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Explore Artificial Intelligence This self study material is intended for everyone who wants to learn about artificial intelligence and how to use it in everyday life, studies, and work. Here you will find basic information about artificial intelligence, practical tips, task cards, and examples from different life situations, as well as guidance for safe and responsible use. Texts are translated with the help of AI from the orignal texts in Finnish. Content developed in collaboration with ENTER ry, Finnish Association of Diverse Learners (Erilaisten oppijoiden liitto), Moniheli Association, SeniorSurf, Finnish Clubhouse Network (Suomen eKlubitalot ry), VALLI – Finnish Association for Older People's Welfare, and the Central Association for the Welfare of Older People (Vanhustyön keskusliitto). List of Contents 1. What is AI (artificial intelligence)? 2. AI as Everyday Help 3. AI in Studies and Work 3.1 Using AI in Job Searching 3.2 Using AI in Studies 4. Tips for Using AI 5. Key Points to Remember 6. Additional Learning Resources 1. What is AI (artificial intelligence)? This self study material is intended for everyone who wants to learn about artificial intelligence and how to use it in everyday life, studies, and work. Here you will find basic information about artificial intelligence, practical tips, task cards, and examples from different life situations, as well as guidance for safe and responsible use. Artificial intelligence is already changing everyday life, work, and learning, and its possibilities continue to grow all the time. This material provides practical tips and examples that can help you save time, discover new solutions, and use artificial intelligence safely and responsibly. Try out different types of AI programs Below are a few commonly used AI tools that you can try for free. Most of them work without creating an account. The exception is Google Gemini, which requires a Google account. Links open in a new tab. OpenAI’s ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/ Microsoft Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.com/ Google Gemini (requires sign-in): https://gemini.google.com/ The European Mistral AI: https://chat.mistral.ai/chat 2. AI as Everyday Help Artificial intelligence is already an invisible part of everyday activities: a navigator suggests the fastest route based on traffic conditions, smartphone photo searches can find all winter photos, texts can be automatically translated into different languages, streaming services recommend content based on viewing and listening history, and customer service chatbots provide assistance. Different AI services can also be used as assistants in everyday tasks. Whenever you face any practical challenge, try seeing what kind of solution artificial intelligence could offer for the situation. Check the practice examples from the boxes below. A quick introduction to a new topic Ask AI what you want to learn about. Ask for a short, clear overview or a step-by-step spoken-style explanation. You can even ask it to create a small quiz for you. Example prompt: “Explain briefly how solar panels work, and give me three questions at the end to test my understanding.” Party catering Ask AI to suggest food and drinks for your party. Provide details such as the number of guests, special dietary requirements (for example, gluten free or vegan), preferred preparation methods (cold or hot dishes), and any other wishes. You can also ask for recipes and a shopping list. Example prompt: “Plan the menu for a birthday party with 12 guests. Three of the guests are vegan. I would like mainly savory options. In addition, I want two cakes that are suitable for all guests. I would like one of the cakes to require no oven and be possible to prepare a couple of days before the party. Also provide the recipes and create a shopping list.” Solving a technical problem Describe the problem you’re having with your device and ask the AI for a step-by-step solution. Mention the brand, model, and operating system. If you are not sure where to find them, you can ask AI to tell you where to find the model and operating system. Example prompt: “My phone doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi. I’m using a Samsung phone with Android 15. Tell me all the things I could try to fix the problem.” Translating text from a photo Take a photo of text written in a language you don’t understand, like a food package or a restaurant menu. Ask AI to translate it into your language and, if you want, to explain what it means. Example prompt: “Translate the text in this photo into Finnish and tell me if it includes any allergy information.” Travel guide Ask AI for travel tips. Tell it how many people are traveling, what you enjoy, what you want to avoid, and any limitations. You can also ask for a schedule or a list of suggested activities. Example prompt: “Plan a three-day program in Turku for four adults who enjoy history and good food. We don’t have a car, so keep everything within or near the city centre.” 