Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Introduction to Digital Literacy Basics for Life – AUGUST 2024

Today, we are faced with an online world providing endless information and opportunities, from shopping and business transactions to banking and job-hunting. The possibilities are limited only by the imagination - but for those new totechnology or need a confidence boost, it can be tricky to know where to start. This basic introductory course will provide participants with an understanding of:
  • general computer, internet and digital concepts, terminology and skills
  • the various ways to navigate the Internet
  • how to stay safe using digital technology, email and the most popular social media programs
  • how to recognise scams and other direct or indirect threats to you on-line
  • how to manage information that is collected on your computer or in other places like the "Cloud"
  • computer-based tools for banking, writing correspondence, collecting and filing information, looking for a job  etc.
To support your learning, each participant will  have access to a laptop computer during classes and will be provided with a comprehensive workbook to use as their personal ongoing reference.
Date:                EVERY Thursday 8 August - Thursday 5 September 2024 (5 week series)
Time:               10am – 1:00pm
Location:         Jewish Care - 619 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004
Cost:                $60 (Subsidised places available)
Register:         Contact Efrat on egoldberg@jewishcare.org.au or 8517 5999

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