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Open Badge Path: Choosing and using devices est. 3 hours 💡 After this training: The learner can use the most common digital devices, their basic functions, and adjust settings. The learner can identify and select a device (e.g. computer, tablet, phone) according to its intended use. The learner is equipped with the skills to use a mobile device. The learner will be able to check whether they are connected to a wireless or wired network. The learner can identify and select the appropriate device (e.g. computer, tablet, phone). 👀 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. ✨ Training materials related to the Open Badge on choosing and using devices www.digiuptoolbox.com Best uses of mobile devices and computers | ToolBox www.digiuptoolbox.com Get acquainted with different devices | ToolBox www.digiuptoolbox.com Using and customizing mobile device features | ToolBox www.digiuptoolbox.com Which network are you connected to? | ToolBox Review exercise 1. Form a small group and distribute the questions Distribute the questions so that, for example, each group gets one question. In more advanced groups, you can assign multiple questions per group. Go through all the answers together. Questions What is a computer better suited for? List 3 things. What is a mobile device better suited for? List 3 things. Why might a computer not be working? List 3 possible reasons. Where can you find a wireless network? A. On a computer? B. On a mobile device? How can you connect to a wireless network? A. On a computer? B. On a mobile device? Materials needed: Computer 💻 Mobile phone 📲 Pen & Sticky notes or paper 📝 Digital skills badge (EN) Digital skills badge (FI) Digital skills badge (SV)

Sending a job application via email est. 60 - 90 mins 💡 After this training: The learner knows how to use email and its basic functions 👀 How to coordinate this training: Things to note before this training If people don't have an account, reserve time to create an account beforehand or reserve time to do this together during the training. 1. Exercise Let's watch together or independently the video Alternatively, you can show how email looks like on your computer and phone by explaining main features: Login Inbox Different folders How to send an email 2. Discussion Let's discuss together how to use email: What service do you use for your email account? What different purposes do you use email for? What is easy about using email? What is difficult about using email? 3. Exercise Write an email to an employer to apply for a job Write the topic of your email in the subject line (e.g.: application for ___) Start the actual message with a greeting. In the message, tell us what position you are applying for and whether there is an attachment. At the end of the message, add your contact information. Add the email address of the trainer as a recipient of the email. Add your own email address as a Bcc recipient. Send the email. 4. Additional Exercise Add a CC or Bcc recipient to the message. Find out what these terms mean. https://youtu.be/ZnSfEklfo34?feature=shared Add an attachment to the message, such as a document or screenshot, or a CV if the learner has one. Ensure it doesn't include sensitive information such as a personal identity code. Create a signature for your email and add it to the message. Materials needed: Computer 💻 Email account 📩 👋🏽 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 ✨ Digital skills training about sending emails Gmail Video language 🇬🇧 It's a long video, so you can check for relevant sections or get inspiration on how to demonstrate in the course. Video list 🇬🇧 Playlist on Gmail by LearnFree Video🇫🇮 Kuinka käytetään sähköpostia - esimerkkinä Gmail (Smart Seniors) Outlook Video language 🇬🇧 Materials in English 🇬🇧 Tutorial with videos and texts 🇬🇧 and available in more languages Outlook tutorial by Microsoft Presentation Slides and Notes for Presentation 🇬🇧 Learn to use email (Digidel) Email is one of the most important functions in today's society. Without e-mail, there are few places on the internet where you can register as a user or order goods. Here, there are two different courses - one for Gmail and one for Outlook. Please note that some contents are based in Norway, but you can use slides and notes to get some tips on demonstrating and explaining this topic Materials in Finnish 🇫🇮 Video🇫🇮 Sähköpostin peruskäyttö (Osuvat Taidot) Plain Language Material 🇫🇮 Tervetuloa digitaloon! (KVS Foundation) Click "Siiryy taloon" -> Choose item 2 Plain Language Presentation Slides 🇫🇮 Sähköpostin perusteet, SelkoDigi-hanke (⁠SelkoDigi - opiskelumateriaalit) Plain