Be Connected: Computer Skills

Technology has become a part of so many people’s lives, but not everyone has the skills or confidence to keep up with the constant changes.

Be Connected is an introduction to core computer skills to help those who wish to start from the beginning, with four subjects over four weeks. This course will start with the essential skills such as typing, using the keyboard, searching the internet, sending an email, and basic features of your smartphone, and go on to build on these abilities to help you gain confidence using technology.

Bookings are essential as classes are small.

We recommend newcomers attend the first session in each term, with the second session open to both newcomers and returning students.

Wednesdays 1pm - 2pm

Communicating Online Subjects

Week 01: Introduction to Email

Wednesday 05 June
In this class, you'll learn how emails use the internet to send notes, letters, photos and more, no postage required, all over the world instantly.

Week 02: Video-Calling

Wednesday 12 June
In this class, you’ll learn a little about what video calling is and what equipment you need to get set up, whether using your computer, tablet or smartphone to make video calls.

Week 03: Introduction to Social Media

Wednesday 19 June
This class will familiarise you with the world of social media, starting from what it is and how it works to a brief look at the biggest platforms.

Week 04: Scam Awareness

Wednesday 26 June
This class outlines some of the most common online scams and how you can identify them. Learn what you can do to protect yourself from being scammed and what to do in the unfortunate case that you’re the victim of a scam.