DELSA - Digital Empowerment for Digitally Upskilling Adults

3B Using the internet and managing information


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 Title
3B Using the internet and managing information

 Keywords
Internet, Digital Skills, Apps, Web Resources

 Author
LWL

 Languages
English

 Objectives/goals
3b At the end of this Unit you will be able to: • Set up accounts on Skype, Twitter and Facebook • Use your accounts in your daily lives


 Description
In this module you will learn how to use apps that will assist you in your daily life. You will learn how to set up accounts on Skype, Twitter and Facebook as the main social media apps that are in use today.

 Contents in bullet points
1. Applications • Apps • Downloading apps • Skype • Twitter • Facebook


 Contents

 3B Apps for connecting with people: Using Skype, Twitter and Facebook

Digital content creation


   What do I need for this unit?

•A computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with internet connection.
•For Skype video calls you will need a camera/microphone enabled on your computer/laptop.
 


  What is Skype?

•Skype is an app that works using the Internet.
•It allows video calls and voice calls between smartphones, tablets and computers. It also allows messages.
•Skype to Skype calls are free anywhere in the world so this is a really useful app to keep in contact with friends and family.


  How do I access Skype?

•You can install the Skype app on your computer or laptop by going to www.skype.com .
•Click on the ‘Get Skype’ button
•Follow the instructions.
•
•If you have a tablet or

smartphone, download

Skype from your app store.


  Using Skype

•On your computer or laptop, double click on the Skype app
•You will see these options:
–Click on the ‘sign up’ link
–Follow the steps provided

so that you can set up your

account.

NOTE: if you already have a Hotmail or Outlook email address you can sign in with this email. Or you can use your phone number.

•If you have the Skype app downloaded on your phone or tablet, just tap to open.


  Exercise: Skype in action

Copy and paste the link below into your browser window.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRcb3uB3Jac


  What is Twitter?

•Twitter is a social networking site.
•It can be used on your computer/laptop or you can download the Twitter app on your app store.
•Twitter is used to follow the latest news, to follow well known people or just to stay in touch.
•It allows people to type short messages (280 characters) or ‘Tweets’ which are visible to other Twitter users.
•Twitter has 100 million users and 500 million tweets are sent every day!


  How do I access Twitter?

•Follow the sign up

Instructions.

•
•If you have a tablet or

smartphone, download

Twitter from your app store.


  Creating your Twitter account (Desktop)

•When creating your account, the ‘full name’ that you use is your display name, but you can change this to whatever you want, whenever you want, so you can stay anonymous if you wish.
•Choose a secure password!
•Choose your interests – Twitter will then suggest people for you to follow.
•Choose a picture.
•Write your bio – this lets people know a bit about you.


  Creating your Twitter account (Mobile)

•Fill out your name, phone number/email address. Use your real name as you will need to verify.
•Enter in the verification number that you received at whatever contact information you provided. Choose a strong password.
•Choose whether you'd like to sync your contacts. This may help you find Twitter followers, but if you don't want to, just tap ‘not now’.
•Search for interests e.g. sport. This will help Twitter recommend good profiles for you to follow.
•Twitter will suggest some accounts you can follow based on your interests. Choose ones that you   think are interesting.
•You’re now ready to Tweet!  Just click on         the blue button on the top right to tweet, the grey silhouette on the   top left to change your profile picture and settings, and start tweeting!

 

 


  How to use Twitter

•Twitter is great for finding out the latest news – many big news stories break on Twitter.
•It is a place to chat with friends and to interact with people you follow e.g. journalists, musicians, sports people etc.
•Remember – it is public!
•Your tweets can have photos and links as well as text.


  The language of Twitter

•Using @ is when you include somebody's @twittername in the tweet. The person will get a notification that you have mentioned them.
•RT means ‘retweet’. You can RT by either repost their tweet, or you can add a comment.
•DM means Direct Message. It allows you to chat in private.
•Hashtag # - A word or phrase preceded by the # symbol is highlighting a key word and allows you to search for that term.


  Breaking News

The crash news hit Twitter

a full 15 minutes before the

mainstream media got hold

of the story


  Other Benefits…

•Use Twitter to raise awareness/build an online community for a cause you may be interested in.
•Twitter can support increased citizen engagement.
•Twitter can gain media attention/increase support – remember the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’? (ALS donations from the ice bucket challenge were $15.6m, up from $1.8m for same period prev. year).
•Initiatives: 

Twitter during Paris attacks


  Twitter exercise

•Choose two subjects or areas that you are interested in.
•Search for well known people in these areas who are on Twitter.
•Follow their accounts and build your contact list.


  What is Facebook?

•Facebook is a social networking site.
•It can be used on your computer/laptop or you can download the Facebook app on your app store.
•Facebook is used to connect with friends or colleagues online.
•It allows you to share posts with others – posts can include music, pictures or just your thoughts!
•Facebook is the world’s largest social media network with over 2 billion users per month!


  How do I access Facebook?

•Follow the sign upInstructions.
•If you have a tablet or smartphone, download Facebook from your app Store.


  Setting up your Facebook account

•Complete your Facebook profile before you begin to connect with friends.
•The profile area is called your ‘timeline’ as it shows a running order of your activities.
•You can upload two photos – a cover photo which is a banner across the top of your profile and a smaller square profile picture.
•On your timeline, you can include information about yourself such as education, work, hobbies etc.


  Using Facebook

•When you have completed your profile you can start to add friends by sending ‘friend requests’ to people.
•You can find friends by searching for them or Facebook can use your email contacts.
•You can also search for pages and ‘like’ them e.g. newspaper or sports teams.
•When you sign in to your account you will be taken to a homepage or ‘News Feed’ which is a series of posts from friends or from pages you have liked.
•If you would like to post, then go to the box that says ‘what’s on your mind’.
•You can communicate your activities, post a story or photo or share a video.
•This is called your ‘Status Update’.

 


  Using Facebook Messenger

•Facebook has a private chat option called Facebook Chat or Facebook Messenger.
•This allows to you to chat in real-time with any friends who may be online at the same time (Tip: if they are online then a green dot appears beside their name).
•On your mobile device you will need to install the Messenger App.


  Facebook Privacy

•Facebook lets you control who can see your personal information and what you post.
•Your privacy controls are found in the ‘settings’ option.
•You can choose to keep your information private.
•Read the following article for more information:

https://www.techlicious.com/tip/complete-guide-to-facebook-privacy-settings/



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