Ready to Get Started in Digital?

Stoke Creates Get Started in Digital is a bespoke package of workshops designed to provide creative sector practitioners and freelancers with a foundational understanding of digital literacy across several key areas.

Ready to embrace a new digital skill or brush up on existing knowledge of digital opportunities?

Aimed at those new to these topics, or looking to solidify their understanding, Stoke Creates Get Started in Digital will offer a straightforward approach to acquiring essential digital skills in today’s sometimes mind-boggling technology-centred world.

The bespoke ‘digital surgeries’ will be delivered by Ben Mcmanus, Director of Wavemaker, either 1:1 with participants or in small groups. With over 9 years experience in delivering ‘people focussed’ digital inclusion, Wavemaker are the region’s digital engagement specialists.

Ben said: “This range of digital surgeries covers a wide range of topics, including CyberSmart – with a focus on online safety, teaching practitioners how to navigate and protect themselves against online threats. Also practical applications of online tools to enhance productivity using Google Apps, and we’ll introduce creative avenues through tools like Adobe Express and Canva. We will cover sessions on the ever changing world of AI, its impact, and platforms that exist, as well as practical uses for AI tools. Also a session in website creation using online builders and much more.”

We’re now inviting Exchange Forum members and other local creative practitioners to express your interest in taking up this FREE offer of essential digital training. Stoke Creates will then arrange dates for small workshops, or set up an introduction with Ben for a 1:1 session, as appropriate.

Send your expressions of interest to Jerome, Stoke Creates Communications Lead, email: jerome@stokecreates.org.uk

Here’s more detail about what each workshop will cover.

  1. CyberSmart – E Safety

This module addresses the critical aspect of online safety, educating participants on various online threats and best practices to navigate the internet securely. Key topics include understanding digital footprints, identifying fake news, images, and videos, and equipping individuals with top tips to maintain their safety when online.

2. Online Apps for Productivity

Focusing on enhancing productivity through digital means, this topic dives into the utilisation of Google Apps. Participants will explore Drive for storage solutions, Mail for efficient communication, Docs for document creation with advanced styling and layout, and Slides for impactful presentations.

3. Online Apps for Creativity

This module is dedicated to unleashing creativity through online applications. Participants will learn about the significance of digital creativity tools, with hands-on training in Adobe Express and Canva for graphic design and content creation. The session will also touch on Artificial Intelligence-powered tools for generating images and videos from text.

4. Website Creation with Online Builders

This module demystifies website creation, starting from the basic understanding of what a website is and its purposes. Participants will evaluate different online platforms, discussing their pros and cons, and engage in research and planning for website creation. Practical sessions on using online website builders will empower participants to create their own websites efficiently.

5. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and AI tools for creativity

The world of AI is changing at a rapid pace. On this module we will look at what is, the how and what platforms exist (free and paid). How to use them, best practice and what’s around the corner. 

Each workshop is ideal for beginners and intermediate-level individuals eager to expand their digital skills and looking to thrive in the digital age.

Let’s get you started in digital!

jerome@stokecreates.org.uk