3.1 Using AI in Job Searching Artificial intelligence is an excellent assistant when you are looking for a new job. As a general guideline, AI can be used as a helper and a brainstorming partner. Despite the temptation, it should not be used for mass producing job applications or exaggerating your skills and qualifications, as employers usually notice this very quickly. How to use AI in your job search Considering career choices Searching for job openings Drafting or refining your CV Identifying and articulating your skills Optimising your LinkedIn profile Drafting or improving your job application Collecting information about companies and preparing for interviews Organising your job search and managing your time How NOT to use AI in your job search Always verify any information the AI gives you — don’t forward texts exactly as they are Listing or inventing exaggerated or false skills for your CV or application Mass-producing application letters Cheating on tests or assessments Pretending to be someone else Modern studies require students to be independent and organized — able to manage and advance multiple tasks simultaneously, structure and summarize learning materials, and schedule their own work effectively. AI does not replace humans, but when used appropriately, it can complement teaching, make learning more efficient, and allow learners to focus their efforts on more demanding tasks. However, if the use of AI replaces your own thinking, learning becomes superficial. Therefore, use AI thoughtfully and make sure that your work progresses through your own insights and understanding. 3.2 Using AI in Studies 3. AI in Studies and Work AI can be used in many ways to help with everyday tasks, including studying and work. AI can save you time, help you consider new perspectives, find information, or act as your personal assistant. However, it is important to be aware that the use of AI involves risks. For this reason, many organizations have developed their own guidelines and policies for the use of AI. Therefore, familiarize yourself with the AI guidelines of your educational institution or workplace before you start using it. Proofreading and editing text You can use AI to plan the structure of an essay, clarify your writing, or improve the language. It can check the grammar, word choices, and sentence structure of a foreign-language text you’ve written. It can also translate text into different languages and give feedback on your own translations. Keep this in mind: Always read the AI’s corrections and translations carefully and consider whether they make sense in context. Don’t let AI write the text for you — when you create the final version yourself, you build skills that will help you later in working life as well. Personalising study materials AI can help you understand complex instructions. You can ask it to break an assignment into numbered steps or reorganise the instructions to make them clearer. It can also help you adapt study materials to your needs by simplifying the text, summarising content, or suggesting alternative ways to present information. AI can even help create practice tasks and quizzes. For example, you can ask it to generate questions or multiple-choice items based on your notes. You can also ask it to make the exercises gradually harder so you can progress at your own pace. Mentoring AI can act as a conversation partner when your thinking gets stuck. It can help you organise scattered ideas, encourage you, and offer feedback. Keep this in mind: AI can’t truly understand your situation or emotions, so in more personal or sensitive moments it may give general or shallow answers. If something worries you or you need personal guidance, turn to a human firs such as a teacher, counsellor, or another professional. Life management AI can help you plan your study schedule, make reading timetables, and estimate how much time different tasks might require. You can give it a list of things you want to complete and ask for suggestions on how to organise them in your calendar. Keep this in mind: AI only offers suggestions — the decisions are yours. Stay in charge of your plans and judge what works best for you. Thesis AI can help you search for sources and compare information from different perspectives. For example, it can show how various sources approach the same topic. It can also reduce the cognitive load of writing a thesis. If you’re stuck while brainstorming your topic, ask the AI for ideas. Keep this in mind: You can use AI to generate ideas and solve specific problems, but don’t ask it to produce the final text for your thesis. AI isn’t always reliable in applying source criticism, and you are fully responsible for evaluating sources and drawing conclusions. Make sure you understand where the information comes from and ensure that your final interpretations are your own, not the AI’s. 4. Tips for Using AI AI is at its best as a conversation partner that helps you brainstorm, explain, and refine ideas. Using AI is easy: ask questions as you would ask a person, and add clarifications or follow up questions when needed. A good prompt — that is, a clear question or instruction — helps AI provide a response that is tailored to your needs. Example of a good prompt and a bad prompt Bad: Tell me about climate change. Better: Write a 200-word plain-language text about how climate change affects Finnish winters. The target audience is lower secondary school students. Include three examples and use a neutral tone. Be clear and specific Explain exactly what you want. Avoid vague requests like “Tell me about AI.” Instead try “Write a 5-point list on how AI can support learning at school.” Give context Share the background: who the content is for and what it will be used for. For example: “Write instructions for a primary school teacher who hasn’t used AI before.” Define the format and style Do you want the answer as a list, a table, a story, or Q&A? Mention whether you want the tone to be formal, casual, plain-language, or expert-level. Provide an example Show a sample sentence, structure, or style you want the AI to follow. For example: “Write the text in a similar style to this example…” Break big tasks into smaller ones If