Getting started in digital skills: learning about your smartphone
Tutor:
TBC
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Days:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Times:
13:30 - 16:00
Duration:
6 weeks

What is the course about?This course will help you make the most of your smartphone so you can be confident and safe when you use it. You will learn some key terminology to help you understand how the smartphone works and identify for example the version of the ‘operating system’ you are using and what a SIM card is. |
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Is a pre-enrolment interview or assessment required for this course?Yes, you will need to sit an initial assessment to check your level of English |
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What level is the course and do I require particular skills, experience or prior qualifications?This is a beginners course for those who wish to improve their general digital literacy and in particular those looking to become more confident on their smartphone |
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What topics does the course cover?We will aim to cover all or most of the following
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How will I be taught and assessed? Will there be any work outside the class?You will learn in a supportive and welcoming environment with an emphasis on your discovering how to do and complete tasks, with guidance from the tutor. You will work on your own and with other students on different tasks so you are always practising important in-demand life and work skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, prioritising, negotiating, collaborating and independence. You will learn in a step by step manner so you can complete challenging tasks in enjoyable and relaxing ways. Your tutor will also work with you individually so you know how to improve and how to work in a way that improves your learning. |
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Are there any other costs or equipment I need to get?You will need a pen, some lined A4 paper and a file to keep your work in. You will need to have your own smartphone. There are no additional costs. |
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What will we cover?
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When I finish, what should I be able to do next?There are few courses you can do after this course. These include:
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