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If you know someone who is inspired to learn more, you can help them to find a low-cost, local Internet course by using the postcode search on the right or giving them this free phone number: 0800 77 1234
Or why not show them online training guides and videos, or take the time to teach them yourself?
How do I find an Internet course for someone?
Libraries and UK online centres are just two options. Use the postcode search above to find your nearest centre, or call free on 0800 77 1234. If you’re booking an appointment for someone, offer to tag along to their first session for moral support.
Where can I find online tools?
Online courses and videos let people learn at their own pace and at a time that’s convenient for them. Choose the tools that will help you explore whatever area of the web most interests them – whether it’s sites that show you how to stay in touch with family and friends, how to internet shop or online date.
Here are a few ideas:
- The basics of computers
- The basics of the Internet
- Beginners' guides to computers and the internet
- World Wide Web in plain English
- Get started - mouse and keyboard
- How to set up an email account
- Email basics - setting up an account
- Contact and make friends on Facebook
- Find an old mate on Friends Reunited
- Explain how to see and share photos online
- How to find directions using the Internet
- How to conduct better web searches
- Tutorials on how to research family history
- How to sell stuff on eBay
- Blogging in plain English
- Learn more with short courses
- Set up a page of Internet Buttons for someone
What about online safety?
If your beginner worries about online safety, why not chat to them about how you stay safe on the web? You could also check out one of these sites together:
- Getsafeonline.org has films on everything from creating a tip top password – the best include letters and numbers – to avoiding ‘rogue’ apps.
- BBC.co.uk/giveanhour has brilliant mythbusters and simple guides
- Saferinternet.org.uk for heaps of fun resources and practical advice. Why not take the internet safety IQ Test?
Make the web simple
Some people want to get online, but sometimes don't have any idea where to start. Internet Buttons is a webtool that makes the Internet super easy for new or nervous users. You can set up a page of Internet Buttons for someone that makes it really easy for them to keep going back to the places they want to go; their page of Buttons is saved on its own URL that they can access from any computer.