you’re asking for many things at once, do it in steps. First ask for ideas, then ask for the full text. Set boundaries and details Tell the AI what you want included — and what you want left out. For example: “Don’t use marketing language” or “Include only studies from the 2020s.” Keep the conversation going A single prompt isn’t always enough. Ask for revisions: “Make this shorter” or “Add concrete examples.” Basic rules for a good prompt 5. Key Points to Remember Check the information AI isn’t perfect. It can make mistakes or show bias. Question the information and compare it with other reliable sources. Be open about using AI Tell others when content has been created with the help of AI. Transparency is especially important in teaching, communication, and research. Make sure to indicate where the information comes from. Many people use simple notes like: “This image was created with AI.” Protect your own and others’ information Don’t share personal or confidential details, such as ID numbers or passwords. Make sure you understand how the service stores and uses data. Information security Most AI applications require you to create an account and sign in before you can use them. This is actually beneficial for you as a user, because it helps protect the information you share with the AI and keeps your previous projects safely stored. Also make sure your device is protected (for example with a screen lock) so that no one else can access your apps. Responsibility Don’t spread false information or use AI for harmful purposes. Respect the rights of original creators. 6. Additional Learning Resources Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Course Link: https://ethics-of-ai.mooc.fi/ The University of Helsinki’s free MOOC course explores ethical issues related to artificial intelligence, including responsibility, transparency, and fairness. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand how AI is developed and used in a sustainable and ethical way. AI and the Changing Nature of Literacy Link: https://www.oph.fi/fi/teemat-ja-kehittaminen/tekoaly-ja-muuttuva-lukutaito A collection of readings from the Finnish National Agency for Education (EDUFI). Available in Finnish and Swedish only, but can be translated into English and other languages using your browser’s automatic translation feature. Welcome to the world of fair AI (eOppiva) Link: https://www.eoppiva.fi/en/courses/welcome-to-the-world-of-fair-ai/ The EU's AI Act requires that AI systems have been carefully designed and that the risks they pose have been minimised. In Europe, AI systems are assessed based on their level of risk, and the regulation aims to ensure that AI systems are safe. This course explains the effects of the AI Act for AI developers and implementers. In the course, you will receive practical information on how to meet the new requirements.

👀 How to coordinate this training: 1. Watch the video together or independently 2. Discussion with supporting questions in a group or pair Starter Questions: Which of the AI examples in the video have you used before? Can you find 3 apps on your phone that probably use AI? Were you surprised that AI is used in so many places? Do you feel more curious or more nervous about AI after this video? Can you think of a task in your daily life that AI might help with? Questions for Deeper Engagement: Would you trust AI to help you make a big decision? Why or why not? What is one way AI might make life easier for you? Is there a type of AI use that you find uncomfortable or strange? Demonstrate examples or ask learners to test out tools in a group Check the list of examples you can try to demonstrate, or give these as a task for each group. Materials needed: Computer 💻 What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? est. 45 min 💡 After this training: The learner is able to understand the basics of AI. The learner can identify where AI is used in daily life. ✨ Digital skills training about AI basics video language 🇬🇧 video language 🇫🇮 Materials in Finnish 🇫🇮 Tutustu tekoälyyn, Thinglink ( Enter ry, Erilaisten oppijoiden liitto, Moniheli ry, SeniorSurf, Suomen eKlubitalot ry, VALLI ry ja Vanhustyön keskusliitto.) Video, Tekoälylukutaito (Erilaisten oppijoiden liitto) Video, Tekoälyohjelmia (Erilaisten oppijoiden liitto) WordWall matching game, Mitä voimme tehdä tekoälyn avulla? Materials in English 🇬🇧 WordWall matching game, What can we do with AI PDF Guide Teaching responsible use of AI (Google) Explore Artificial Intelligence, One page guide on this website Tips for discussions: Where Do We See AI in Everyday Life? 📱 Examples: Your phone suggests words as you type You get movie or music recommendations You talk to Siri, Google Assistant You use Google Maps or Waze You translate languages on the web Instagram or TikTok shows you what you like You unlock your phone with face recognition Demonstration examples 💬 Use ChatGPT or Gemini (Text AI) Task: “What are three cheap and healthy recipes I can cook this week?”→ Observe the reply. Was it helpful? Would you ask more? I’m going to a job interview. Can you help me prepare?”→ Observe the reply. Was it helpful? Would you ask more? 2. Try a Text-to-Image Tool Use any tools you are familiar with or tools like Pixlr AI Generator or Bing Image Creator. Task: Type: “A woman working on a laptop in a cozy café in winter.”→ Discuss: Does it match your imagination? What else would you try? Ask learners to suggest a few words and see what kind of image would be generated. → Discuss: Does it match your imagination? Describe what you see in the current moment and type that description. → Discuss: Does it match your imagination? What else would you try? Example outputs from ChatGPT 3. Use Voice Input with Google Assistant or Siri Task: Say: “Remind me to drink water in 10 minutes”→ Discuss: Was this easier than typing? Say: "Can you set a timer for 30 seconds?"