There's a HUGE difference between someone who knows how to teach a topic and someone who simply knows a topic. Here are just a few benefits you get from hiring a professionally trained educator for computer and cell phone lessons.

Retention of Computer and Cell Phone Lessons

This sounds basic but one tip for retaining information during a computer or cell phone lesson is review. I always make sure I review previous lessons before moving on to another topic.

Make sure the computer and cell phone tutoring student understands the relationship between the last computer or cell phone lesson and the new computer or cell phone lesson.

Don't be afraid to review a previously learned lesson while in the middle of another computer or cell phone lesson. When you teach correctly, it's a building block starting with very basic to more advanced computer and cell phone skills. A good teacher will explain or demonstrate the relationship between the two lessons.

DON'T TOUCH THAT!

Is something you'll never hear me say. A good computer and cell phone teacher has patience. He/She believes that every "mistake" is an opportunity to learn something new.

Smile

Again very basic. A good computer and cell phone teacher wants his/her in home computer and cell phone tutoring student to enjoy himself/herself. That starts with you!

Homework?

I've had my computer and cell phone clients ask me for homework. For a recent example, I told one of my in home cell phone tutoring clients to use Google Maps on her iPhone to get to work.

Don't Do For them Teach Them to Do

"I had one computer geek show me about 10 things at once on the computer then he looked at me and said now you do it." Jerry was one of my first in home computer tutoring students. He's a retired ER doctor. When he told me the above horror story I was astonished as to the difference between knowing and knowing how to teach.

Sometimes when I give my first lesson my in home computer tutoring student won't have the computer setup yet. More than once my client would smile at me and say

"I was afraid to take it out of the box till you got here."

Guess who set the computer up? That's right, my in home computer tutoring client. This helps to take away the fear of new technology and increase my student's self-confidence.

Assume Nothing

Horror phrases such as "everyone knows that", making the in home computer tutoring student feel bad and left out, will never come from the lips of a good, professional educator. Start with the very basics and move forward.

Catch Phrases

An experienced, professional in home computer and cell phone tutor uses easy to remember phrases such as:

Right mouse click for a menu. Left mouse click for an action.

X to exit.

Long press for a menu. Tap for an action.

And others to help increase retention of the computer and cell phone lessons.

Okay So I Didn't Quite Say All of That

At least not in one text message. I always get carried away when I talk about teaching.

If you'd like the benefit of a professional educator for computer lessons

Honolulu Hawaii and all of Oahu call or Text me, Rick Kirkham, 808.224.1870 to check my availability.

8 Reasons Senior Citizens and Small Businesses Need an In Home Onsite or Remote Computer Cell Phone and Tablet Tutor by J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc. Honolulu Hawaii and all of Oahu text or call 808.224.1870 Text Only Mainland U.S.A. for Remote Lessons and Help

There are several reasons why Senior Citizens and Small Businesses need an in home or remote computer, cell phone and tablet tutor for lessons, troubleshooting and quick fixes.

Aloha!

I'm Rick Kirkham, a dual certified teacher turned in home computer tutor specializing in small business and senior citizens here in Honolulu Hawaii covering all of Oahu for house calls, as well as remotely for the English speaking United States.

Reason 8 of When to See Your In Home Computer Tutor and Troubleshooter - It's been four months!

That's right I see my in home computer clients a minimum of every four months to

Clean your computer
Optimize your computer
and check security on their computers, tablets and cell phones

But Rick, I Have Antivirus Software . That Fixes Everything Right?

No. Cleaning and optimization should be done every four months including

Removing tracking cookies
Deleting temporary internet files
Removing bloatware from the computer's memory. Unnecessary programs loading into your computer's memory during startup slows down your computer NOT just on startup, but uses resources to run programs you want to run. These programs will then
- Run slow
- Cause videos to buffer
- and even freeze your computer forcing a hard boot which is bad for your computer.
Checking for updates and security
As a professional, I'll hear a noise you may ignore but, I may recognize as your fan going out or a problem with the hard drive or SSD. If I stop this process while your computer is working it will save you
- Money
- Time
- Computer files and photos

Reason 7 of When to See Your In Home Computer Tutor and Troubleshooter - Your Computer is Running Slow

If you missed your four month cleaning and optimization, whether as a house call here in Honolulu Hawaii covering all of Oahu or remotely for the English speaking United States, your computer will begin to run slow. Don't be embarrassed about missing your maintenance appointment time. People are busy and it happens once in a while. Just Text me or call, Rick Kirkham, 808.224.1870 to check my availability. I'll take care of everything. Don't worry. By the way U.S.A. mainland text only please due to time differences. We'll talk while I'm taking care of your computer.