Language Material 🇫🇮 Google-tilin luominen (⁠SelkoDigi - opiskelumateriaalit) Demonstration and exercise tips 💡 1. Creating an email address Go to Gmail or Outlook Trainer: Open a browser. Learners: Everyone goes to the browser and open the site. Start the sign-up form Trainer: Click Create account → For myself . Learners: Fill in: First name Last name Username (close to real name, no spaces, avoid special letters; add numbers/dots if name taken). Create a password Trainer: “Password = at least 8 characters, with a mix of letters, numbers, or symbols.” Learners: Type password → Confirm password → Next. Tip: If “passwords don’t match,” retype slowly. Add details Learners: Enter birthday (month, day, year). Select gender. Add phone number (for account recovery). Optional: add another email for recovery. Agree to terms & finish Learners: Scroll down → click I agree . Trainer explains about email, it looks like username@XXX.com 2. Logging in & out Trainers: show In Inbox, click your profile (top right) → Sign out. Share about security concern: “ Always sign out on shared computers.” Learners: Practice signing out and back in twice (enter email + password, then Sign in ). Check also the mobile version: Make sure learners can access email from their mobile device as well. 3. Sending an email Start a new message Trainers: Click Compose and explain the components of writing an email. Learners: In To : type trainer’s address (written on board). In Subject : type “Test”. In message box: write short greeting (start with “Hi”, end with “Regards”). Click Send . Trainer action: Reply to each participant 4. Opening emails Trainer: Explain inbox list (bold = unread, numbers show new messages). Learners: Click trainer’s reply to open it. 5. Replying to emails Trainer: Explain how to reply to an email Learners: Open trainer's reply and type a short reply → Send . 6. Wrap-up Trainer: Go through steps you did in this lesson to recap what we learned such as we created an email address, logged in/out, sent, opened, and replied. Remind: Always sign out on shared devices. Encourage learners to use email regularly. You can share the training materials with leaners via emails. Quick Troubleshooting Username taken → add dot, number, or initial. Password not working → must be 8+ characters with mix; retype slowly. Can’t find Compose → look top-left. Email won’t send → check address spelling. Screen too small → zoom in (Ctrl/Cmd + +). Open Badge: Using and managing application 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

Getting to know and use AI est. 90 - 120 min 💡 After this training: The learner is able to understand the basics of artificial intelligence The learner is able to explain how artificial intelligence can be used in personal and professional life. 👀 How to coordinate this training: You can plan a training session based on the suggested content below. You can provide training by following the list in order or selecting and choosing relevant parts. ✨ Training path on AI www.digiuptoolbox.com What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? | ToolBox www.digiuptoolbox.com Effective use of chat-based AI tools | ToolBox

How to write a cover letter est 60-90 mins 💡 After this training: The learner understands the purpose and basic structure of a cover letter. The learner can identify what makes a good cover letter. The learner knows how to write a tailored cover letter. 👀 How to coordinate this training: Introduction of what a cover letter is and what it contains You can use various methods to introduce Cover Letters Option 1 : Intro Discussion Questions Why do you think some employers ask for a cover letter in addition to a CV? If two candidates have similar CVs, what difference can a cover letter make? What do you think employers want to learn from a cover letter that they can’t see in a CV? Do you think a generic cover letter works, or does each one need to be tailored to the job? Why? Which is harder to write — a CV or a cover letter? Why? Option 2 : Walk through Cover Letter Structure Greeting (Dear [Name] / Hiring Manager) Opening paragraph (job you’re applying for + short hook) Middle paragraph(s) (why you want the job + how your skills/experience fit) Closing (thank you + availability for interview) Demonstration How to create a CV using: Word (with templates) Google Docs (with résumé templates) Canva (for design-oriented options) Walk through replacing template text with personal information. 