Course 1: Social Media Awareness

In this course we will explore:

• The advantages of using social media professionally
• What could happen if you use social media inappropriately
• The do’s and don’ts of social media

Course 2: Digital Communication

In this course we will explore:

• The different types of communication platforms and how they could help your team.
• The shortcuts and accessibility features within your devices and on word processor documents, and how they can help you get the best out of your device with just a few tweaks.
• The similarities between video conferencing tools, and how moving to virtual communication platforms can be made easier by remembering a few key points.

Course 3: Online Searching

In this course we will explore:

• Some tips and techniques to get the best out of your browser searches.
• How to recognise reliable from unreliable sources, and what questions to ask when deciding if information would be suitable for certain projects.
• What ‘confirmation bias’ means and how to ensure it doesn’t influence your research or results.

Course 4: Transacting Online

In this course we will explore:

• The importance of protecting your devices to help prevent malware and phishing scams.
• Where computer viruses come from and how to spot signs of malware or phishing scams on your devices.
• The best ways of protecting your device, how to respond if your device has been hacked, and some best practice ways to ensure that the websites you visit are legitimate and safe to use.