Give Someone a Hand to Get Online

FREE

Step-by-step guides make it so easy to learn the basics, even total internet beginners will be exploring the web in no time.

Whether you're LEARNING how use the internet or TEACHING someone else the ropes, you'll have EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED. .

Over six million adults in the UK have never been online.

We want to change that and help more people make the most of the opportunities offered by the digital world.

From basics like how to use a mouse to understanding social media, it's never been easier to teach someone to use the internet or pick up new skills.

SUBJECT CHECKLIST :

In this section you'll find advice on how to help a friend or family member get online, no-nonsense information on internet basics and suggestions for what you can do using the web.

FOR HELPERS:

Support from BT for people helping a friend or family member to get online.

HOW CAN I HELP?

. Free courses on Learn My Way.

. Teaching resources in our helpers section.

GETTING STARTED:

▪︎Turning on the computer.

▪︎Using a computer

INTERNET BASICS:

▪︎Connecting to the internet

▪︎Using a web browser

▪︎Searching the internet

▪︎Email

WHAT YOU CAN DO ONLINE:

▪︎Exploring the internet

WATCH OUR VIDEO FOR EXTRA INSPIRATION. .

TEACHING TIPS AND TOOLS :

Here are a few handy tips to make helping someone get online easy and fun for you both.

Make it relevant

Be patient

Keep it local

You're in charge, not the computer!

Set realistic goals.

HOW TO TEACH SOMEONE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS:

GOING BEYOND THE BASICS

Once you've gone through the basics, it's time for your friend or relative to practice and explore the internet on their own.

▪︎Practice makes perfect

▪︎Learn, socialise and have fun

HELP SOMEONE GET ONLINE

LEARN MY WAY

MAKING ONLINE LEARNING EASY :

Register for free courses and help someone get online today.

With one simple sign up you'll get access to a fantastic range of online courses.