Digital Basics – Part 3: Protecting Your Digital Life
Workshop Details
- Duration: 2 hours
- Cost: $20 per session
- Level: Intermediate
- Prerequisites: Basic computer skills or Parts 1 & 2
- Format: Demonstration and discussion
Description
Part 3: Protecting Your Digital Life focuses on keeping information safe through backups and understanding how phones and computers store data.
Participants will learn what backups are, why they matter, and how to protect photos, contacts, and important files—especially on smartphones.
Topics Covered
- What backups are and why they are important
- What happens if a phone or computer is lost or broken
- Differences between local storage and cloud storage
- Backups on Android devices
- Google account backups (photos, contacts, settings)
- Managing storage space
- Basic privacy and data protection tips
Activities
- Visual walkthrough of phone backup settings
- Demonstration using an Android emulator
- Discussion of common backup mistakes
- Hands-on backup planning exercise
Take-Home Materials
- Backup checklist
- Phone safety and storage guide
- Step-by-step backup reference sheet
Workshop Structure
First Hour: Backup Fundamentals
- Understanding data storage options
- Why backups are essential
- Cloud vs. local storage comparison
- Introduction to Google Photos and Drive
Second Hour: Practical Protection
- Step-by-step Android backup setup
- Managing storage space effectively
- Privacy settings overview
- Creating a personal backup plan
Complete the Series: Take all three workshops to build comprehensive digital literacy skills!