Online Tools
This page gives guidance on the following online tools and below is a second section, about Beacon.
If you need further guidance or spot that something's out of date/inaccurate, email Jean.Jackson@u3a.org.uk
- Computer Security and scams
- Video Conferencing with Zoom
- Group Messaging via WhatsApp
- Social Media: Facebook
- Email, inc Gmail
- Video on YouTube
- Online adverts via Facebook
- Running your AGM online guidance ( first draft)
All of the above products are free to use (though some have optional advanced feature versions that require payment), they are amongst the market leaders, and they operate on PC, Apple and Android.
Please select one of the LINKS,(below or to the right), to access instruction materials.
N.B. Many technology support documents can be found on the Digitalunite site, just click the link.
HELP WITH BEACON
The Beacon team offers regular training sessions - but they are booked up quickly.
However, many queries can be resolved by reading or viewing their reference materials, and you can ask specific questions by logging a query with the Beacon helpdesk via their website or by phoning them: https://beacon.u3a.org.uk/. Take a look.
There are training videos on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5pXVRbc0anNn5p7g2CaQiQ
And opposite we attach the fullBeacon User Guide (ON ITS WAY, NOT HERE YET)