This page explains everything you need to know about the TechMates project, digital inclusion and the digital challenges faced by people.
Watch our short introduction to TechMates video
As mentioned in the video, you can contact our team and your TechMate Co-ordinator for any help you might need during your time volunteering with us by emailing [email protected]
The Essential Digital Skills Framework
- Communicating
- Handling information and content
- Transacting
- Problem solving
- Being safe and legal online.
Examples of foundation digital skills
- Turn on the device and enter any account information as required
- Use a mouse and keyboard on a computer
- Use a touch screen on a smart phone or tablet
- Use settings menus to change device display to make content easier to read
- Connect a device to the internet using the Wi-Fi settings
- Locate the browser icon on a device and find a website.
Test your Knowledge...
- Approximately how many people in the UK don't have the digital skills they need to thrive in today's world?
- Who provides TechMate volunteers with regular updates and training?
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