Free mobile-based learning

​SHARP Digital courses are basic and assume no (or little) prior knowledge. They are designed to launch someone into the digital world with the knowledge needed to make digital technology and the Internet work better for them.

Learning is fun.
Language is easy to understand.
Learning is done on the tools they have at home.

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Your Digital Life

'Your Digital Life' is our foundation course. 

It is an interactive digital course allowing learners to click and play, watch videos, regularly check understanding and, most importantly DO.

A learner who completes this course:

• can explain the basics of digital technology and the Internet.
• is aware that a smartphone can be used instead of a computer to do many things on the Internet.
• is aware of how the Internet increases opportunities for them to work, live and learn.  
• critically evaluates online content before sharing it.
• can search for online content and create a safe password.
• has an email address and knows the basics of how to use it.
• is aware of email folders, is careful with Spam, and can send and receive an email.
• has a basic understanding about creating and using digital documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
• knows the importance of saving files and using folders.
• is aware of using fonts to design documents.
• knows the first steps towards creating a digital document, spreadsheet and presentation.
• Can send an email and attach a photo.​

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DIGITAL and YOUR Small Business

This course provides useful insight for small business owners about the power of digital to promote their business.
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A learner who completes this course:

• Understands that digital tools are changing the world for small businesses and consumers.
  
• Can explain the advantages digital tools can bring to a business.Understands that digital tools are easier than ever and creating a digital presence for your business doesn't require any technical programming skills.
  
• Understands how digital tools are used for small businesses, 
  
• Understands the most important initial steps you can take to create a digital presence for your business. 

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The VIRUS, YOU and DIGITAL!

​This course was created to help build understanding of what the virus is and how digital can help us now and in the future.

A learner who completes this course:

• can explain the truth about what this virus is.
• how to protect themselves and their friends and families.
• know about lies and myths and the importance of not sharing it.
• can explain how digital and the Internet can keep us connected.
• can explain how digital and the Internet can allow us to learn new skills while at home.
• knows where to look for the safe online sources for knowing what's happening.

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COLLECT, SAVE and USE

​This course is designed to introduce the concept of collecting information and using digital to do it. 
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A learner who completes this course can:

• Explain how digital tools can help you collect, save and sort information.
• Explain why using digital to collect information is better than paper.
• Describe one example of using a digital tool to collect information.
• Explain the basics of the importance of the ‘right to privacy’.
• Demonstrate the ability to open an online account and use it.

​Women and Girls - The Power of Digital 

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A learner who completes this course can explain how the Internet and digital skills can open doors for women and girls to:

• economic empowerment
• knowledge and content
• learning opportunities even if at home
• have a #VOICE and to contribute to global discussions on gender discrimination issues 

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Future micro-courses may (depending on support) include:

• Looking for a job online
• Creating a digital CV
• Online banking
• Online shopping
• The Cloud
• Is it fake?
• Cyber bullying​