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Online Safety, Web Browsers, Smartphones, the Cloud, Misinformation Online, Email
Digital Skills: Embracing Digital Technology
Provider: King’s College London (through Futurelearn.com)
Topics: Fundamental digital skills
Time: 4 weeks, 3 hours/week
iPhone and iPad Tips and Tricks
Provider: Garrick Chow, Senior Staff Instructor at LinkedIn Learning
Topics: Using Apple's mobile devices
Time: 35 minutes
Microsoft Office Basics
Provider: Goodwill Community Foundation’s GCF Learn Free Program
Topics: Productivity software skills
Time: Self-paced
Computer Programming for Everyone
Provider: The University of Leeds (through FutureLearn.com)
Topics: Computer and computer languages
Time: 2 weeks, 2 hours/week
Online Security Tips
Provider: Scott Simpson of LinkedIn Learning
Topics: Digital security
Time: 3 hours 43 minutes
Using a Web Browser
Provider: GCFLearnFree.org
Topics: Basics of web browsing
Android Basics
Provider: GCFLearnFree.org
Topics: Getting started with Android devices, security, and privacy
Cloud Computing for Absolute Beginners - IaaS
Provider: Alison
Topics: Introduction to cloud computing and IaaS
How to Spot Misinformation Online
Provider: MediaWise for Seniors - Poynter
Topics: Detecting falsehoods, fact-checking
Time: 1-2 hours
Email Basics: Introduction to Email
Provider: GCFLearnFree.org
Topics: Introduction to email, using email services
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As an educator of older adults, I am teaching about technology and how it can be used for communication. I am looking for a comprehensive list of resources, including online courses, lectures, podcasts, and reputable blogs. To create this resource list, consider the following specific information: * Subject Areas: Online safety, Web browsers, Smart phones, the Cloud, Misinformation online, Email, Digital media * Preferred Learning Method: lectures, interactive courses, podcasts, hands-on projects * Difficulty Level: Beginner* Language: English * Time Commitment: 5 hous* Cost: Free * Preferred Format: Digital * Access Requirements: online access, downloadable content, specialized software, etc. * Additional Interests: * Interaction Level: solitary study and interactive learning, like forums, group discussions, etc. Best Practices Checklist: * Make sure the resources cover the specified subject areas in communications technology. * Validate the credibility and authority of the resource providers. * Ensure the resources suit your preferred learning methods, formats, and interaction level. * Check the language, difficulty level, and accessibility of the resources. * Align resources with your time commitment, budget considerations, and additional interests. Deliverable: Develop a comprehensive list of resources for learning about communications technology based on the specific information provided. Format the list in markdown.