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Digital Discovery 2: Expand Your World Online (FutureLearn)

Offered by Deakin University, Australia Post,

Explore online communities, social media and ways to manage your finances and health online. Grow your digital skills by exploring how the internet can improve your life.

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In Week 1 we explore widening your network through online communities and the basics of social media. In Week 2 we explore how you can use the internet to manage your finances and improve your health.

What topics will you cover?

Online activities and the various uses for the internet
Online communities and how they can add value to your life
Social media options and how to navigate the social media landscape
How the internet can make your life easier by supporting everyday tasks
Using the internet to support and improve health and finances

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