Smartphones and Tablets: Getting to Grips (06V09TL/24)


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Course details

Applicable fees
Total £19.00
Tuition Fees£19.00
Concessions are available for this course

Are you new to smartphones and tablets, or do you want to learn how to use them more effectively? If so, our course, "Smartphones and Tablets: Getting to Grips", is for you! This course will teach you the basics that you need to know to use your smartphone or tablet. You will learn how to navigate the home screen and app drawer, as well as understanding how you can change the settings to suit your needs and help make your device easier to use. Your experienced tutor will guide you through how to use some of the everyday apps you might need. Our course is designed for beginners, so no prior knowledge or experience is required. You'll learn at your own pace and get the support you need from our experienced tutors.

What will I learn?

On this course, you will learn:

  • How to use the different buttons on your device.
  • How to navigate around the menu, home screen and notification menu, as well as how to quickly switch between your apps.
  • The meaning of different icons and applications available to you on your device.
  • How to access and modify a range of settings on your device to help make it easier to use and to protect your device.

How much will it cost?

This course is funded through Tailored Learning with the purpose of improving your essential digital skills. The cost is visible at the top of the page. Concessions may be available dependent on circumstances.

What is it like to learn with East Riding Adult Learning and Employability?

At East Riding Adult Learning and Employability we pride ourselves on the support we give to our learners, from the very first time you contact us, to the day you achieve your goals.

If you choose to join this course you will be supported by our dedicated staff, learn in a small friendly and welcoming group, have the opportunity to take part in activities to practise your skills, be encouraged to continue to practise when you are away from the classroom and receive lots of encouragement to help you build both your skills and your confidence.

As well as working in groups, you will benefit from regular time working with your tutor, discussing your progress and planning your next steps. They will also tell you about all of the other great opportunities that you have access to including help with developing your skills, joining one of our creative skills classes or sessions to improve your health, wellbeing, confidence or resilience. If you are looking for work or aiming for a change of role, then your tutor will also make you aware of the employability programmes we have available to support you in achieving your employment goals.

Our team will be there to support you at every step of your journey and we always welcome your feedback to help us ensure that you feel safe, happy, supported and welcome.

What do I need to join the course?

A willingness to learn and a positive attitude! You don’t need and experience in using tablets or smartphones to join this course.

What do I need to provide for the first session?

You might find it useful to bring your own smartphone or tablet along to the session so that we can help you with using your very own device. We do have some tablets available in our centre for you to use if you do not have your own. You might also find it helpful to bring a notebook and pen to make some notes to help with your learning.

What could I do next?

You can choose to complete some of our other digital courses to improve your digital skills. As a next step, you could complete our Smartphones and Tablets: Managing Apps course or perhaps our Smartphones and Tablets: Using the Internet course to learn more about using your Smartphone or Tablet effectively.

Can we help you to learn?

You can find more information on the Financial help and additional support page or you can contact us to talk about this and any other support we can provide.

Venue Details

Adult Learning Beverley
Adult Learning Centre, Burden Road, Beverley
HU17 9LW

01482 887670