Stay Safe Online

 

If you are wondering how to stay safe and protected online, this module is for you!

  • Understand the risks online
  • Types of Scams – identify and avoid them
  • Password protection
  • Security and virus protection

We look at 10 top tips to Protect yourself!

Understanding and loading Apps

This module will explain some of most commonly used Apps – what they do and how to load them to your device using PlayStore (Android Device) or the App Store (Apple).

Commonly used Apps for

  • Browsing the Internet
  • Phone and Messages
  • Looking at documents – different types
  • Social Media
  • Communication and collaboration
  • Shopping
  • Clock and Calendar
  • Photos and Videos
  • Accessing Services (my Gov/ Services NSW)
  • and more

 

Using Email on your device

 

In this module we will ensure that you have the right app to retrieve your emails and that it has been configured correctly

We will delve into the different providers of email services including

  • Your service provider (e.g. Optus or Telstra)
  • gmail
  • hotmail
  • yahoo
  • or other options you may have

We will look at

  • Send emails with or without attachments
  • Receiving emails and opening attachments
  • Replying to and forwarding emails
  • Manage your inbox
  • Understanding folders or labels in email

 

 

Working with images

in this module we will look at managing images on your device using the Camera and the gallery

  • Taking photos and videos with the camera
  • Taking a Selfie
  • Using the Gallery to manage images
  • Adjusting image sizes
  • sending and receiving images
  • downloading images to a computer
  • adding a filter to photos

File Collaboration and cloud storage

This module will explain different methods of managing files online so they are accessible on any device you use. You will understand the different file storage options, how to use them, and how to share files with family and friends.

Popular applications include:

  • Dropbox
  • One Drive
  • Google Drive

Chatting online with video or audio

There are many applications that you can use to communicate with friends and family
This module will cover Using the phone (and adding Contact to your directory) as well as a number of Commonly used Apps for communication. We will look at pros and cons of each app and load the ones you will use.

  • Skype
  • Facebook Messenger
  • Whatsapp
  • Zoom

Pros and cons of each app and how to load them