3. Individual Self-Reflection Exercise Self-Reflection Exercise 1: Job Ad Matching Find a job ad that interests you. Highlight 3 skills or requirements in the ad. For each, write one sentence about how your own experience, skill, or quality matches. Self-Reflection Exercise 2: The 4-Part Draft Step 1: Write down how you usually greet someone formally (practice respect and tone). Step 2: Reflect: “Why do I want this job or type of job?” Write it as your intro. Step 3: Think: “Which 2–3 skills or experiences do I feel most proud of?” Write these as the middle section. Step 4: Reflect: “What is a professional way I like to end a message?” Use this as your closing. Exercise Participants start creating their own cover letter in class using their self-reflection answers. The trainer gives support and feedback while circulating. Option: In-class : learners work directly in Word/Docs/Canva. Homework : learners draft or finalize their cover letter and submit for feedback or exchange peer feedback in the next session. Materials needed: Computer 💻 Flipchart or whiteboard 📊 Account for word-processor applications and or Canva 👋🏽 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 ✨ Digital skills training about creating and writing a Cover Letter Trainer Tips: Introducing Cover Letters 1. Define the cover letter simply The goal is to show your: Motivation (why you want this job) Fit (how your skills and experiences match the role) Professionalism (clear, polite, and well-structured communication) 2. Highlight why it matters Employers often use the cover letter to decide whom to interview when CVs look similar. A good cover letter shows: Interest (you care about this company and role) Connection (you understand what the job requires) Personality (your voice and motivation come through) Finland 🇫🇮 Materials Plain language material 🇫🇮 Työhakemus Wordilla (SelkoDigi - opiskelumateriaalit) Tips Website 🇫🇮 Työhakemus: näin rakennat houkuttelevan työhakemuksen – katso konkreettiset vinkit – Duunitori Website 🇫🇮 Vinkkejä työnhakuun - Työnhaku - Työmarkkinatori Website 🇬🇧 Tips for finding a job - Searching for work - Job Market Finland Website 🇫🇮 Työhakemus ja CV , 🇬🇧 Job application and CV (Info Finland), available in more languages Estonia 🇪🇪 Tips Website link 🇬🇧 : Tips for job applicants | Töötukassa Website 🇬🇧: Career building portal designed by Töötukassa Trainer Demonstration Tips Microsoft Word / Google Docs Goal: Show learners how to create a professional, simple cover letter. Open a blank document. Demonstrate setting margins (1 inch / 2.5 cm). Show how to add name & contact info at the top (can align left or center). Insert today’s date, employer’s name, and address. Type the greeting (e.g., Dear Ms. Smith ). Walk through each paragraph (intro, body, closing). Show how to format: Use a simple font (Calibri, Arial, Times New Roman). Keep it to one page. Demonstrate saving as PDF (“File → Save As → PDF” or “Download → PDF”). Trainer tip: Emphasize simplicity. Remind learners employers value clarity over decoratio Canva Goal: Show learners how to make a visually appealing, modern cover letter (but still professional). Open Canva → Search “Cover Letter” in templates. Choose a clean, minimal template (avoid overly artistic ones). Replace placeholder text with: Their name & contact info Greeting, intro, body, closing Demonstrate customizing fonts and colors (stick to professional ones). Show how to align design with their CV (e.g., same style/colors). Export as PDF (“Share → Download → PDF”). Trainer tip: Warn learners not to get lost in design — content matters more than decoration. Canva is best if applying to creative industries. Tips for self-reflection on own Cover Letter When reviewing your own draft, ask yourself: Purpose & Motivation Does my letter clearly explain why I want this specific job and not just any job? Does my motivation sound genuine? Relevance & Skills Have I highlighted 2–3 skills or experiences that directly match the job ad? Did I avoid simply repeating my CV? Clarity & Tone Is my writing clear, professional, and easy to follow? Do I sound confident but not arrogant? Structure & Format Is my letter well-structured (greeting → intro → skills/fit → closing)? Is it one page or less, with short paragraphs? Tips for peer review of a Cover Letter When reviewing a partner’s letter, give constructive and respectful feedback : First Impression What did you feel after the first quick read? Would you want to interview this person? Why or why not? Content Does the letter explain why they want the job ? Are the skills/experiences connected clearly to the job ad? Clarity Is the message easy to understand? Are sentences concise and professional? Suggestions What is one strong part of the letter that stands out? What is one suggestion to make it stronger (specific, not general)?

