Navigating the Online World & Using Apps

Build the skills to browse safely, use everyday apps, and feel confident online.

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    About the workshop

    This workshop is all about helping you feel more comfortable and confident using the internet and your smartphone or tablet. The online world is full of opportunities — from finding reliable information and exploring your interests, to staying in touch with loved ones and making everyday tasks easier. But it can also feel overwhelming at times, especially when you are not sure how to search, which sites to trust, or how to manage all the apps available.

    Over the course of this two-hour session, we will explore some simple but powerful skills:

    • How to search for information online quickly and safely
    • Ways to use digital tools that make everyday life easier
    • How to connect your device to the internet and protect your personal information
    • How to find, download, and uninstall apps on your smartphone or tablet

    This will be a hands-on and practical workshop. You will have the chance to practice each step, ask questions, and build confidence as we go. By the end, you will leave with tips, resources, and a checklist you can use at home to keep exploring safely.

    Workshop Price: $50
    Special Offer: CARP members receive a 10% discount.

    2 Hour Workshop Outline

    Topic Content Activities
    Welcome & Introduction – Goals of the session: searching online, using digital tools, managing apps
    – Reassure: no silly questions, step-by-step learning     		Icebreaker: Ask “What’s one thing you wish you knew how to do online?”
    Finding Information Online – How to use effective search terms
    – Evaluating search results for reliability
    – Searching within trusted sites     		Hands-on: Search for a local service (library hours, nearby pharmacy) and compare results
    Tech Resources for Everyday Life – Using the internet for hobbies, news, health info, contacting officials
    – Managing digital privacy and security in Chrome
    – Importance of practicing safe online habits     		Guided demo: Adjust Chrome privacy settings; participants follow along on their devices
    Break Light refreshments and informal Q&A —
    Online Basics Refresher – How to ensure devices are connected to Wi-Fi
    – Tips for protecting personal information
    – Reviewing different types of devices and their uses     		Quick device check: confirm Wi-Fi settings on participants’ phones/tablets
    Exploring & Downloading Apps – How to find apps in iPhone App Store & Android Google Play
    – What to look for: ratings, developer, privacy permissions
    – How to uninstall and adjust settings     		Hands-on: Search for and install a simple app (weather or library app), then uninstall
    Wrap-Up & Resources – Recap key takeaways: searching, safe browsing, privacy, apps
    – Share handout with tips & recommended apps/resources     		Open Q&A; encourage participants to practice at home