Digital Mentor Resources 2026
Digital Mentors that support the 2026 Digital Connect workshops will find the latest resources here:
2026 Digital Connect Program pdf (subject to change - last update 30 Jan)
Workshop Resources
March | Digital Mentor Checklist
February | Digital Mentor Checklist
March Workshop
Basic settings to customise your device
Mentor note: BEFORE the class commences, learners should be ready to use the Be Connected site. Mentors to assist in ensuring everyone in their group is ready to go.
* Device Settings - how to find them
* Accessibility - make using your phone easier to use
* Security - lock screen duration, on device security e.g. PIN / Touch / Face ID
* Software updates
There is a lot of content for this topic so we will use some specific examples and activities that Mentors will need to be confident in demonstrating and supporting their learners to do:
- How to access settings through the app and control panel
- Change text size
- Change screen lock duration
- Update on device security - PIN, Touch / Face ID
- Where to find software updates
By the end of the month, Learners should feel confident to:
- Locate settings on their device
- Locate and update their accessibility settings - e.g. change text size
- Understand and manage security on their phone - lock screen duration and update PIN / Touch or Face ID
- Understand and locate software update settings
Challenge exercise - How to change the amount of rings before going to voicemail Tip - This is done through their mobile provider not through device settings.
Be Connected Resources:
ANDROID:
- All about Android Phones (topic)
- Android Interactive Guide
- Android quick settings
- Android accessibility settings
- Android security & privacy
APPLE IPHONES:- All About iPhones (topic)
- iPhone Interactive Guide
- iPhone quick settings
- iPhone accessibility settings- iPhone security & privacy
Learners will need to know their own passwords for their Apple Account (ID) / Google Account.
February Workshop
Smartphone basics:- what is a smartphone and what we use them for- gestures to control your device - tapping, swiping, scrolling, zooming- Apple ID / Google Account
Fundamentals of mobile data, networks and usage:- understanding data and how its measured- the difference between wifi and mobile data networks- connecting to wifi
Review your current mobile plan and usage to ensure you’re getting the best value for your money! Learners should be able to: - Understand what a smartphone, they different types and what it can be used for- Effectively use gestures - tapping, swiping, scrolling and zooming - know how to find and login to their Apple ID / Google Account / Samsung Account - be able to locate and connect to Wifi - Answer these four questions regarding their mobile plan: 1. Who are you paying? 2. How much are you paying? 3. What do you get for the $? 4. What are you actually using? Be Connected Resources:- What is a smartphone?- Smartphone gestures: tapping and swiping- Smartphone gestures: scrolling & zooming - All About iPhones - All about Android Phones- All About Data- What is Wifi- Wifi & Mobile Networks Learners will need to know their own passwords for their Apple ID / Google Account and Mobile Provider.
Fundamentals of mobile data, networks and usage:- understanding data and how its measured- the difference between wifi and mobile data networks- connecting to wifi
Review your current mobile plan and usage to ensure you’re getting the best value for your money! Learners should be able to: - Understand what a smartphone, they different types and what it can be used for- Effectively use gestures - tapping, swiping, scrolling and zooming - know how to find and login to their Apple ID / Google Account / Samsung Account - be able to locate and connect to Wifi - Answer these four questions regarding their mobile plan: 1. Who are you paying? 2. How much are you paying? 3. What do you get for the $? 4. What are you actually using? Be Connected Resources:- What is a smartphone?- Smartphone gestures: tapping and swiping- Smartphone gestures: scrolling & zooming - All About iPhones - All about Android Phones- All About Data- What is Wifi- Wifi & Mobile Networks Learners will need to know their own passwords for their Apple ID / Google Account and Mobile Provider.