Basic Smartphone Skills Course

Learning Objective

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.

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Who is this course 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.

Learning Outcome

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

Mode of delivery

Self Paced

How is it delivered?

Asynchronous

Course Duration

Dependant on the participant as this is a self-paced course. There are 8 sessions in the course.

No of hours required

Minimum 8 hours (1 hour per session)

Technical Requirements

Access to a smartphone

Software requirements

Google Chrome mobile browser, Gmail mobile application

Prior Knowledge

Should be able to read and write

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IFWEA