Online Safety & Digital Rights 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. Digital wellbeing est. 45 mins Start Now Netiquette est. 60 mins Start Now How to protect devices est. 30 mins Start Now How to create safe and strong passwords est. 45 mins Start Now Two-factor and Multi-factor authentication est. 30 mins Start Now Understanding information and cyber security est. 45 mins Start Now How to find reliable online resources est. 45 mins Start Now What is copyright? est. 30 mins Start Now General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) est. 30 mins Start Now

👀 How to coordinate this training: Discussion: Why storage matters Start with a group discussion: What happens when your email or cloud storage is full? How does it affect your ability to send or receive emails or upload files? Which types of files or emails usually take up the most space? Summarise: When storage is full, your account may stop receiving emails, syncing files, or backing up photos. Cleaning the space helps everything work smoothly and safely. Demonstration: How to check your storage space Show learners step by step how to see their current storage and how much free space is left. Email (examples): Gmail: Scroll to the bottom of the inbox or open Google One → Storage → View details. Outlook: Go to Settings → General → Storage. Cloud (examples): Google Drive: On the left-hand side, select Storage to see how much space is used. OneDrive: Click the gear icon → Settings → OneDrive storage . Explain: Most accounts come with a limited free storage plan (e.g., 15 GB in Google, 5 GB in Microsoft). Discussion: What and why we clean Talk together about: What can safely be deleted (old downloads, duplicate files, spam, large attachments). What should be kept (documents, receipts, work files, official messages). Why regular cleaning helps: Keeps your account working normally Makes it easier to find important files Improves device performance and data security Demonstration: How to clean safely Walk through simple cleaning steps while learners follow along: Email cleanup: Delete large or old emails (search “has:attachment” in Gmail). Empty Spam and Trash folders. Unsubscribe from newsletters you don’t read. Cloud cleanup: Sort files by size and delete the biggest ones you no longer need. Remove duplicates or outdated files. Empty the Trash or Recycle bin in your cloud storage. What to be careful with Explain what learners should not delete and why: Check before deleting shared files—others might still need them. Back up important files on a USB stick or external drive before cleaning. Empty the Trash only after you are sure everything unnecessary is gone. Materials needed: Computer 💻 or Mobile phone 📲 How to clean up cloud service and email storage est. 60 min 💡 After this training: The learner knows how to check how much storage space is available in their email and cloud accounts. The learner understands why it’s important to clean digital storage regularly. The learner can safely delete unnecessary files, emails, and attachments without losing important information. ✨ Digital skills training about managing storage Email video language 🇬🇧 Video language 🇫🇮 Cloud Video language 🇬🇧 👋🏽 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 coordinate this training: 1. Go through various ways and demonstrate Many online services require sending attachments. Let’s go through different ways to create an attachment. By taking pictures of the documents on the phone Scanning the documents by using a printer or a phone, such as Google Drive , Microsoft Lens , iPhone's Notes App . 2. Exercise Take a photo of a document using your phone. Materials needed: Mobile phone 📲 Some documents to take pictures 📑 Converting documents into digital format est. 45 min 💡 After this training: The learner will gain the skills to use a mobile device. ✨ Digital skills training about converting documents into digital formats Google Drive Video language 🇬🇧 iPhone or iPad Video language 🇬🇧 Demonstration tips 💡 A. Taking Pictures of Documents Show how to open the phone camera. Demonstration Tips: Place the document on a flat surface. Ensure good lighting (natural or turn on room lights). Use the flashlight/flash option if needed. Hold the phone steady and take the photo from above. If the document looks crooked, try different angles or distances. B. Scanning with Apps Introduce scanning apps like Google Drive (Android), Microsoft Lens (Android/iPhone), or Notes App (iPhone). Live demo: Open the app. Select the "Scan" option. Position the document. Capture, crop, and save as PDF or image. Explain how to find the saved file afterwards. Open Badge: Using and managing application 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

