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Basic Smartphone Skills Course – Course outline

Language: English

Kind of delivery: Blended

Number of hours:
Minimum 8 hours (1 hour per session)

Course duration:
Self-determined by participant

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course provides step-by-step guidance on how to facilitate a course on basic smartphone skills in a study circle. The course includes practical activities which can be downloaded from the course and used offline, ensuring that participants—especially those with limited experience using smartphones—gain confidence in navigating technology.

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR?

  • Study Circle Facilitators – Individuals who lead small learning groups and help others gain confidence in using smartphones and the internet.
  • Workers and Union Members – Especially those from the informal economy, community-based organizations, or trade unions, who need digital literacy to improve their participation in worker education, communication, and organizing.
  • Adult Learners with Limited Digital Experience – Anyone who has had little to no exposure to smartphones and wants to build confidence in using technology.
  • Grassroots Educators and Activists – Those involved in worker education, social movements, or community organizing, who need digital tools for outreach and engagement.

PRE-REQUISITES: WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR ATTENDING THIS COURSE?

  • Be able to read and write
  • Access to a smart mobile phone

COURSE DURATION, NUMBER OF SESSIONS AND MODE OF DELIVERY

Duration determined by the participants as this is a self-paced course, with 8 sessions to complete in the course. 

Mode of Delivery: Blended (Online and offline activities)

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Use the various buttons on a smartphone 
  • Understand the use of the standard applications on a smartphone
  • Use the keyboard, send text messages and make phone calls
  • Add contacts
  • Understand how data are being utilized on a mobile device
  • Connect to Wifi
  • Download applications
  • Send and receive e-mails
  • Use the Google Chrome browser and search for information

Note: Each session will be facilitated by the study circle facilitator. The online activities should only be completed by the study circle facilitator.

 

SESSION OVERVIEW

Session 1: Introduction to study circles

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-learning on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: This session aims to educate and equip study circle participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in and lead effective study circles
DURATION (minutes): 60

Session 2: Using the various buttons of a smartphone & understanding the use of the standard applications

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self- learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: In this session, participants will learn the basics of using a smartphone, including navigating buttons and accessing standard applications.
DURATION (minutes): 60

Session 3: Using the keyboard, sending text messages and making phone calls

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self- learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: In this session, participants will learn typing on a smartphone, sending text messages, and making phone calls.
DURATION (minutes): 60

Session 4: Add contacts & Understand how data are being utilized on a smartphone

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self- learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: In this session, participants will learn how to add contacts to their smartphone and understand the concept of mobile data and its usage.
DURATION (minutes): 60

Session 5: Connecting to Wifi, Download applications & Send and receive e-mails using the Gmail application

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self- learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: In this session, participants will learn how to connect to Wi-Fi, download apps, and send and receive emails on their smartphone.
DURATION (minutes): 60

Session 6: Searching the internet for information using Google Chrome

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self- learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: In this session, participants will learn how to effectively use the Google Chrome browser, including navigation, searching, bookmarking, and using thumbnails.
DURATION (minutes): 60

Session 7: Digital Safety tips

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self- learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: In this session, participants will learn how to create a Gmail account, manage email folders, compose, and send emails.
DURATION (minutes): 60

Session 8: Course Evaluation

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self- learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Participants and study circle facilitator evaluate the course.
DURATION (minutes): 60

Graduation Ceremony & Certificates

Participant receive certificates for the course after completing all self-learning activities. These certificates will be issued by the IFWEA secretariat upon request from the study circle facilitator.