Family Learning - Internet Safety
Duration
6 weeks (1 class per week).
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Routes: Students who complete this course may choose to participate in other family learning courses and/or consider other courses in further education and training.
Further information
Applying for a Course:
If you have any difficulty contacting the relevant person then please contact Donegal ETB’s Adult Guidance and Information Service in Letterkenny (Tel: 074 9178088) or Donegal Town (Tel: 074 9725520).
You can also email adultguidance@donegaletb.ie or complete this web form and our staff will get back to you: https://www.donegaletb.ie/further- education-training/adult-guidance/.
Alternatively, you can apply online through our website course finder, https://www.donegaletb.ie/further-education-training/course-finder/, or through the national FET course finder, www.fetchcourses.ie. If you are in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, then your DSP Case Officer will be able to refer you to our courses.
Various locations throughout the county.
This course is free.
This family learning course (non-accredited) is designed to support parents and carers of children gain skills, knowledge and confidence to support their children with homework and their development. This course will support parents and caregivers to gain a range of skills that will help them keep their children safe on the internet. The course includes practical tips for ensuring that your children are using the internet safely as well as information on the different types of technology and terminology that are currently in use.
Modules:
— Internet usage
— Advantages of using the internet
— Dealing with threats and risks
— Safe use of internet
— Virus protection
— Understanding social media.
Contact:
Finn Valley, Georgina Thompson
Tel. 074 9190610
Inishowen, Claire McNicholl
Tel. 074 9362466
Letterkenny/Milford, Emilia Niewulska
Tel. 074 9706097
South Donegal, Adele McElhinney
Tel. 074 9740181
West Donegal, Dolores MhicGéidigh
Tel. 074 9180871