Connecting Scotland is a Scottish Government initiative managed by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations. Find out more
Connecting and Communicating
We've pulled together some of our favourite resources on communicating and connecting. We've provided a description of what they are and who created them. We've also identified if they're Lessons, Videos, Websites or Resources. You can click on the link and it will take you to the resource. If you know of any great resources that we haven't included you can send it to us at help@connecting.scot
Social Media
Using Online Communication Tools (Bank of Scotland Academy) Lesson
Socialising Safely Online - Webinar Recording (Get Safe Online) Video
Social Engineering - Webinar Recording (Get Safe Online) Video
Socialising Online (Learn My Way) Lesson
Using Facebook (Learn My Way) Lesson
Social Media Check List (SWGfL) Resource
Your guide to social networks, apps and games (NSPCC - Net Aware) Website
Digital Wellbeing Courses (Cybersmile) Lessons
Using Facebook (Learn My Way) Lesson
Digital Communication (Barclay Digital Wings) Lesson
Socialising on Social Media (Barclay Digital Wings) Lesson
What is WhatsApp? (Ague UK) Resource
How to use Twitter (Digital Unite) Resource
How to use Facebook (Digital Unite) Resource
Video Calling
Video Calling (Learn My Way) Lesson
How to Use FaceTime (Apple) Resource
How to Use Group FaceTime (Apple) Video
Getting Started with Zoom (GCF Global) Website
How to Join a Zoom Meeting (Zoom) Video
Easy Read Guide to Zoom (People First Scotland) Resource
How to Video Call on WhatsApp (WhatsApp) Video
Telling Stories
Getting Started with iMovie (Apple) Resource
Communicate your ideas through Storytelling (Google Digital Garage) Lesson
Telling your story in an online world (Bank of Scotland Academy) Lesson
Safety and Wellbeing Online
Socialising Safely Online (Get Safe Online) Webinar Recording
Social Media Facts and Advice for Parents (Internet Matters) Website
Social Media Privacy Guides for Parents (Internet Matters) Website
Using Social Media Safely (National Cyber Security Centre) Website
Communication and Social Media (Get Safe Online) Website
Spotting Fake News on Social Media (Go Viral) Resource
Social Media Screen Time (Mind Yer Time) Website
iPad Resources
iPad Accessibility Features (XMA) Video
Apple Teacher (anyone can sign up for a free account) Website
Magnifying your iPad Screen (Apple) Video
Using VoiceOver on your iPad (for users who are blind or partially sighted) Video
Change the way colours are seen on your iPad (Apple) Video
Using AssistiveTouch on your iPad (Apple) Video
How to have your iPad read text to you (Apple) Video
Chromebook Resources
Screen Magnification on a Chromebook (Google) Video
Mobility Assistive Features (Google) Video
How to use your voice to enter text on a Chromebook (Google) Video
How to use select-to-speak on your Chromebook (Google) Video
Spotlight Videos
Janette Mitchell from Raploch Community Partnership shares her experiences of Connecting Scotland and the great work their Digital Champions have been doing:
Emma Whitelock from Lead Scotland discusses how they adapted during the pandemic to continue to provide adults learning opportunities:
Donna and Lauren from Neighbourhood Networks share their experiences of supporting individuals at risk of isolation and loneliness: