BBO Money Sorted in D2N2:Keeping Track of your Finances-Using IT and APPS

Additional information about this course

Session is only for participants engaged on the BBO project called Money Sorted in D2N2 as funds are paid for by Lottery Community Fund and ESF. If you interested in joining the project, please go to http://moneysortedind2n2.org/ to find out more.

Course aim

This session is for participants who want to know how to use IT and online apps to keep daily or weekly track of their budget. Participants will explore a variety of apps to help them manage their money.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• You will need to be able to follow links to join our WEA live video learning platform: WEA Zoom. If you’d like to understand more about our video learning platform, Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline and http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
• This is a live lecture delivered by a subject specialist in an online webinar video learning platform. You will need to be able to access the internet on a device with speakers or earphones. There will be opportunities to take part in discussions and chats. If you’d like to know how to use Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
• No skills or experience needed
• This course is for beginners
• This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• Identify the need for budget planning
• Create a simple spreadsheet to track income and outgoings
• Identify at least one budgeting tool to manage their money more effectively
• Recognise at least 2 advantages to online banking

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
• You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
• You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
• You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions

What else do I need to know?

• What you need: You will need an internet connection, speakers, a microphone and a webcam so that you can use our video learning platform, Zoom. If you’d like to understand more Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
• You will also need access to the internet outside of your sessions. You could do this using a smart phone, tablet, laptop or a desktop computer (at home or through a library etc.).
• Pen and paper and a notebook would be helpful

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading or pre course work is required

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member