- York Learning offers various computing courses, including a basic course if you’re new to computers or looking to build your confidence. It starts with the ‘on’ button, then log-in, accessing the internet, and builds from there. Follow-on and more advanced courses are available. Register here for a free, one-to-one assessment with a York Learning tutor, or call 01904 554277 to speak to the flexible learning centre, or to leave a message.
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Free, flexible training for your group on using digital devices, apps, being safe online and more.
Designed specifically for any community groups, clubs or organisations.
Community groups can choose from the menu of digital life skills they can do up to three skills at any session lasting 30 minutes a skill for a total of 90 minutes. Multiple sessions covering all the skills are possible! York Learning will bring the technology, the staff and the knowledge – the organisation bring their group.
Examples of the different courses are how to use...
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Google Play Store or Apple App Store to download apps - Find out how to put both free and paid apps on to your smartphone so you can use them effectively
The NHS app - Find out how to book and manage appointments with your GP, check your records, and order repeat prescriptions
The First York bus app - Find out how to look for the next bus or plan a journey from your smartphone
Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet or Skype to make video calls - Find out how to put both free and paid apps on to your smartphone so you can use them effectively
Google Maps - Learn to use an online live map that gives you live directions like a Satnav. Find destinations either by foot or by car.
Streaming services such as BBC iPlayer or ITVX - Watch your favourite TV programmes on demand via the internet, on multiple platforms or channels.
Spotify - Stream music or podcasts via your smart phone or smart device, with a choice of free or prepaid subscriptions.
Podcast services such as BBC Sounds and Spotify - Listen to episodes of audio programmes or listen back to the radio. Find out how to subscribe to keep up to date.
QR Codes - Use your phone’s camera to access a quick link to more information by scanning a QR code.
Smart devices such as Alexa or Google Home - The possibilities of smart devices are endless – ask them questions, play music or set times using voice commands.
Stay safe online – a beginner's guide - The internet is an amazing place full of information, shopping and opportunities. Learn how to stay safe online while you browse.
Send photos and other attachments by email - Find out how to attach photos, documents and other files to your emails to share them with friends and family, or send evidence documents to service providers, for example attaching a utility bill to an email as proof of address.
Community groups can do up to 3 skills at any one sitting and can do as many as they want across multiple sessions. All for free! If you want to make an enquiry please contact York Learning and view their Community Digital Menu here.
- York Explore - offers free sessions and courses to help you get to grips with computers and the internet. Whether you’re looking for help with basics or would like to learn more about email, web searches, social networking or shopping online, there’s a session to suit you. There are also free drop-in sessions to introduce you to tablets and e-readers. Access the latest information about what’s on at York Explore.
- Learn My Way is a free online learning tool helping people with low or no digital skills to gain confidence and learn how to use the internet. At the heart of the National Digital Inclusion Network, digital skills support is a crucial service to help people safely navigate digital technologies.
- AbilityNet supports people of any age, living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education. They provide specialist advice services, free information resources and help to build a more accessible digital world. Volunteers support people located anywhere in the UK. They are disclosure-checked and can help with all sorts of IT (information technology) challenges, from setting up new equipment, fixing technical issues, showing you how to stay connected to family and use online services. Use the 'Request our help' form; call the helpline on 0300 180 0028 (freephone and minicom) during UK office hours; or email to enquiries@abilitynet.org.uk.
- Action for Elders have a range of guides to help you stay safe online and make the most of the internet. There's also a Digital Support Officer to help you with all your tech matters. This includes setting up and using phones, tablets and computers and how to get online and stay connected. You can get in touch with them by telephone on 030 330 30132, or by using the contact form, or by email at digitalsupport@actionforelders.org.uk. They are available to advise and call people without charge.
- Age UK provides a Getting Started on the internet page which includes help with: setting up an email; shopping online; using social media and ordering prescriptions online.
- Digital Inclusion Lab is a project run by Good Organisation, which provides a supportive environment where homeless people with multi-complex needs can acquire a variety of skills and knowledge related to digital systems. Encompassing everything from basic foundation level computer literacy to app development, coding and the application of proximity based technology. For more information, please email: mail@goodorganisation.co.uk
- Digital Friendly York CoderDojo - Join us at Digital Friendly York CoderDojo!
We're a free, open, volunteer-led coding club where young people can explore digital making!
Anyone aged 7 to 17 can visit a Dojo and learn to code, build a website, or create an app or game. Dojos are a space for young people to explore technology in an informal, creative, safe and social environment. We promote a focus on youth mentoring, and on peer and self-led learning.
Sessions run monthly every third/fourth Saturday of the month from 10:00 – 11:30am at Our Lady's Catholic Church, Cornlands Road, Acomb YO24 3DX.
As well as monthly on the second Monday of the month from 4.00 – 5.30pm at the New Earswick Folk Hall, Hawthorn Terrace, New Earswick, York, YO32 4AQ
We'd love to see you at our next session. Whether you'd like to code your first game in Scratch, make a website or design an app, young people can explore digital making on their own terms!
Tickets are free, but must be booked in advance. If you have your own laptop that's great, we also have a number of laptops you can borrow if you need to. Young people under 13 must have a parent or guardian attend and stay with them.
To book a ticket please visit Eventbrite or email digital.inclusion@york.gov.uk
For Acomb events book here
For New Earswick events book here
See also below
- Digital Inclusion Roadshows
- Digital Inclusion Directory
