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Latrobe City Libraries hold Digital Literacy for Beginners workshops 7 November to 19 December 2022
Latrobe City Libraries is offering digital literacy sessions to help beginners understand their devices, get online with confidence and discover how to safely navigate social media.
Running over four Mondays in November at Morwell, Tech Savvy Series will feature small group sessions followed by one-to-one assistance covering online forms, creating emails, using search engines and an Introduction to My Health Record. The Social Seniors program at Moe Library will run for the first three Mondays in December. Participants will join in group sessions before getting individual help to learn more about their device, Zoom, apps and social media.
Get one-on-one assistance covering the foundations of getting online, people of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend one or all of the FREE 'Digital Literacy for Beginners' workshops
Learning more about technology
Mayor of Latrobe City, Councillor Kellie O'Callaghan said the programs would open a new world to participants. "Tech Savvy Series and Social Seniors are being held in the safe and welcoming space of the library. It is so important that older people, and those with little digital understanding, feel supported when they take the step to learn more about the internet, technology and social media."
"Small groups of participants will first learn the basics of each session in a supportive, friendly workshop. Afterwards, each attendee will partner with a library team member for some one-to-one assistance, practise and general guidance."
Keeping you connected
Mayor O'Callaghan also said, "Anyone can book into a session, and if you don't have your own device, we can provide one for you to use during the workshops. You can book for one, or all, of the sessions. You will be encouraged to ask as many questions as you need to."
"For those spending the holiday season away from their families, these workshops can help keep people connected through sending photos, video calls and social media messaging. At the end of the day, this program is designed to help you connect to the digital world at your own pace," said Mayor.
For more information, and to book, visit 'Digital Literacy for Beginners' page or your local library branch.
Pictures from Latrobe City Council Facebook page.
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