This slowing down of your computer will cause extra wear and tear on it actually decreasing the life of the computer. Especially if you have a hard drive and not an SSD which stands for Solid State Drive.

Reason 6 of When to See Your In Home Computer Tutor and Troubleshooter - You've spent your hard-earned time trying to figure something out

This one's obvious. Your time is important and I enjoy teaching and helping people with their computers, cell phones and tablets. Just

Text me or call me
Schedule a time
I'll come over and take care of everything
Relax

Reason 5 of When to See Your In Home Computer Tutor and Troubleshooter - Job training!

That's right. According to those I've helped, it looks good on a resume to have private computer lessons for

Office

Spreadsheets

And other computer job-related skills

Reason 4 of When to See Your In Home Computer Tutor and Troubleshooter - Grandma wants to learn how to use a computer or cell phone

I'm going to try to be gentle when I say this, knowing how to do something, does not mean you know how to teach something in a positive, fun and efficient manner. I'm a trained teacher who later became a computer expert. I still do a lot of substitute teaching and academic in home tutoring for students. If you noticed my photo, you see that I am a senior citizen. I relate well to seniors and they have fun talking their computer lessons.

Save yourself and your senior citizen relative some frustration and call me instead. If you set up the computer, I can even give a remote computer lesson if your senior citizen relative is not on Oahu.

Reason 3 of When to See Your In OFFICE Computer Tutor and Troubleshooter - You or your staff need computer training

If you're in business time is money. This will sound weird but, even if it's a program I'm not familiar with, I'll be able to figure it out and teach you what you need to learn a lot faster than it does for you to figure it out on your own. Makes sense when you think about it. I know something is possible in a program, I just need to figure out how to do it with the UI (user interface).

I recently had that very thing happen with an accounting program an in home computer client needed help with. I showed him how to save time scanning by creating and going into the folder first where he wanted the receipts stored in the software. I'd never used the program before, but I understood how programs like that worked since I've used similar programs. I've seen a followed a lot of changes since 1993.

Reason 2 of When to See Your In Home Computer Tutor and Troubleshooter - You're tired of Windows bad updates

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Reason 1 of When to See Your In Home Computer Tutor and Troubleshooter - You wrote your five questions down

Hold on I'll explain. Whenever I see in home computer clients who do not want to set up 1 to 3 lessons per week, I tell them to keep a piece of paper by their computer. Whenever they have a problem or question with one of their devices write it down. When the in home computer clients write down 5 questions, it's time to call me for a lesson!

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And now back to your regularly scheduled computer help and cell phone lessons for both senior citizens and small business owners explanation....

Aloha I'm Rick Kirkham

I've been in computers since 1993. Before I got into computers I went to Eastern Illinois University to become a teacher.

What does that mean for you...?

It means I not only understand computers, cell phones and tablets and how to troubleshoot them, it means I went to school to learn to teach. There's a HUGE difference between someone who has knowledge and someone who knows how to transfer that knowledge to another person in an efficient, effective and fun manner.

This is the difference between you or your grandpa and grandma or mom and dad having fun with their new computer, cell phone or tablet and being afraid of it while at the same time not wanting to bother you.

I've seen the frustration of learning to use a computer, cell phone or tablet on both sides

Hearing phrases from people who love you such as

"Everyone knows this" and "You just can't learn this"

Are horrible and yet, out of frustration because your niece or grandson doesn't know how to teach will sometimes say those hurtful things. Both sides end up feeling bad. You're afraid to make a mistake because you don't want your nephew or granddaughter to get upset with you. Nephew and niece are frustrated because they don't know how to teach something they were raised with and by the way taught how to use in school by professional educators such as myself.

Okay Rick, what do you charge?

For coming to your home or your grandparent's home and giving them professional, enjoyable computer, cell phone or tablet lessons I charge $95.00 per hour. I have a cash discount of $75.00 per hour which I hold the right to drop with new in home computer tutoring clients as my schedule fills up. So please call soon so you can save money while getting high quality computer, cell phone and tablet lessons from an experienced teacher.

Contact Me, Rick Kirkham, Soon

Honolulu Hawaii and all of Oahu call or Text me, Rick Kirkham, 808.224.1870 to check my availability. Mainland U.S.A. Text only due to time differences. computerhelp808@gmail.com