Digital media for parents: understand the apps your children are using

City Lit

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course will give you a general overview of common apps on both smartphones and computers, how they work, the language around them, and provide with you the confidence to learn more about them either on your own or by joining another course. We will look at some of the most popular apps in the UK including WhatsApp, Gmail and other Google apps, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Dropbox and Spotify. You will learn where to locate Apps and how to access them and also become familiar with security issues.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

do some or all of the following:
• explain what an app and how it works
• identify the difference between an app on your computer and your smartphone
• be comfortable with common jargon around apps such as download, upload, synching, settings etc.
• identify the most popular apps in the UK e.g. Google apps, Whatsapp, Instagram, Dropbox
• identify the key features of these apps and access them easily
• identify their most common uses and be confident in talking about them
• find apps and download them
• maintain digital security and restrict their usage
• feel much more confident in the world of apps to explore matters further.

You will need to bring your own smartphone. Please also bring a folder, pens and paper. There are no additional costs.

This will be a relaxed and supportive learning environment: step by step learning will help you become more skilled. You will have lots of opportunities to ask questions and address areas you need help in. It will be a practical hands-on course where you are able to experiment under the guidance of the tutor. An interactive whiteboard will help make demonstrations easy to understand.

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Course programme

We will cover most or all of the following:
We will cover most or all of the following:
• what is an app and how does it work
• what’s the difference between an app on your computer and your smartphone
• common jargon around apps
• what are the most popular apps in the UK
• what are the key features of these apps and how do you access them
• what do people mainly use the apps for
• where can you find apps and download them
• how to maintain digital security and restrict their usage.

Additional information

There are many other courses you could do at the same time or after this course. These include: WhatsApp what's that? Using apps for digital communication, Digital security: how to protect your data and privacy on your PC, Internet and Smartphone, Learning to use your smartphone (Android), Learning to use your iPhone, Becoming confident on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: for complete beginners. This latter course is part of our Complete Course for Beginners series. We recommend completing these courses to gain a good foundation in digital skills. Other parts of this programme are: a) Becoming confident on your computer b) Becoming confident on the Internet: setting up, searching, security, safety c) Becoming confident with emails d) Digital Skills Award: A Complete Course for Beginners. This last course is a qualification course. We also run a range of introductory courses in Microsoft Office programs. Your tutor will advise you on the best course to do. You can also call our administrator on 0207 492 2511 to arrange an assessment with one of our course advisors. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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