When it comes to technology some people seem to just know what to do while others struggle. In fact the list of skills from the 1990s seems almost silly now! (Ex. knowing to hold your mouse over an icon or a link to see what it does). Unless of course you happen to be one of those people for whom teachnology isn't yet "second nature." Rather than try to teach basic, program-specific skills, Kim suggests we teach people the process to figure things out. Things like using the "Help" button and a few key terms to find step by step instructions. Check out the other suggestions on the "Tech Support Cheat Sheet" on the left.
In the long run, these are the 21st century skills that learners need to be successful. Check out Kim's post at "Always Learning - Teaching Technology Abroad"
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