Y9042 - First steps in digital skills part 1 (entry 1)

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Start Date: 22/02/2027      End Date: 03/05/2027        Start Time: 13:00      End Time: 15:15        Hours per Week: 2.25      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £10.00 (tuition)     £259.00 (overseas)     £0.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Rahnuma Noor        No of Places: 14
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
Have you never used a computer before? Or does technology feel confusing and unfamiliar? This course is for you.
In this course, you'll start from the very beginning. We'll show you how to turn on a computer, hold and move a mouse, tap on a keyboard, and find your way around the screen. You'll also learn how to use a smartphone for simple everyday tasks.
Everything is taught slowly and patiently, with lots of practice time. By the end of this course, you'll feel comfortable sitting at a computer and doing basic tasks on your own.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Turn on a computer, log in, and find your way around the screen using a mouse and keyboard so you can sit down at any computer and get started without needing someone to help you..
* Use a web browser to search for useful information online so the internet becomes something you can use in your everyday life - such as for finding the phone number of your GP surgery, checking bus times for a journey you need to make, or looking up the opening hours of your local Idea Store.
* Understand that not everything online is safe, and know how to stay cautious so you can start using the internet with confidence rather than fear- such as not clicking on things you're unsure about, not sharing your password, and asking your tutor if something looks suspicious.
* Use a smartphone for simple everyday tasks so you feel more confident using the phone you carry every day - such as making a phone call, sending a text message to a friend or family member, and taking a photo.
* Save your work and Shut down a computer properly at the end of a session and understand why this matters so you develop good habits from the start and your work isn't lost.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
This course is for complete beginners. You don't need any experience with computers, tablets or smartphones. If you've never used technology before - or if someone else always does it for you - this is the right place to start.
You should be able to understand simple spoken English, as the course is taught in English with lots of visual support and demonstration.
Prosp User 8

Equipment required

Equipment required
Please bring to every lesson:
A folder
Pens and pencils
Lined A4 paper
A smartphone (if you have one)
A reusable water bottle
You will also need a personal Gmail account to access Google Classroom. If you don't have one, your tutor will help you set one up.
Prosp User 9

How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
From the start of the course, your tutor will talk with you about what you can do well and how you can improve. Together, you'll create a learning plan to help you organise your learning and make progress.
As part of this plan, you'll work on a short personal task about something important to you. This task will help you develop your skills and show you the progress you're making. Examples of personal tasks at this level include: type your full name and address into a document on the computer; use Google to find the phone number of a place you need to contact; take a photo on your phone and show your tutor how you did it.
You'll keep a folder of your classwork and homework. Your tutor will give you feedback on your work to help you improve.
At the end of the course, you'll discuss your progress and next steps with your tutor.
You need to attend at least 80% of your classes.
Prosp User 12
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Your tutor will talk to you about your next steps.
Other courses you can do after this course include:
First steps in digital skills - part 2 (entry 1) - the next course in this pathway
Please ask your tutor for more information or contact us at: digital.ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Prosp User 10

Other info

Other info
One of our aims is to help you make progress in work or future studies. We also want to help you participate in your communities and become an active citizen. In our classes, you will develop important skills that employers value and that will help you in everyday life. Here’s what you will learn:
Communication Skills: You will learn to speak and write more clearly and confidently. This includes practising conversations for work, writing emails, and filling out forms.
Decision-Making: You will learn how to make good choices by evaluating different options and thinking critically about situations.
Teamwork: You will learn how to work well with others.
Problem-Solving: You will develop the ability to identify problems and find effective solutions, useful in both work and daily life.
Time Management: You will practice managing your time effectively, including setting goals and meeting deadlines.
By improving these skills, you will increase your chances of finding a job, advancing in your career, and becoming an active member of your community.
Prosp User 13

Extra Support

Extra Support
We can help you if you tell us you have a learning difficulty, disability or other support needs. Please tell us when you enrol or in your first class.
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