Who is the course aimed at?
This course is aimed at Staffordshire residents aged 19 and over who wish to develop internet skills further to be able to gain a more savings online approach and to be able to shop, eat and travel taking advantage of discounts and access a range of deals and be reimbursed for shopping using cash back and access and download everyday manuals and brochures
Entry Requirements
No entry requirements
Course Content
This course looks at using your smart phone to assist you and improve your productivity in work or everyday life. You will explore different apps, including clock, calendar, and calculator. You will learn how to organise your phone, change settings, set alarms, schedule appointments, set or remove notifications, add contacts, connect to and search the internet, and communicate using WhatsApp or email.
Learning Methods
Teaching will include a tutor led session in small groups, 1:1 tuition, tutor demonstration, quizzes, and practical exercises. You will work at your own pace and will complete the activities using your device or the library computer. Your learning progress will be recorded.
Learning Support
Your tutor will support you throughout your learning journey. Your tutor will get to know you and what you want to achieve and include this in the delivery of session. You will also have the opportunity to have some one-to-one time with your tutor.
Course Assessments
Through the session you will complete a number of tasks relevant to your learning. Your tutor will give you feedback using an Individual Learning Plan, this will record your learning and your achievement.
Learning Materials
You will need to provide your Date of Birth, Postcode and proof of ID (passport, national ID card, driver's licence). For the session you will need a pen, a note pad and a documents folder. For homework you will need an internet connected device, either a PC, a laptop, an iPad, tablet or smart phone - you could do this at your local library.
What can learner’s do next/progress onto?
Your tutor will provide you with information and advice about other learning opportunities. You can progress onto a digital skills course. You may also want to gain a qualification to help you develop more skills for everyday life or for employment. You can also learn at home using Learn My Way, Skillswise or BBC Bitesize websites.
Are there any fees?
There are no fees for this course
Who delivers this course?
Direct Delivery Team
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Please contact Ben Murphy
Telephone: 01785 278770
Email: communitylearning@staffordshire.gov.uk
