Digital Skills Help: Resources and Support

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Since many of us are now working from home, self-isolating if sick or vulnerable, or need to keep a protective distance from friends and family, being able to use the internet is fast becoming an essential lifeline to the rest of the world.

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Do you know anyone who needs help with digital skills that would be useful while we need to keep our physical distance from one another?

Perhaps you want to learn about:

  • shopping online

  • emailing

  • keeping in touch with friends and family by video chat

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We have gathered some online resources that you can use to help teach yourself or others:

  • We also recommend NI Direct’s Go ON NI for information, e-learning and training guides on many topics covering how to stay safe online, shopping and staying in touch through Social Media.    

  • Go ON NI Training guides are available here

  • Learn my Way has online resources, from the basics of using a device, to managing money online:

Want one-to-one support to get online?

Martin Quinn, Digital Inclusion Officer

Martin Quinn, Digital Inclusion Officer

Our Digital Inclusion Officer, Martin Quinn, is available for phone consultations.

You can contact him by email at martin@supportingcommunities.org or by phone at 077 4356 2027 during regular business hours.

Make the most of Social Media for your Community Group

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Is your group on Facebook or Twitter?

Small charities and voluntary groups can make very effective use of social media channels to help further their goals, the trick is to not get overwhelmed or try to do too much too fast. Our guide will help you think through the steps needed to form a basic social media strategy that will work for your group.

Read our short ‘How To’ Guide for Social Media for Groups.