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Online Event | Foundation Digital Skills | Communicating - Part 1 of 2

Today, we send more electronic mail than post and it’s easy to see why. Email is quick, convenient and can be managed on your device, on the go. We’ll help you find your way around your inbox, outbox, and more.

  1. Set up an email account
  2. Send an email with attachment
  3. Set up a group messaging platform
  4. Complete a video call

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Online Event | Foundation Digital Skills | Communicating Part 2 of 2

Today, we send more electronic mail than post and it’s easy to see why. Email is quick, convenient and can be managed on your device, on the go. We’ll help you find your way around your inbox, outbox, and more.

  1. Send a text message 
  2. Make and receive a phone call
  3. Post on social media
  4. Navigate an  IVR telephone system either voice activated, or key tone controlled

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Online Event | Foundation Digital Skills | Information and Content - Part 1 of 2

Let’s do more with our device. We will head to our web browser to search and explore websites and bookmark pages. We will also check out false content and how to avoid it. We will check out our device storage and how to manage it with the cloud. We’ll get you organizing your device with folders and check out some of the apps available to stream audio and visual content.

  1. Use a web browser to search
  2. Detect false/unreliable content
  3. Create a browser bookmark

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Online Event | Foundation Digital Skills | Information and Content - Part 2 of 2

Let’s do more with our device. We will head to our web browser to search and explore websites and bookmark pages. We will also check out false content and how to avoid it. We will check out our device storage and how to manage it with the cloud. We’ll get you organizing your device with folders and check out some of the apps available to stream audio and visual content.

  1. Access my content on other devices
  2. Use a cloud storage service
  3. Organise my content into folders
  4. Stream audio / visual content

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Online Event | Foundation Digital Skills | Problem Solving - Part 1 of 2

Our mobile devices help us connect to so many resources, and the internet has revolutionized access to information, enabling connectivity, communication and problem solving. During this workshop we explore how to we can use the internet to find solutions, connect with web chat features and complete online forms and applications.

  1. Use the web to find a solution
  2. Use a web chat feature
  3. Complete a web-based form
  4. Access a web base tutorial

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Online Event | Foundation Digital Skills | Problem Solving - Part 2 of 2

Our mobile devices help us connect to so many resources, and the internet has revolutionized access to information, enabling connectivity, communication and problem solving. During this workshop we explore how to we can use the internet to find solutions, connect with web chat features and complete online forms and applications.

  1. Use an app to present information
  2. Use an app to find relevant data
  3. Determine my online usage

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Online Event | Foundation Digital Skills | Safe & Legal Online - Part 1 of 2

Staying safe online is more important than ever, so we’ll show you how to browse safely, avoid scams and choose strong passwords. We will also check out privacy settings on your social media accounts and block unwanted pop ups when browsing as well as setting up automatic security updates for your device and spot those fraud attempts to stay safe and legal online. 

  1. Create a secure password
  2. Set up two factor authentication
  3. Block and report inappropriate content
  4. Identify fake/scam communication

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Online Event | Foundation Digital Skills | Safe & Legal Online - Part 2 of 2

Staying safe online is more important than ever, so we’ll show you how to browse safely, avoid scams and choose strong passwords. We will also check out privacy settings on your social media accounts and block unwanted pop ups when browsing as well as setting up automatic security updates for your device and spot those fraud attempts to stay safe and legal online. 

  1. Apply privacy settings on social media
  2. Block browser pop ups
  3. Set automatic security updates
  4. Identify secure websites

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Online Event | Foundation Digital Skills | Stage 1 - Part 1 of 2

There's no need to feel overwhelmed by the world of smartphones. We’ll first take you through the basics of your device. Foundation Digital Skills - Part 1

  1. Turn on a device and access it
  2. Use gestures to access other areas
  3. Connect to a Wi-Fi area
  4. Download an app

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Online Event | Foundation Digital Skills | Stage 1 - Part 2 of 2

There's no need to feel overwhelmed by the world of smartphones. We’ll first take you through the basics of your device. Foundation Digital Skills - Part 2

  1. Organise my home screen
  2. Access shortcut menus
  3. Silence my device
  4. Take a photograph

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Online Event | Foundation Digital Skills | Transacting - Part 1 of 2

Online shopping saves time and effort. By eliminating the need for travel and parking, transportation costs and time commitments. We will discover shopping apps to make your life easier, explore online payments and where to shop as many online retailers offer competitive prices. We will access those essential apps to book appointments with the GP, make applications, upload documents and discuss app security. 

  1. Create an online utility account 
  2. Complete an online purchase 
  3. Book a ticket to somewhere 
  4. Make a GP appointment

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Online Event | Foundation Digital Skills | Transacting - Part 2 of 2

Online shopping saves time and effort. By eliminating the need for travel and parking, transportation costs and time commitments. We will discover shopping apps to make your life easier, explore online payments and where to shop as many online retailers offer competitive prices. We will access those essential apps to book appointments with the GP, make applications, upload documents and discuss app security. 

  1. Access online banking apps
  2. Make an application online
  3. Upload documents online
  4. Pay for a service via text/online

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