8 modules · 29 lessons
| Creating Documents | ||
| Write It Down — Documents That Get You Taken Seriously | Quiz | |
| Make It Look Like You Meant It — Layout & Design | Quiz | |
| Creating Spreadsheets | ||
| The Numbers — Spreadsheets for Real Decisions | Quiz | |
| Seeing the Story — Charts, Filters & IF | Quiz | |
Build a confident foundation: name what you're holding, get it connected, and learn to drive it comfortably. By the end of this module you can identify your device, join a WiFi network, open a browser, bookmark a trusted site, and adjust the screen so it suits your eyes and hands.
| Devices, Hardware and Everyday Vocabulary | ||
| Getting Connected: Wifi, Mobile Data and Browsers | ||
| Mouse, Keyboard, Touchscreen and Accessibility |
Use your device for what most learners came here for: staying in touch with family and services. Send your first email, make your first video call, and choose the right channel for each kind of message.
| Email: Sending, Receiving and Organising | ||
| Video Calls: Staying Connected with Family | ||
| Messaging, Whatsapp and Choosing the Right Channel |
Find what you actually need online and trust what you find. Learn to ask better search questions, sort reliable sources from look-alikes, and use the three big Irish public-information sites with confidence.
| Searching: Using Google and Other Search Engines Well | ||
| Evaluating Sources: Is This True? | ||
| Public Information: Citizens Information, Gov.ie and HSE |
Cut the queue. Set up MyGovID, use Revenue, Welfare and motor tax confidently, and learn how to shop and book online safely. Every lesson ends with a real check on a real account.
| Mygovid and Verified Identity | ||
| Government Services: Revenue, Welfare and Motor Tax | ||
| Shopping, Booking and Paying Online |
Now that you're using your accounts more, protect them well. Build strong passwords, switch on two-factor authentication on the email account that matters most, and learn the patterns scammers use so you can hang up with confidence.
| Strong Passwords and Password Managers | ||
| Two-factor Authentication and Account Protection | ||
| Spotting Scams and Fraud |
Make the device truly yours. Tidy up files, look after photos, and customise the screen and notifications so the device serves your life rather than the other way round. Finish with a plan for what to learn next.
| Files, Folders and Downloads | ||
| Photos: Taking, Organising, Backing up and Sharing | ||
| Accessibility, Customisation and Keeping Devices Healthy |
| Creating Documents | ||
| Write It Down — Documents That Get You Taken Seriously | Quiz | |
| Make It Look Like You Meant It — Layout & Design | Quiz | |
| Creating Spreadsheets | ||
| The Numbers — Spreadsheets for Real Decisions | Quiz | |
| Seeing the Story — Charts, Filters & IF | Quiz | |
Build a confident foundation: name what you're holding, get it connected, and learn to drive it comfortably. By the end of this module you can identify your device, join a WiFi network, open a browser, bookmark a trusted site, and adjust the screen so it suits your eyes and hands.
| Devices, Hardware and Everyday Vocabulary | ||
| Getting Connected: Wifi, Mobile Data and Browsers | ||
| Mouse, Keyboard, Touchscreen and Accessibility |
Use your device for what most learners came here for: staying in touch with family and services. Send your first email, make your first video call, and choose the right channel for each kind of message.
| Email: Sending, Receiving and Organising | ||
| Video Calls: Staying Connected with Family | ||
| Messaging, Whatsapp and Choosing the Right Channel |
Find what you actually need online and trust what you find. Learn to ask better search questions, sort reliable sources from look-alikes, and use the three big Irish public-information sites with confidence.
| Searching: Using Google and Other Search Engines Well | ||
| Evaluating Sources: Is This True? | ||
| Public Information: Citizens Information, Gov.ie and HSE |
Cut the queue. Set up MyGovID, use Revenue, Welfare and motor tax confidently, and learn how to shop and book online safely. Every lesson ends with a real check on a real account.
| Mygovid and Verified Identity | ||
| Government Services: Revenue, Welfare and Motor Tax | ||
| Shopping, Booking and Paying Online |
Now that you're using your accounts more, protect them well. Build strong passwords, switch on two-factor authentication on the email account that matters most, and learn the patterns scammers use so you can hang up with confidence.
| Strong Passwords and Password Managers | ||
| Two-factor Authentication and Account Protection | ||
| Spotting Scams and Fraud |
Make the device truly yours. Tidy up files, look after photos, and customise the screen and notifications so the device serves your life rather than the other way round. Finish with a plan for what to learn next.
| Files, Folders and Downloads | ||
| Photos: Taking, Organising, Backing up and Sharing | ||
| Accessibility, Customisation and Keeping Devices Healthy |
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