Learner Resources – Good Things Foundation

Staying Connected in an Emergency: Guide and tips

GTFcass — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:03:08 +0000

This free guide from Regional Tech Hub provides tips on how to stay connected in an emergency or natural disaster. It also includes downloadable factsheets you can print out and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. Resource link takes you to a different website with tips on how to get ready for an emergency so you can stay connected and keep up to date, including during power outages.

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AI image quiz

amanda nguyen — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:45:21 +0000

In this short quiz, you’ll look at some images and decide whether each one is real or made by AI. This game helps you learn how to look at images closely and think critically—an important skill in today’s digital world. Questions to ask yourself when looking at images These questions will help you think more […]

Our 2024 tips for getting online

Florencia Calderon — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:27:47 +0000

Check out our 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. Click the buttons to read the full tips and videos. You can also download a printable PDF. Online safety is a priority for lots of people with kids, but it can be overwhelming.

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What is AI?

GTFcass — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:11:32 +0000

AI can make work, life and study easier. But, what is AI and how can you use it safely? AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. It is a way of using computers to do things that used to need humans. Video transcript Five tips about using AI One: AI is a way of using computers to do things that used to need humans Two: if you use Google Maps, Tik Tok or Netflix…

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Translate anything!

GTFcass — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:08:27 +0000

Use the internet and your smartphone, computer or tablet to put information into your language. Did you know you can easily translate websites and documents into hundreds of languages for free? This can be really helpful if you need a helping hand with English, or if you are travelling overseas. It might not be perfect, but free translations can be really useful to help you understand…

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Keeping kids safer online

GTFcass — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:44:36 +0000

Online safety is a priority for lots of people with kids, but it can be overwhelming. Increase your kids online safety by following these simple tips. A family tech agreement is a simple plan that outlines your family’s rules for going online and using tech. It can include things like: Most gaming and social media apps have privacy settings. They let you control…

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How to use voice assistants

sally bird — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 22:17:32 +0000

Learn about voice assistants Understand what voice assistants are and see examples like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri. Explore their uses Discover how to use voice assistants to set reminders, check the weather, play music, and ask questions. Get started easily Follow simple setup steps for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri, and learn basic voice commands.

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Using Microsoft Copilot prompts

amanda nguyen — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:00:27 +0000

This is a collection of simple, ready-made phrases (called “prompts”) that you can use to interact with AI tools. These prompts help you ask questions or give commands to AI, so you get helpful answers or actions. How to use the prompt list. Examples of Use: Writing an email: Simplifying information: Learning about AI: Questions […]

What is Microsoft Copilot?

amanda nguyen — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 23:44:39 +0000

Microsoft Copilot is a powerful AI assistant built into Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It helps you work more efficiently by offering suggestions, automating tasks, and creating content based on your input. You can use Copilot to write documents, analyse data, create presentations, and more, all with the help of AI. It’s like having a smart assistant that makes your everyday…

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How to sign up for ChatGPT

amanda nguyen — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:27:28 +0000

This guide will show you how to create an account on ChatGPT. ChatGPT is a helpful tool that can answer your questions, chat with you, and help you learn new things. Follow the steps below so you’ll be ready to start using ChatGPT in no time. Step 1: Open your web browser Step 2: Go […]