Free digital skills sessions
Please find below details of the online sessions delivered in Welsh and English that we’ve got coming up, along with the links to register your place.
We’ve tried to make the sign up process as simple as possible but if you are having any problems registering, please contact DCWtraining@cwmpas.coop
September
Learning Welsh with digital tools – 18 September 2023 | 14:00-15:00
We’re hosting this webinar as part of Adult Learners’ Week 2023.
This session is delivered in English only. It is designed to provide entry level resources for Welsh language learners.
In this session we will:
- Discuss the history of the Welsh language and how it has overcome cultural changes.
- Show you a variety of resources that are available to help you develop your Welsh language skills, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced learner.
- Demonstrate ways of immersing yourself in Welsh when using the internet.
Register for the Learning Welsh with digital tools session in English here [opens in new tab].
Digital Champions Session 1: Introduction to becoming a Digital Champion – 22 September 2023 | 10:00-11:30
We’re hosting this webinar as part of Adult Learners’ Week 2023.
This session is delivered in English only. This session emphasises the importance of digital inclusion and frames the role of a Digital Champion within the digital inclusion agenda.
We will:
- Introduce the digital inclusion agenda.
- Overview the essential digital skills.
- Discuss what is involved in being a Digital Champion, including personal skills that will be developed as a champion.
Register for the Digital Champions session in English here [opens in new tab].
October
Helping people to get online – 16 October 2023 | 14:00-15:30
We’re hosting this webinar as part of Get Online Week 2023.
This session will be delivered in Welsh with an English interpreter.
At Digital Communities Wales, we are offering support and training for individuals who wish to support the most vulnerable in society with simple online tasks that can make the world of difference and brighten their day. There are many members of the Welsh public who own digital devices but require support or guidance in how to make the most of being online. We at Digital Communities Wales are offering training to those who may be interested in supporting individuals on their digital journey and getting the best out of being online.
Register for the Helping people to get online session in Welsh here [opens in new tab].
Understanding and protecting yourself from misinformation online with NewsGuard – 18 October 2023 | 10:00-11:30
We’re hosting this webinar as part of Get Online Week 2023.
This webinar will be available in English with a Welsh interpreter. Please select on our registration form if you would like to access the webinar using a Welsh interpreter.
What are the risks and how can we tackle them?
Digital Communities Wales welcomes NewsGuard to co-host a free digital skills session about misinformation and finding reliable information online. Bring along your members, clients, and community members to hear from NewsGuard’s experts about how misinformation spreads online, and what you can do to protect yourself and others from online threats. Attendees will all receive free access to NewsGuard’s browser extension, thanks to funding from UK Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
NewsGuard was created by a team of journalists who assess the credibility and transparency of news and information websites, and is used by the DCMS and Ofcom.
Register for the Protecting yourself from misinformation online session in English here [opens in new tab]
Inspiring Digital Activities – 19 October 2023 | 10:00-11:30
We’re hosting this webinar as part of Get Online Week 2023.
This webinar will be available in English with a Welsh interpreter. Please select on our registration form if you would like to access the webinar using a Welsh interpreter.
This session will introduce you to resources you can use to engage people with digital technology. The session will provide you with inspiration and ideas of how to run digital activities to enhance the health and well-being of the people you support. Topics that will be covered will include, reminiscence, using YouTube, music, reading online, music, games/puzzles, creative apps, Google Maps/Google Earth looking at where you were born or grew up and much more.