→ Discuss: Was this easier than typing? What else would you ask? Resources and tips for deeper engagements video language 🇬🇧 Benefits Saves time (e.g., writing help, navigation, voice-to-text) Improves accessibility (e.g., screen readers, translation) Helps in education, healthcare, and work Risks and Concerns Loss of privacy AI apps may collect personal information without you noticing. Example: A face filter app saves your photo and uses it later for advertising. How to prevent or check: Check the app’s permissions and only allow access that is necessary. Avoid uploading personal photos if you are unsure. Misuse of personal data Your data can be shared or sold to other companies. Example: An online shopping app saves what you search for and buy, and then uses this information to show you targeted ads or shares it with other companies. How to prevent or check: Review the app’s privacy settings, limit ad personalisation, and avoid signing in with social media accounts if it is not necessary. Data stored for a long time Once data is collected, it may stay online for years. Example: Old voice recordings from a smart assistant are kept on company servers. How to prevent or check: Review your account settings and delete old recordings or data when possible. Unfair treatment (AI bias) AI can make unfair decisions if it learns from biased data. Example from news: News reports have shown that some companies used AI tools to help with hiring, but these tools showed bias. The AI systems learned from past hiring data and started favouring certain genders, names, or backgrounds, while unfairly rejecting others. Fake images and videos AI can create images or videos that look real but are not. Example: A fake photo showing a public figure doing something they never did. How to prevent or check: Check trusted news sources and look for the same information on more than one website. Fake voices AI can copy someone’s voice to trick others. Example: A scam call sounds like a family member asking for money. How to prevent or check: Hang up and call the person directly using a number you already know. Spreading false information Fake AI content can confuse or mislead people. Example: A fake video shared on social media causes panic or anger. How to prevent or check: Do not share the content immediately and verify it with reliable sources first. 👋🏽 Join the Community Ideas on how to create better training? Would you like to share how your training went? Join our community of digital skills trainers from the button below. Join discussions

Practical work-life digital skills training for migrant women. Step-by-step guides on digital skills. Help migrant women access work-life by providing digital skills training. 💡Practical Resources to Help Trainers Plan and Deliver Trainings with Ease Is this for me? See Trainings Teach Digital Skills with Confidence How to use this site? Your Guide to Teaching Digital Skills Easy-to-use tools and tips to help trainers plan sessions, engage learners, and adapt to different needs. Explore each section for practical resources. Practical Matters Assessing Learners' Needs and Skills Defining Learning Objectives Choosing Training Content Delivering & Facilitating Trainings Collecting Feedback & Evaluation Supporting Learners in a Digital World Multicultural Guidance Skills Training Materials Explore hands-on and easy-to-apply materials for digital skill training. Use them as they are or adapted to your group’s needs . Check out the themes, use the keyword search to find what you need, or start from training packages if you are not sure where to start. Keyword Search See training packages Getting started with Technology See trainings Online Safety & Digital Rights See trainings Getting Started with Devices See trainings Job Search Skills See trainings Public E-services See trainings See trainings Digital Tools for the Workplace In collaboration with our partners. Our mission is to empower migrant women to strengthen digital skills and foster social inclusion. Read more about us Our Story The project is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers for the period of March 2025 to March 2026. It focuses on enhancing the digital skills of migrant women to support their access to employment and improve social inclusion across the Nordic and Baltic regions. By equipping trainers, educators and community members with a co-created, multilingual toolbox, the project strengthens their capacity to deliver effective, inclusive digital skills training. Read more about us How to Create Digital Skills Trainings Read the step-by-step guide DigiUp Toolbox Privacy Policy Our Office Kalliolan Setlementtitalo Sturenkatu 11 00510 Helsinki Contact Us +358 (50) - 375 -1203 Office hours: Mon–Fri 9–17 yuri.kitaba(at)moniheli.fi © by Moniheli ry

Getting Started with Technology The original language of these training materials is English, and they have been automatically translated into other languages using AI tools. If you notice any issues, please contact us. Different web browsers and search engines est. 60 min Start Now ☑️Exercise: How to Search for Information Online est. 90 min Start Now Converting documents into digital format est. 45 min Start Now How to reduce the file size of an image est. 45 min Start Now Basics of Cloud Services est. 60 min Start Now How to clean up cloud service and email storage est. 60 min Start Now Instant Messaging Apps est. 60 min Start Now Useful applications for everyday life est. 30- 60 min Start Now Translation Apps est. 30 min Start Now What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? est. 45 min Start Now

