Helping You Stay Connected
Staying connected during an otherwise very isolating time is vital for your wellbeing.
You can use the internet to:
- Research useful organisations, such as NEWCIS, for support
- Use social media to connect with friends and family
- Watch films, videos and listen to music
- Keep fit by joining online classes
- Learn a new skill by joining courses or webinars
Easy ways you can stay connected include:
- Video calling friends and family
- Sending a simple 'hello' or 'hope you're well' text message
- Doing quiz nights / group video calls on Zoom
- Using social media to stay updated and connected with friends
- Celebrating occasions - virtual birthday parties are all the range nowadays!
Follow these simple ‘Tech Tips’ to help you master the basics. Don’t forget to share this page with your less digital savvy family members and friends!
Mastering the basics
BT Skills For Tomorrow provide a range of free online courses and videos for mastering the basics of tech including:
Click on the icons to take you to the courses!
How to use WhatsApp
Tech Tips for home schooling
How to download podcasts
Source BT Skills For Tomorrow
How to use Zoom
Learn how to get started using Zoom.
How to use Facebook
How to use Skype
Learn how to get started with Skype here.
Digital Communities Wales
Digital Communities Wales are supporting people to use technology during the Covid-19 Pandemic.