Be Connected
"Be Connected"
- Is run by the Good Things Foundation
- supported by the Federal Government of Australia
The Aim of Be Connected is to digitally connect all Australians
U3A Benalla has been involved with Be Connected since July 2018
- Jenny Sawyer ran the first Be Connected courses, which replaced our Tech Savvy Seniors program.
- Through Grants from the Good Things Foundation U3A Benalla have purchased several iPads and Tablets which have been lent to people starting on their digital journey and other equipment including the classroom computer in Room 2 and small Wi-Fi printers for use in Be Connected classes.
- Celebrated Get On Line Week each October as we are doing here today
- Used the Be Connected Topic Library to give information to members who come to our digital classes
Courses available in the Topic Library involve starter courses for beginners such as using your
- Mobile phone
- Tablet
- Desktop
- Internet
- WiFi and Data
- Safety
- Apple
- Android
- Staying in touch
- Games and practice
- Alternative search engines to Google
- Fun things to do with your photos
- Social media apps
- Online hobbies
- Online services
For those who have been using the internet for a while there are interesting topics to explore including
- Researching and booking travel online
- Intro to myGov
- Intro to buying and selling online
- State and Territory Government Services online
- Health, wellbeing, technology and you
- Intro to Smart Homes
- Using the Cloud
- All about Cloud subscription apps
- Intro to mobile banking
- Android phone listening to podcasts.
Recently there have been some new articles added. These include
- What is AI
- How to spot a fake email
- Which icon is that
- How to deactivate or delete Facebook
How to Find the Topic Library in Be Connected
Simply Google 'How to Find the Topic Library in Be Connected', or go to
https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library
Sample Topic - 'All About Data' Course: 'Home Data vs Mobile Data'
https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library
Sample Topic - 'All About Data' Course: 'Home Data vs Mobile Data'
Check Out the Get On Line Week 2024 Tips & Tricks
Check out the Good Things Foundation's Get Online Week 2024 tips and tricks to stay safer and more confident online and learn new digital skills and ways of using technology.
Use these tips for yourself and to help someone else:
Use these tips for yourself and to help someone else:
Make Your Device Easier to Use
Save Money and Compare Prices Online
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Safer Online Banking and Payments
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Keeping (your grand) Kids Safer Online
Translate Anything
What is AI?
'Be Connected' at U3A Benalla
Now I would like to introduce the Convenors of U3A Benalla’s Be Connected programs:
Ruth Jelliff who runs Be Connected - Android course.
Robyn Lukey and Jenny Sawyer who provide Tech Advice on an appointment basis.
