Tip sheets – Good Things Foundation https://goodthingsaustralia.org Closing the digital divide Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:58:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/curves-150x150.png Tip sheets – Good Things Foundation https://goodthingsaustralia.org 32 32 Succession planning for Digital Skills programs https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/succession-planning-for-digital-skills-programs/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:39:25 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=teaching-resource&p=10085 It is often hard to predict when a highly valued person may leave an organisation. We know staff and volunteers move in and out of roles all the time, for many different reasons. You may have heard of the saying, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” …. Succession planning helps to prevent your digital skills programs from stopping when key people leave, allowing your organisation to keep…

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Checklist for delivering sessions remotely https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/checklist-for-delivering-sessions-remotely/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:07:09 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=teaching-resource&p=10082 Before you hold your first remote session, there are a few things you have to do to set up your online meeting. This will help your learners adjust to this new way of learning. Follow this checklist and have everything working and tested before your online meeting.

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Password Tips and activity https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/password-tips-and-activity/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 00:01:58 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=teaching-resource&p=10044 Assist your learners to develop robust and easy to recall passwords. You can print this four-page activity handout and encourage them to follow the instructions. Use this time to explain to them why it is important to create stronger passwords and practice with them.

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Intro to Online Safety Top Tips https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/intro-to-online-safety-top-tips/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:24:33 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=teaching-resource&p=10031 5 tips to help you stay safer online…

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Password Manager Apps Top Tips https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/password-manager-apps-top-tips/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:22:13 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=teaching-resource&p=10029 5 tips to help you use a password manager app…

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Scams – What to do https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/scams-what-to-do/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:35:28 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=teaching-resource&p=9839 This simple matrix will help your group understand some common Scams, how they are targeted and what they can do to protect themselves. Empowerment through knowledge is key. By understanding how scams work and being vigilant, your group can protect themselves against potential threats.

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Protecting your information https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/protecting-your-information/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 01:16:40 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=teaching-resource&p=5813

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AI Keywords https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/ai-keywords/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:51:35 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=teaching-resource&p=5808 Find a word: If you see a word about AI that you don’t know, look for it in the glossary. Read the meaning: Each word has a clear and easy meaning. Read it to understand the word better. See examples: Some words have examples to show how they are used in real life. Ask for help: If you still have questions after reading, ask a friend, family member or trusted person for more help.

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Online Resources for Reliable Disaster Information https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/tipsheet-finding-reliable-disaster-information-online/ Thu, 23 May 2024 03:41:17 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/tipsheet-finding-reliable-disaster-information-online/ This resource provides a comprehensive list of online platforms such as government websites, official apps, and social media accounts for accessing disaster information. It also includes additional helpful resources like Google Maps for evacuation planning, weather websites for forecasts, and apps like My Fire Plan and Emergency Plus for specific emergency situations.

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Finding Accurate Information about COVID-19 in Australia https://goodthingsaustralia.org/mentor-resource/coronavirus-tip-sheet/ Thu, 23 May 2024 03:14:41 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/coronavirus-tip-sheet/ In Australia, it’s important to access accurate information about COVID-19 from reputable sources. Misinformation and fake news on social media can be misleading and harmful. Government-managed websites like the Department of Health, Healthdirect, and Smartraveller, as well as ABC News, are reliable sources for staying informed and up-to-date.

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