Chat-based AI tools for job search support est. 60 - 90 min 💡 After this training: The learner is able to understand the basics of artificial intelligence The learner is able to explain how artificial intelligence can be used in job search. 👀 How to coordinate this training: Explanation on AI You can start from the introductory explanation using the training page from Getting started with technology > What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? 2. Exercise Let's watch the video together or independently. 3. Discussion Let's discuss together. Guiding questions: Have you used chat-based AI before? What was your experience? How do you think AI could help in your current work or daily tasks? What concerns do you have about using AI (e.g. privacy, misinformation) Discuss also the ethical considerations of AI: Should you double-check AI-generated content before using it in job application-related documents? Why or why not? Should you tell someone you used AI to write an email? Is it safe to enter private information into AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini? Demonstration Use the demonstration tips to demonstrate how chat-based AI works. Exercise Let's do the exercise together and discuss the answers. Learners try using AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) If needed, start from making an account Practice giving different types of prompts Share results and discuss improvements Materials needed: Computer 💻 Access to chat-based AI like ChatGPT, Gemini 🧑🏽💻 👋🏽 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 ✨ Digital skills training on using text-based AI in job search video language 🇬🇧 Please note that this video is from 2023. Explanation Tips 💡 1. Types of AI Models Generative AI – creates text, images, videos (e.g., ChatGPT, DALL·E) Conversational AI – chats and responds (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) Search-Integrated AI – mixes search + AI (e.g., Perplexity, Bing Copilot) 2. Core Capabilities Natural Language Processing (NLP) Helps AI understand and generate human language – used in chatbots, translation tools, and writing assistants. Image & Speech Recognition Allows AI to identify objects in photos or understand spoken words – used in voice assistants, photo apps, and security tools. Predictive Analytics Uses data to predict future trends or behaviors – helpful in finance, health, marketing, etc. Content Generation Enables AI to create new content – like writing text, designing images, or making videos. 3.Popular AI Tools & Platforms Text : ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude Image : DALL·E, MidJourney, Pixlr, DeepAI Video : InVideo AI, HeyGen, RunwayML Summarization : YouTube video summarizers Multi-Modal : Tools that handle text + image + document input 4. How AI is Used in Daily Life and Work Life Email drafting Resume and cover letter writing Budgeting and contracts Visual design for social media Language translation and proofreading Accessibility (e.g., reading PDFs aloud) 5. Ethical Use & Data Privacy Bias & Fairness : AI can reflect or even amplify human biases present in training data. Always review outputs critically. Data Privacy : Avoid sharing sensitive personal or organizational information (e.g., ID numbers, medical records, confidential work data) when using AI tools. Transparency : Remember that AI doesn’t “know” but generates responses based on patterns; verify important facts from trusted sources. Accountability : Use AI as a support tool, not a final decision-maker, especially in hiring, finance, or legal matters. 6. How AI Understands Input (Prompting) AI doesn’t “think”; it generates based on your prompt. The more structured and specific your prompt, the better the results. Demonstration tips & Prompt examples ✍️ Use these scenarios to demonstrate practical applications of AI with ready-made prompt templates. 1. Writing Job Search Emails 📧 Scenario: Thanking after an interview Prompt: “Write a polite thank-you email to a recruiter after a job interview for a project coordinator role.” Scenario: Requesting job information Prompt: “Write a short, professional email asking for more details about a job posting.” Scenario: Following up on an application Prompt: “Write a respectful follow-up email to check the status of a job application sent two weeks ago.” 2. Responding to Job-Related Emails 📨 Scenario: Accepting an interview invitation Prompt: “Write a positive reply to confirm my availability for an interview on December 7th.” Scenario: Requesting to reschedule an interview Prompt: “Write a polite email to ask if it’s possible to reschedule my interview to another day.” 3. Rewriting for Clarity 🔁 Scenario: Improving a rough CV summary Prompt: “Rewrite this CV summary to make it clear, professional, and focused on teamwork and communication skills.” Scenario: Polishing a cover letter paragraph Prompt: “Rewrite this cover letter paragraph to sound more confident and concise.” 