Beginner – Good Things Foundation https://goodthingsaustralia.org Closing the digital divide Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:07:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/curves-150x150.png Beginner – Good Things Foundation https://goodthingsaustralia.org 32 32 Staying Connected in an Emergency: Guide and tips https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/staying-connected-in-an-emergency-guide-and-tips/ Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:03:08 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=learn-resource&p=9993 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 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/ai-image-quiz/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:45:21 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=learn-resource&p=9745 These questions will help you think more carefully about each image and decide if it’s real or generated by AI. Enjoy the game and challenge yourself!

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Our 2024 tips for getting online https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/our-2024-tips-for-getting-online/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:27:47 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=learn-resource&p=9733 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? https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/what-is-ai/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:11:32 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=learn-resource&p=5687 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! https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/translate-anything/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:08:27 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=learn-resource&p=6001 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 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/keeping-kids-safer-online/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:44:36 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=learn-resource&p=6000 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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Using Microsoft Copilot prompts https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/using-microsoft-copilot-prompts/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 01:00:27 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=learn-resource&p=5749

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What is Microsoft Copilot? https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/what-is-microsoft-copilot/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 23:44:39 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=learn-resource&p=5735 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 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/how-to-sign-up-for-chatgpt/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:27:28 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=learn-resource&p=5733

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How to practice English using ChatGPT https://goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource/how-to-practice-english-using-chatgpt/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 23:15:32 +0000 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/?post_type=learn-resource&p=5718 If you don’t know a word, ask ChatGPT to explain it. For example, “What does ‘bargain’ mean?” ChatGPT will tell you what it means and give you examples.

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