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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 of 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 Project Manager +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 Norweigian 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 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

Two-factor and Multi-factor authentication est. 30 mins Two-factor and Multi-factor authentication est. 30 mins 💡 After this training: The learner knows how to protect the account they use with a strong password and two-factor authentication. 👀 How to coordinate this training: 1. Watch the video or demonstrate logging into an account with 2FA 2. Discussion as a whole group or in a small group Do you know what 2FA (two-factor authentication) and MFA (multi-factor authentication) mean? Do you use 2FA or MFA to protect your accounts (like email, banking, or social media)? Why should we use 2FA or MFA when logging in? Additional task Decide on one service to check for how to set up a 2FA or MFA, such as a social media account, short message applications that are familiar to the learners. Materials needed: Computer 💻 Mobile phone 📲 ✨ Digital skills training about two factor authentication video language 🇬🇧 Link 🇬🇧 What is 2FA? A simplified guide for safer logins - Norton Material in Finnish Video 🇫🇮 Vahva tunnistautuminen Authenticator sovellus Suomenkielinen tekstitys (HUS Helsingin yliopistollinen sairaala) Plain Language Presentation Slide 🇫🇮 Monivaiheinen tunnistautuminen Page 8 (SelkoDigi opiskelumateriaalit) Simple Explanation Explain that 2FA = two checks (password + one more step). MFA = can be more than two checks (password + code + fingerprint, for example). Demonstration Tips 1. Show a real login example Log in to an account (e.g., Google, Facebook, or Microsoft) and show: Entering the password (first step). Receiving a code by SMS, authenticator app, or email (second step). Emphasize: Even if someone steals my password, they still need the code. 2. Demonstrate different factors You can show three main categories of factors: Something you know → password or PIN. Something you have → phone or security key. Something you are → fingerprint or face recognition. Tip: Write these three on a flipchart or slide while showing examples. 3. Role play with learners Ask one participant to pretend to “steal your password.” Then show that they still can’t log in without your phone to receive the code. This makes the benefit very clear. 👋🏽 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 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

Netiquette est. 60 mins Netiquette est. 60 mins 💡 After this training: The learner knows about online etiquette (netiquette). 👀 How to coordinate this training: 1. Watch the video together Discussion in a whole group, in a pair or in a small group After the video, let's discuss together: What do you think are good online manners? What things should you take into account when using the internet? What can't be published without permission? What kind of messages about another person are not allowed to be published? How should you participate in an online discussion? What should be done and what should not be done? Have you encountered bullying online? Or seen it? Materials needed: Pen & Paper 🖌️ Computer 💻 ✨ Digital skills training about netiquette Video language 🇬🇧 Material in Finnish Video 🇫🇮 Netiketti (Osuvat Taidot) Plain Language Material 🇫🇮 Nettietiketti Internetin käyttäytymissäännöt selkokielellä (Petri Ilmonen / Oppimateriaalikeskus Opike) 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

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

What is copyright? est. 30 mins What is copyright? est. 30 mins 💡 After this training: 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. 👀 How to coordinate this training: 1. Explain about copyright Together or independently, watch two videos or explain about copyright. You can use Step-by-Step Demonstration for support. Discussion in a whole group, in a pair or in a small group Let's discuss copyright together: If you use a work made by another person, do you need permission? Does copyright protect the information, idea and ideas in the work? How can I use the information in someone else's work? When can I use a work made by someone else? If the work has been made under a Creative Commons license, what does that mean? Demonstrate how to find copyright free image online Use the video as a guide for you when demonstrating and explaining about how to search for an image online that is copyright free. 4. Additional exercise If the training is organized in Finnish, you can play games together or independently or introduce the games to learners. Materials needed: Computer 💻 ✨ Digital skills training about copyright video language 🇬🇧 video language 🇬🇧 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 special 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 Materials in Finnish Link 🇫🇮 How to find freely usable images online, Näin löydät netistä vapaasti käytettäviä kuvia – Kuvat ja videot (Yle) Video 🇫🇮 Miten saan käyttää teoksia (Kopiraittila) Games 🇫🇮 Kopiraittila 1. Copyright Skills: “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” Game A quiz game in the style of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? with a time limit for answers. Suitable for playing alone. 2. Skills for Using Works – True or False Game A game called True or False to practice how to use works (e.g., copyrighted materials). Can be played together or independently. 3. Information Retrieval Skills – BINGO Game A BINGO game designed to practice information searching skills. Can be played together or independently. 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

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

Understanding information and cyber security est. 45 mins Understanding information and cyber security est. 45 mins 💡 After this training: The learner is able to identify the most typical cyber and information security threats. The learner is able to recognize when information security has been breached and knows what to do. 👀 How to coordinate this training: 1. Form a pair or a small group and discuss Write the answers to the questions in Word in groups, pairs or independently. Let's go through the answers together. What types of online scams can you find on news sites? Have you, an acquaintance or a friend been the victim of an online scam? What should we do if we find a scam or if we think we or people close to us have been scammed? Share your experiences in a group, and let's discuss. 2. Find out cases from real life You can find the right page, scam site, and scam message examples in advance. You can also use an image search to see examples of scam sites and compare them with real sites. You can go through these images, compare them, and discuss how to find out whether they are real or scams. Tips: Find information in your country's own context. For example: Scam messages in Traficom's name , available in Finnish (Traficom ) How to recognize a digital scam (Consumers’ Union of Finland) 3. Alternative way Learners can independently search for scam sites online. Let's identify together whether the page is real or a scam. Materials needed: Computer 💻 Searching for information on current scam trends for examples ✨ Digital skills training about information and cyber security video language 🇫🇮 Videos 🇫🇮 Playlist Digiturma vai Digiturva (DVV) Hetken miettiminen ratkaisee, menetkö kohti digiturmaa vai digiturvaa. Digi- ja väestötietoviraston videosarja tarjoaa keinoja arjen digiturvan parantamiseen. subtitle 🇬🇧 D igital threat or digital security A Digital Bane or a Digital Boon? A moment's thought determines whether you are going towards a digital bane or a digital boon. The Finnish Digital Agency's video series provides you with the means to improve your everyday digital security. Materials in English 🇬🇧 PDF Material 🇬🇧 How to recognize a digital scam ( Consumers’ Union of Finland) Presentation Slides and Notes for Presentation 🇬🇧 Safe online shopping (Digidel) E-commerce has increased sharply in recent years. Here you learn both about online shopping, and also how to do it in a safe way. Please note that some contexts 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 🇫🇮 Huijaukset – Kuluttajaliitto Video 🇫🇮 Pidempi parempi ( Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom ) Plain language material 🇫🇮 Tervetuloa digitaloon! (KVS Foundation) Course with questions 🇫🇮 Digitreenien peruskurssi: Yksityisyys ja huijaukset (Yle Oppiminen) Website link 🇬🇧🇫🇮 🇸🇪 Instructions and manuals for private individuals (Traficom) Materials in Estonian 🇪🇪 Video 🇪🇪 with English subtitles 🇬🇧 Ole valmis - küberturvalisus (eng) Päästeamet / Estonian Rescue Services Agency Video 🇪🇪 with English subtitles 🇬🇧 Ole valmis - infosõja ABC (eng) Päästeamet / Estonian Rescue Services Agency 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 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

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