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) est. 30 mins General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) est. 30 mins 💡 After this training: The learner is able to identify their rights and responsibilities in disclosing their own data to online services. 👀 How to coordinate this training: 1. Watch the video together or explain about GDPR using the website. Check which agency or authority is responsible for data protection in your country and read about what kind of rights citizens have. Choose one website that is commonly used and check the privacy policy, and discuss how your data is processed and protected. 2. Discussion as a whole group or in a small group Together, go through what the GDPR regulation is and what rights it gives to citizens. Have you ever read the full privacy policy before clicking “I Agree”? Why or why not? When using apps (e.g., social media, fitness tracking, banking), what kinds of data do they collect about you, and how do you feel about it? Have you ever refused to give consent? What happened? Can you think of a time when you regretted giving your personal data? In what kind of situations do you give consent to the use of your personal data? Think about your personal and work life situations. e.g. online shopping, newsletter subscription. Materials needed: Computer 💻 ✨ Digital skills training about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) video language 🇬🇧 Key concepts to explain 🧾 GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) What it is: A law that protects personal data and privacy in the European Union. Why it matters: It gives people the right to control how their data is used by businesses, governments, and organizations. Trainer tip: Use analogies like "Your personal information is like your house. GDPR gives you locks on your doors and says who can enter." Personal Data 👤 What it is: Any information that can be used to identify you—name, email, photo, phone number, ID number, location, etc. Examples: Your email on a newsletter list, your address when ordering online. Consent ✅ What it means: You must give clear permission for your personal data to be collected or used. Trainer tip: Ask: “Have you ever clicked ‘I agree’ online without reading?” This is often how consent is given online. Data Processing What it means: Any action done to your data—collecting, storing, using, sharing. Example: A website saves your email to send you a receipt or future offers. Privacy Policy What it is: A document on most websites that explains how they collect, use, and protect your data. Where to find it: Usually at the bottom of the homepage under "Privacy Policy." Trainer tip: Show a live website and scroll to the footer to find the link. Data Protection Authority What it is: A national office that makes sure organizations follow data protection laws. Examples: Finland: Tietosuojavaltuutetun toimisto Estonia: Protection of personal data and privacy , Avaleht | Andmekaitse Inspektsioon Trainer task: Help learners find their country's authority and what it says about citizens’ rights. Citizen Rights under GDPR Right to access: You can ask what data an organization has about you. Right to correction: You can fix incorrect data. Right to deletion ("right to be forgotten"): You can ask for your data to be erased. Right to data portability: You can get a copy of your data. Right to object: You can say no to data being used for marketing or profiling. Open Badge: Communication and services Discover how to use this training material together with other themes to help learners earn the Open Badge. Badges allow learners to demonstrate the skills they have gained and showcase their achievements. Learn more by clicking the button below. Read more about the Open Badge 👋🏽 Join the Community Ideas on how to create better training? Would you like to share how your training went? Join our community of digital skills trainers from the button below. Join discussions

Contact us Who is the toolbox for? The DigiUp Toolbox supports those who guide adult migrant women in building confidence with digital skills. It provides practical, adaptable materials that make learning accessible and relevant to everyday life, from searching for jobs to using digital tools at work. By focusing on learning together, the toolbox helps create supportive environments where both trainers and learners feel empowered to grow. Why we focus on strengthening digital skills Beyond the workplace, basic digital skills are essential for everyday life—from buying public transportation tickets and booking appointments to applying for housing or study places—because many essential services are now primarily available online. Promoting digital inclusion is therefore not just a matter of efficiency but also a question of equity, social participation, and empowerment for all. Join our mission of promoting digital inclusion Development of the Toolbox Project The project is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers for the period of March 2025 to March 2026. It focuses on enhancing the digital skills of migrant women to support their access to employment and improve social inclusion across the Nordic and Baltic regions. By equipping trainers, educators and community members with a co-created, multilingual toolbox, the project strengthens their capacity to deliver effective, inclusive digital skills training. Piloted in Denmark, Estonia, Finland