4. Getting AI to Ask Questions First Scenario: Writing a CV from scratch Prompt: “Help me create a CV. Before giving suggestions, ask me questions about my work experience, skills, and education.” Scenario: Tailoring a cover letter Prompt: “I need a cover letter for a customer service job. Ask me questions about my motivation, past experience, and key strengths before drafting it.” Exercise Examples 💻 1. Job Application Email Assistant Goal: Practice writing and replying to job-related emails. Activity: Use prompts like: “Write a thank-you email after a job interview.” “Reply to confirm an interview invitation.” Learners test both formal and informal styles. 2. Rewrite and Improve Job Materials Goal: See how AI can polish job documents. Activity: Give learners a rough CV section or messy cover letter draft. Prompt: “Rewrite this clearly and professionally.” Discussion: What was improved? Why does it sound stronger? 3. AI as a Career Thinking Partner Goal: Use AI to ask the right questions before drafting. Scenarios: “Help me build a CV. Ask me questions before drafting.” “I need a tailored cover letter. Ask me what job I’m applying for first.” Learners reflect on whether the AI’s questions help them clarify their ideas. 4. Everyday Job Search Helper Goal: Explore practical ways AI can support job seeking. Activity: Assign tasks like: Drafting a LinkedIn headline Proofreading a CV bullet point Creating a to-do list for weekly job applications Learners share creative uses they discover. 5. Job Application Simulation Goal: Practice real-world job search scenarios. Choose one role-based activity: “Write an email to a hiring manager asking for more information about a role.” “Create a CV tailored to a marketing assistant position.” “Draft a cover letter for a project officer role.” Learners compare AI drafts and then edit for accuracy, tone, and personalization.

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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

Digital wellbeing est. 45 mins Digital wellbeing est. 45 mins 💡 After this training: The learner is able to identify the effects of the use of digital devices and applications on health and wellbeing. 👀 How to coordinate this training: 1. Watch the video together Discussion in a whole group, in a pair or in a small group You can write things down on sticky notes. Go through the reflections together and share the best tips for improving digital well-being. Support questions: What is digital well-being? In what ways has the use of digital devices improved your well-being? In what ways has the use of digital devices weakened your well-being? Additional task: Creating a PowerPoint presentation (Estimate 60 min) Make a presentation about digital well-being, for example. PowerPoint program according to the instructions. You can find more instructions on presentation applications basics from " Digital Tools for the Workplace " 1. Title slide: "Digital well-being" and your own name . 2. Add a slide. Write three (3) examples of how using digital devices and applications can negatively affect your well-being. 3. Add a slide: Write three (3) examples of how using digital devices and apps can improve your well-being. 4. Add a slide: Add one (1) image that you have searched for on the internet. Make sure that the permissions on the image give you permission to use the image. On the slide, enter information about the origin and permissions of the image. Save your presentation to your computer's desktop as PowerPoint Task-your-name . You can search for presentation information and images on the Internet, or you can take pictures yourself with a mobile device and add them to the presentation. Before making a presentation, it is a good idea to discuss the rights to use the images and copyrights, as well as the assessment of the reliability of the information found on the Internet. Save the presentation to a cloud service (e.g. Google Drive) or send the presentation to yourself as an email attachment. Materials needed: Pen & Paper 🖌️ Computer 💻 ✨ Digital skills training about digital wellbeing video language 🇫🇮 Video language 🇬🇧 Video language 🇬🇧 Open Badge: Responsible 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

How to find reliable online resources est. 45 mins How to find reliable online resources est. 45 mins 💡 After this training: The learner is able to assess the reliability of digital content. The learner is able to identify how copyrights are related to information and information sharing. 