Be Connected

 
 
Be Connected’ is a Federal Government initiative to empower Australians to thrive in a digital world.  The ‘Be Connected’ website connects to may learning resources and covers the basics of everything you would want to know.  There are many topics and sub-topics.
Here is the link:    https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au.  It is really worth looking at.
 
NOTE: You do need to sign up  – it is free.  The only information required is First Name, Last Name, Email address, and a password.  All other fields can be left blank.
 
Following is a list of some of the topics and sub-topics at Be Connected
 
The absolute basics

  • What is a computer?
  • What is a laptop?
  • What is a tablet?
  • What is a smartphone?
  • What is the internet?

Getting to know your device

  • Using a keyboard
  • Using a mouse
  • Using a touchscreen
  • Using a computer

Getting started online

  • Using the internet
  • Using online forms
  • Using email
  • Using search engines
  • Introduction to internet safety

Safety first

  • Safe passwords
  • Paying safely online
  • Avoiding scams and tricks
  • Downloading and saving documents
  • Help and support

More online skills

  • Online shopping overview
  • Socialising online
  • Using Facebook overview
  • Using a digital camera
  • Watching and listening online

Connecting to others

  • Getting set up for video calling
  • How to use Skype
  • How to use WhatsApp
  • How to use FaceTime

All about data

  • What is data?
  • Choosing a data plan
  • Managing your data
  • Home data vs mobile data
  • Going overseas

Wi-Fi and mobile networks

  • What is Wi-Fi?
  • Home networks
  • Wi-Fi on the go
  • Mobile networks
Online hobbies

  • Researching family history
  • Exploring Google Earth
  • Google Earth – more than a map
  • Beyond Google Earth
  • Blogs – online journals

All about apps

  • What is an app?
  • Getting apps
  • Managing and deleting apps
  • App tips and tricks

Games centre

  • Games for laptop and desktop computers
  • Games for smartphones and tablets

Practice area

  • keyboard and smartscreen, and can be attempted as many times as you like.
  • Practice area for laptop and desktop computers
  • Practice area for smartphones and tablets

All about Apple iPhones

  • Apple iPhone: Getting started
  • Apple iPhone: Doing more

All about Android phones

  • Android phone: Getting started
  • Android phone: Doing more

All about Apple iPads

  • Apple iPad: Getting started
  • Apple iPad: Doing more

All about Android tablets

  • Android tablet: Getting started
  • Android tablet: Doing more

Windows desktop: Getting started

  • Interactive guide
  • Setting up your new or used PC
  • Security and privacy
  • Useful features
  • Customising system settings
  • Managing files and storage

Windows laptop: Getting started

  • Interactive guide
  • Setting up your new or used laptop
  • Security and privacy
  • Useful features
  • Customising system settings
  • Managing files and storage

Apple desktop: Getting started

  • Interactive guide
  • Setting up your new or used iMac
  • Security and privacy
  • Helpful features
  • Customising settings
  • Managing files and storage