and Norway, the toolbox is designed to be scalable and sustainable, supporting long-term integration and empowerment of migrant women. The toolbox's framework and materials are developed based on the Life Skills Model for All (Kaikkien-mallit, available in Finnish ), which emphasizes learner-centeredness and ensures that learning connects directly to real-life situations. Understanding learners' needs, backgrounds, and interests is at the heart of successful training. Additionally, the toolbox promotes shared learning, where everyone contributes their knowledge and skills. Parts of the trainers guide and training materials have been proofread and refined with the support of ChatGPT. Toolbox Project Worker Yuri Kitaba Expert | DigiUp Programme +358 (0)50 375 1203 yuri.kitaba@moniheli.fi Our Partners City of Vantaa The Employment Office of the City of Vantaa provide guidance on job-seeking and information on vacancies and training. They bring their expertise in supporting migrants in employment to the project. Job Seeking and Employment | Vantaa Wecode Platform The WeCode platform serves foreign nationals who have moved to Finland to adapt to the IT sector, develop themselves, make new friendships and thus integrate better into Finland. WeCode Platform The Neighbourhood Mothers programme run by Nicehearts ry is a peer support volunteer activity for women who have moved to Finland and organizes group activities, helps women and contributes to Finnish society. Neighbourhood Mothers ReDI School of Digital Integration is a non-profit tech school providing migrants and marginalized locals free and equitable access to digital education. ReDI School Denmark Tallinn Migration Centre is offering comprehensive support and various kinds of activities for Tallinn residents with migration backgrounds. Tallinn Migration Centre MiR is a network of parents and guardians of children and young people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Their aim is to support ethnic minority families through providing guidance and counselling in the areas of school, family life and Norwegian society. Homepage MiR Reference Group The Lifelong Learning Foundation sr. (the Kvs Foundation) is a non-affiliated organisation with a focus on lifelong learning and the concept of Sivistys. They share expertise from developing the Life Skills Model for All, especially digital skills trainer models as well as pilot training on basic digital skills with women with migrant backgrounds. Website Sivis Study Centre is a nationwide institution for liberal adult education in Finland. They share expertise from developing the Life Skills Model for All, especially digital skills trainer models. Website Helsinki Finnish Adult Education Centre (Helsingin työväenopisto) Helsinki Adult Education Centre is the city’s own educational institution and cultural venue for adults. They offer a variety of courses, including digital skills courses. Website Omalle Uralle Project, Finnish Refugee Council provides tailored information and support to help women with migrant backgrounds find their direction in Finland. The project helps participants identify the right services and build their own career paths through guidance, training, and practical support. Project website Trust-M Project aims to understand how trust, inclusion and equality are present in current digital public sector services from a migrant perspective. It will create alternatives for novel digital public sector services that could upkeep trust and respect human rights. Trust-M project website Digidel is a website for instructors in basic digital skills. You can find free resources for use in teaching situations, as well as tips for instructors in Norwegian as well as in multiple languages. It is operated by the Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir). Digidel Nordic Network for Lifelong Learning (NLL) supports Nordic cooperation in policy development and implementation regarding lifelong learning and competence development. NLL is a collaborative platform for adult education providers and policy makers. Website

How to create safe and strong passwords est. 45 mins How to create safe and strong passwords est. 45 mins 💡 After this training: The learner knows how to protect devices and accounts with a strong password. 👀 How to coordinate this training: 1. Watch the video together 2. Write the answers to the questions in Word in groups, pairs or independently. Let's go through the answers together. Questions: What do you need a password for? Why is it important to create a strong password? What is a weak password? What is a strong password like? Why is it not a good idea to use the same password for different online services? 3. Additional task and explanation Search for a password tester to check the strength of the password. The tester estimates how long it takes for bad actors to crack your passwords. You can also introduce different tools listed below. Materials needed: Computer 💻 ✨ Digital skills training about passwords video language 🇬🇧 Material in Finnish Video 🇫🇮 Salasanan muodostaminen (Osuvat Taidot) Video 🇫🇮 Pidempi parempi ( Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom ) Plain language material 🇫🇮 Tervetuloa digitaloon! Click "Siiryy taloon" -> Choose item 3 -> Choose 1 for PIN code and passwords Course with questions, Digitreenien peruskurssi: Salasanat ja tunnistautuminen (Yle Oppiminen) Tips for facilitating discussions 1. What do you need a password for Encourage participants to think about all the places they log in: email, social media, banking, online shopping, and work accounts. Highlight that passwords are like digital keys that protect their private spaces. 