👀 How to coordinate this training: 1. Demonstrate and explain Use the tips below for demonstrating and explaining how to search for an image online that is reliable and copyright-free. 2. Discussion Discuss in a group or write your answers on paper, in an email message or a Word file. Save the file to your computer or to a cloud service (e.g. Google Drive and OneDrive). Why can't you always trust the information you find on the internet? What kind of information do you check before clicking after searching on a browser? How can you make sure a video you found online is reliable? Why can't you copy an image from the internet to your own post/ social media? Materials needed: Pen & Paper or Word Processing Software 🖌️ Computer 💻 ✨ Digital skills training about copyright and reliability Materials and resources in English🇬🇧 Link with a checklist 🇬🇧 Evaluating Online Resources: The Complete Beginner's Guide Link with a checklist 🇬🇧 Be social media smart: Is seeing believing? - BBC Bitesize Link with a checklist 🇬🇧 Tips for spotting fake news online - BBC Bitesize Materials and resources in Finnish 🇫🇮 Video 🇫🇮 Tiedonhaku internetistä: tekijänoikeudet ja luotettavuus (Osuvat Taidot) Link with a checklist 🇫🇮 dentify reliable news - ask these 7 questions, Tunnista luotettava uutinen - kysy nämä 7 kysymystä (Yle) Link 🇫🇮 How to find freely usable images online, Näin löydät netistä vapaasti käytettäviä kuvia – Kuvat ja videot (Yle) Plain Language Presentation Slides 🇫🇮 Tiedonhaku, DelkoDigi-hanke (SelkoDigi - opiskelumateriaalit) Explanation tips 🧾 Not everything online is true and reliable Anyone can publish anything on the internet. There are both facts and opinions, and sometimes, false or misleading content. How to check if information is trustworthy What makes a source reliable: Is it a well-known organization or news site? Is there an author? Date? Is it written clearly and professionally? What to look for before clicking on search results Title: Is it related to your question? Website: Does the link come from a site you know or trust? Description: Does it explain what you expect to find? How to verify a video is reliable Check: Who posted it? What channel? Look: Does it have lots of strange comments or unclear facts? Ask: Can you find the same information on another trusted site? Why you can’t copy any image from the internet Most images are copyrighted, which means someone owns them. Even if it’s online, using it without permission (especially in public posts) can break rules. Step-by-step demonstration: How to look for reliable resources ✅ Step 1: Ask a Simple Research Question Example : “What's the weather forecast?” or “How can I apply for a passport?” Encourage learners to think of real-life questions they may want to look up. Step 2: Open a Search Engine (e.g. Google or Bing) Show how to: Use a clear, short phrase in the search bar. Avoid typing long questions like “I need help getting a passport.” Step 3: Scan the Search Results Carefully Teach learners to check three parts of each result: Title – Does it match what you’re looking for? Web address (URL) – Is it a trusted domain (e.g., .gov, .edu, country's shorten code like .fi, ee, dk, or major organizations)? Snippet/Preview – Does it explain what the page is about in a clear way? Tip: Skip links with titles like “You won’t believe this!” or unfamiliar names. Step 4: Click on a Reliable-Looking Link Choose a site to explore. Show the learners how to: Identify who made the website. Look for an “About us” or “Contact” page. Check the date of the article or post. Step 5: Compare with a Second Website Open another site with the same information. Possible questions to ask: Are the answers similar? Which site seems more professional or official? Is there anything suspicious (ads, popups, strange language)? Step 6: Explain Red Flags for Unreliable Content Poor design or spelling errors No author or contact info Extreme claims Lots of ads or pop-ups Comments disabled or very angry comments Step-by-step demonstration: Finding copyright-free images 📷 Step 1: Explain Why Copyright Matters Start with a short explanation: “Most images on the internet are owned by someone. If you copy them without permission, it can cause problems—even legal issues. But there are some images that are free to use, and we’ll learn how to find them.” Optional tip : Show an example of a copyrighted image vs. a copyright-free one. Step 2: Open Google Images Go to: https://images.google.com Instruct learners to type a simple search term . Example: “Sunset” or “Computer” Step 3: Use Tools to Filter Usage Rights After the results appear, click on the “Tools” button below the search bar. A new menu will appear below—click on “Usage rights” . Select “Creative Commons licenses” (or “Labeled for reuse”, depending on language settings). These images are safer to use in presentations or projects. Step 4: Click on an Image and Check the Source Click one image to open it. Then click “Visit” or “Go to page” to open the website where the image is hosted. Check if the website confirms that the image is free to use (some may still require credit to the author). Tip: If it’s not clear, do not use the image . Step 5: Show Trusted Free Image Websites (Optional) Introduce learners to safe sources with fully copyright-free images: https://pixabay.com https://unsplash.com https://www.pexels.com These sites are especially useful because: All images are free to use No need to check licenses for each one Easy to search in many languages Open Badge: Searching and evaluating information 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