Go ON NI events

COVID-19 update

Due to the changing situation with COVID-19, many Go ON NI events and training sessions have been postponed until further notice.

A new virtual programme has been set up using remote learning by telephone and internet. 

Get Online Week - 19 to 25 October 2020

LibrariesNI, Supporting Communities, Digi Skills, Ulster Bank NI, Ignite IT and RNIB have all teamed up to provide remote training on many topics including:

• email
• social media
• iPads
• e-magazines
• device settings
• shopping online
• apps
• scams
• passwords

These informational sessions can help you stay safe online, give you the resources and tools to improve your skills, get and stay connected, enjoy life remotely - and more. Extra sessions on Google Classroom, employability skills, digital banking and accessibility software are available to join.

Also, there will be a number of one- to-one sessions available to guide you through most topics including  'Zoom basics'. 

And finally, if you have an issue with your device there are Fix IT Surgeries that could help with all those settings and updates. 

All the sessions are free but they should be booked in advance and then just join in on the day.

There are YouTube videos from some of the training providers advising what types of digital training is available during Get Online Week:

• Go ON NI Get Online Week video 
• BITC Get Online Week video   
• RNIB Get Online Week video  
• Digi Skills Get Online Week video
• Supporting Communities Get Online Week video 

If you can't find what you are looking for or have a particular training request as an individual or as a group – just contact the Go ON NI team:

• email: future@finance-ni.gov.uk
• phone: 028 9025 4741

Positive Ageing Month

October is also Positive Ageing Month. There are lots of activities including Book of the Week, exercise programmes, health and well-being, cooking and quizzes. As the sessions are delivered remotely, you can join in from anywhere.

• Belfast City Council leaflet

• Ards and North Down Positive Ageing Month 2020 leaflet

Events for Get Online Week - 19 to 25 October 2020

More information on all courses and full details of booking and contact details can be found at:

• LibrariesNI sessions during Get Online Week  
• LibrariesNI sessions during month of October 
• Supporting Communities training sessions  
• Ignite IT Tech Support and sessions  or the Ignite  Facebook page
• Digi Skills training sessions
• RNIB Digital Support

LibrariesNI - Zoom sessions

New Zoom sessions from LibrariesNI include:

• iPads
• emails
• Messenger
• Androids
• scams
• WhatsApp
• Kindle
• eBooks
• eMagazines
• Skype

To find out more about the Libraries NI Zoom sessions, including a timetable for September and contact details for their digital team, visit the Libraries NI website.

Digital help sheets are also available on many topics such as emails, shopping online, guides for many apps, scams and passwords but also topics for health & exercise, cooking and crafts..

• More information Libraries NI help sheets

In line with Coronavirus restrictions announced on 14 October 2020,  Libraries NI will remain open for a ‘book and collect’ service. For the latest service information visit the Libraries NI website

• Safety measures in place in libraries

Digital skills

Do you or anyone you know need help with digital skills such as shopping online, email or keeping in touch with friends and family during this uncertain time? A digital way forward could be of some assistance in making life easier.

Check out our Go ON NI website for  e-learning and training guides on many topics covering how to stay safe online, shopping and staying in touch through Social Media.  

• Learn to keep in touch online/ improve digital skills

You may also wish to avail of LibrariesNI  eBooks, audiobooks and eMagazines

There is a variety of reading choice for customers with nearly 19,000 titles of eBooks/audiobooks, including a selection of eBooks that parents can download and share with children.

More useful links

• Go ON NI contact details
• Go ON NI