2. Why is it important to create a strong password Explain that weak passwords make it easy for hackers to guess or steal accounts. Compare it to using a fragile lock on your front door—anyone could break in. Strong passwords act like stronger locks. 3. What is a weak password Give examples like “123456,” “password,” or a birthdate. Point out that personal details (child’s name, phone number, etc.) are also weak because they’re easy to guess or find online. 4. What is a strong password like Describe strong passwords as long (12+ characters), unique, and a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. Show how a phrase (“BlueDog!RunsFast22”) can be easier to remember and still strong. 5. Why is it not a good idea to use the same password for different online services Use the “one key for all doors” example —if someone steals that one key, they can open everything. Remind participants that if one service gets hacked, all their accounts are at risk Free tools to stay safe online Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) 🔎 Check if your email or password has been exposed in a data breach. Receive alerts when your account is found in new breaches. Action : If your email appears, immediately change the password and enable 2FA. Link: https://haveibeenpwned.com/ VirusTotal 🛡️ Free online scanner to check files or URLs for malware. Aggregates results from multiple antivirus engines. Action : Before opening suspicious attachments or links, upload them to VirusTotal. Link: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload AbuseIPDB Database of malicious IP addresses reported for abuse. Useful for system administrators, but individuals can also check suspicious IPs (from emails, logs, etc.). Action : If you spot unusual login activity, check the IP against AbuseIPDB to assess risk. Link: https://www.abuseipdb.com/ How these tools support password security HIBP → reveals if your password has already been compromised. VirusTotal → helps you avoid malware that could steal your credentials. AbuseIPDB → raises awareness of potentially dangerous login attempts or phishing sources. Open Badge: Secure action Discover how to use this training material together with other themes to help learners earn the Open Badge. Badges allow learners to demonstrate the skills they have gained and showcase their achievements. Learn more by clicking the button below. Read more about Open Badge 👋🏽 Join the Community Ideas on how to create better training? Would you like to share how your training went? Join our community of digital skills trainers from the button below. Join discussions

How to protect devices est. 30 mins How to protect devices est. 30 mins 💡 After this training: The learner knows how to protect the devices they use with a strong passcode or other protective ways. 👀 How to coordinate this training: 1. Form a pair or a small group and discuss Do you use a passcode on your mobile device or computer? Why should you use it? What types of passcodes can I use? How do I set a passcode/ PIN code? What other methods do I have to protect my device? How quickly should a device lock automatically? 2. Share thoughts with a whole group 3. Alternative way Create a new word processing or presentation file, e.g. Word or PowerPoint. Add a title: Mobile device passcodes. In addition, make 2–3 pages in which you write the questions below. Write your answers below the questions. Materials needed: Computer 💻 Mobile phone 📲 ✨ Digital skills training about how to protect your own devices Android Devices video language 🇬🇧 You can search online to find videos for other types of devices iPhone video language 🇬🇧 Material in Finnish Plain language material 🇫🇮 Tervetuloa digitaloon! (KVS Foundation) Plain language material 🇫🇮 Password (⁠SelkoDigi - opiskelumateriaalit) Open Badge: Secure action Discover how to use this training material together with other themes to help learners earn the Open Badge. Badges allow learners to demonstrate the skills they have gained and showcase their achievements. Learn more by clicking the button below. Read more about the Open Badge 👋🏽 Join the Community Ideas on how to create better training? Would you like to share how your training went? Join our community of digital skills trainers from the button below. Join discussions

Job Search Skills The original language of these training materials is English, and they have been automatically translated into other languages using AI tools. If you notice any issues, please contact us. How to search for professions and jobs online est. 60 mins Start Now Chat-based AI tools for job search support est. 60 - 90 min Start Now How to create a CV est. 90 - 120 mins Start Now How to write a cover letter est 60-90 mins Start Now Sending a PDF attachment by email est. 45 min Start Now Sending a job application via email est. 60 - 90 mins Start Now

