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Resources
In this section there will be resources which are here to help you on your journey with learning about digital skills.
If you have been to a workshop at the digital hub you will be able to find the handouts here.
Whether you have visited us or not, we hope that you will find this section useful. Please use the links and resources to help you.
For resources published here, permission is granted to reproduce for personal and educational use only. Commercial copying, hiring, lending is prohibited.
Learning Guides
There are two lists of guides below​. The first is a list of guides prepared for Bellingham Digital Hub and designed to go with a session at the Hub. The second list is one of external sites who offer learning guides or opportunities.
Bellingham Digital Hub Guides
THESE WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE AFTER THE SESSIONS.
External Website Guides
Links to Useful Websites
Here is a list of other websites that you might find helpful to support the development of your digital skills. To go to the website, click on the link - the website address is underlined and appears in blue. You can also write these website addresses down if you want to and type them into an internet browser later.
catbytes.community
www.goodthingsfoundation.org
www.lewishamlocal.com
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/siteassets/documents/digital-instruction-guides/a-beginners-guide-to-apps.pdf
Digital Dictionary
The world of computers, digital technology, smartphones and the internet uses a lot of language that may be unfamiliar even to those who have used computers before. Below is a list of words that are commonly used when talking about digital technology. If there is a word that you would like to know the meaning of that is not on this list, please come and ask us.
At the bottom there are some links to other sites with more detailed lists and explanations. You can jump to that list by clicking here: Jump To Links
Apps
Short for 'applications'. This is a type of program, or software, that you can download to your tablet or smartphone and it allows you do a specific function. Examples might be apps for messaging, storing photos, or making phone calls. Some apps are from companies like Tesco, Amazon or services like the NHS app.
Download
To transfer files or data stored on the internet onto your smartphone, tablet or computer. For example, you might download a picture that a friend has sent you over email, download a document to read from a trusted website or download an app from the online app store.
Tablet
A small, handheld computer with a touchscreen that can connect to the internet. Larger than a smartphone but more portable than a laptop.
Device
A collective term used to refer to smartphones, tablets, laptops and computers.
Links to Other Word Lists
A good list of all the basic terms with simple, clear, explanations.
A long and comprehensive list of words related to digital skills. Most terms that you will come across will be listed here.