Online Hobbies (5 courses)
Researching Family History – In this course, you’ll learn how the internet can be used to help you research your family history. You’ll explore the kinds of tools and services that are available, and some of the costs you might encounter.
Exploring Google Earth – In this course, you’ll discover how easy it is to travel the world using Google Earth on your computer. In the following activities, you’ll learn how to navigate your way around Google Earth, find places of interest and see the world from a different perspective. You’ll also learn how to turn back the clock and see how the world looked in the past.
Google Earth – More than a Map! – In this course, you’ll discover how to make the most of Google Earth, from checking out famous tourist attractions to taking guided tours of remote parts of the globe. In the following activities, you’ll learn how to find your way around Google Earth, understand the menus and add a wealth of extra detail to maps. You’ll also learn how to research and plan your next holiday, as well as tour the world using Voyager.
Beyond Google Earth – In this course, you’ll discover that Google Earth contains a lot more than maps. It’s also your own personal tour guide of the world’s greatest cultural attractions. In the following activities, you’ll learn how to make the most of Google Arts & Culture to visit amazing museums and art galleries for free. You’ll also learn how Google Voyager can broaden our horizons and take us off the beaten track.
Blogs & Blogging – In this course, you’ll discover what a blog is and how easy it is to get online and share your thoughts with the world. In the following activities, you’ll learn how to start your own free blog, choose an interesting topic, write great blog posts, plus tips on how to stay safer online when writing blogs. You’ll also learn how to publish blog posts on the internet, share them with the world and engage with your readers.