Open Badge Path: Responsible action est. 3 hour 15 min 💡 After this training: The learner is able to identify the effects of the use of digital devices and applications on health and well-being. The learner knows about online etiquette (netiquette). The learner is able to take copyright into account in the use and sharing of information. The learner is able to identify how copyrights are related to information and information sharing. The learner is able to create and edit presentation slides. 👀 How to coordinate this training: 1. Learn the content of the Open Badge Badges provide a means for learners to demonstrate the skills they have acquired. Upon completion of the training, learners can earn badges to showcase their digital competencies, which may be helpful when applying for jobs or advancing in their careers. These badges can also be an inspiring way to acknowledge personal growth in the digital world.Learn more about digital skills badges on the Finnish Digital Agency's website: English Finnish Swedish 2. Plan the training content Check the list of training materials connected to the open badge questions. You can organize the training sessions by using the listed content and then reviewing the open badge questions together during the session, or assign them as homework.Make sure to reserve time for a break in the training. Introduce the badge to learners and reserve time for creating a profile Allocate time for learners to create Open Badge Passport accounts and learn how to handle badges. ✨ Open Badge path on r esponsible action www.digiuptoolbox.com Digital wellbeing | ToolBox www.digiuptoolbox.com Netiquette | ToolBox www.digiuptoolbox.com What is Copyright? | ToolBox www.digiuptoolbox.com How to make presentation slides | ToolBox Review exercise 1. Form a pair or a small group and discuss For example, divide the questions into one task per group. In a more advanced group, they can answer all the questions. Go through everyone's answers together. 1. Digital well-being: How can the use of digital devices and applications negatively affect my well-being? How can the use of digital devices and applications improve my well-being? 2. Responsible actions: How do you act in accordance with good manners on social media? What can cyberbullying be like? Materials needed: Computer💻 or Mobile phone📲 Pen & Paper or Word processing software like Microsoft Word or Google Docs📝 Digital skills badge (EN) Digital skills badge (FI) Digital skills badge (SV)

Best uses of mobile devices and computers est. 90 min 💡 After this training: The learner can identify and select the appropriate device (e.g. computer, tablet, phone). 👀 How to coordinate this training: Getting familiar with the topic as a whole group Begin by asking: “What do you usually use your phone for? What about a computer?” You can also share your examples from their work, study, or family life to make it relevant. You could also show the same task (e.g., sending an email, applying for a job, Google Maps or mobile applications that are available as a browser version) on both devices. Depending on the learners' engagement and skill level, you can go directly to step 2 or continue the discussion as a whole group. Discussion in a pair or a small group Discuss and list three things that are easier on a mobile device and three things that are easier on a computer. Write down the options on the sticky notes. Discussion as a whole group Go through the groups' discussion results. Categorise the sticky notes into similar answers, e.g. on the wall, flipboard. Materials needed: Pen & Sticky notes 🖌️ Whiteboard / Flipboard or online tool like Flinga 📋 ✨ Digital skills training about the best use of a mobile device and a computer Examples of what's easier to do on a mobile device or a computer Easier on a Mobile Device (Smartphone or Tablet) 📲 Task Why It's Easier Taking and sharing photos or videos Built-in camera, instant sharing via apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, or email Using messaging and calling apps Apps like WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, and Viber are optimized for mobile use Using GPS and navigation Real-time location via Google Maps especially for public transport Checking notifications quickly Push notifications make it easy to stay updated with messages, reminders, or app alerts Using mobile banking or payment apps Easy access to services like MobilePay, or online banking apps Voice input and voice assistants Speak instead of type using Google Assistant, Siri, or voice-to-text Taking photos of documents for online forms Snap and upload documents directly to public e-service, cloud services through app or browser Using apps with QR codes or barcodes Mobile is ideal for scanning QR codes (tickets, invoices, authentications) Easier on a Computer (Laptop or Desktop) 💻 Task Why It's Easier Typing long documents or emails Full-size keyboard and screen make writing CVs, cover letters, or long emails easier Filling out complex online forms Easier to read and navigate long or multi-page forms for public e-services Managing and organizing files Use folders, drag & drop, and desktop apps for better file control Using multiple tabs/windows at once Ideal for research, comparing jobs, prices, or having Zoom + notes side-by-side Participating in webinars or job interviews Stable setup for Zoom, Teams, Meet – better video/audio and screen sharing Creating or editing documents Better tools for formatting in Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Canva, etc. Accessing full website features Some websites (e.g., for applying for jobs or government services) work better on desktop Printing and scanning Easier to connect to printers/scanners and manage print settings Material in Finnish Plain language material 🇫🇮 Tervetuloa digitaloon! (KVS Foundation) Open Badge: Choosing and using devices Discover how to use this training material together with other themes to help learners earn the Open Badge. Badges allow learners to demonstrate the skills they have gained and showcase their achievements. Learn more by clicking the button below. Read more about the Open Badge 👋🏽 Join the Community Ideas on how to create better training? Would you like to share how your training went? Join our community of digital skills trainers from the button below. Join discussions

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