Be Courageous with Technology
- ALL AGES
Get ready to conquer your fears and embrace the power of technology at our bi-weekly workshops, "Be Courageous with Technology"!
Date and time
Location
Newcastle City Library
33 New Bridge Street West Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8AX United KingdomAgenda
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Welcome and Introductions
12:20 PM - 12:30 PM
Tea, coffee, and light refreshments
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Activities
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
Closing
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
- ALL AGES
Session 3 : Creating Content with Your Phone
Show Up, Share, and Shine
🎤 With Special Guest Speaker: To be announced shortly!
Think you need fancy equipment to build your brand or create content? Think again. This practical, hands-on session will show you how to use the phone you already have to create authentic, professional-looking content that connects and converts.
Whether you’re a small business owner, freelancer, side hustler, or community leader—this session will help you show up online with confidence and creativity.
You’ll Learn:
✅ How to film high-quality videos using natural light and basic settings
✅ Tips for capturing strong photos and short-form videos (Reels, TikToks, Stories)
✅ Framing, lighting, and sound tricks that make a big difference
✅ Easy-to-use free editing apps for phones (CapCut, InShot, Canva)
✅ How to plan your content visually—and feel confident doing it
Who It’s For:
- Anyone who wants to tell their story or promote their brand online
- People running community projects or small businesses
- Creatives, coaches, educators, advocates, and everyday leaders
- Beginners welcome - no tech background required
Whether you’re thinking about a career move, upskilling, or simply feeling more independent with tech - this session is a safe, inclusive place to begin.
Come with curiosity - leave with a clearer sense of what’s possible.
What to bring:
• Yourself
• A notepad and pen if you’d like to take notes
• Please ensure that you sign up for a library membership in order to use the computers. Sign up here.
Computers and refreshments will be provided.
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Be Courageous with Technology is a fully funded programme that helps women and young people from underrepresented backgrounds, to build confidence using digital tools in a way that feels relevant, practical, and empowering. No coding. No jargon. Just real-life applications.
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely not! This session is specifically designed for beginners or those who feel anxious around technology. We'll start from the basics and create a supportive environment for learning.
Yes, the taster session is completely free of charge. This programme is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Our aim is to make digital skills accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances.
We focus on practical, accessible learning rather than complex technical concepts. You'll get hands-on experience with everyday technology in ways that build confidence and skills you can use immediately.
We will provide computers for everyone to use during the session. You don't need to bring any devices with you.
Light refreshments and tea/coffee will be available during the session.
We limit attendance to 10 participants to ensure everyone receives personalized attention and support.
Please let us know as soon as possible if you can't attend, as we often have a waiting list. You can cancel your registration through Eventbrite or by contacting us directly.
This programme is specifically designed to address the digital skills gap affecting women and underserved communities. We prioritise places for these groups, but please contact us if you're interested and don't fall into these categories.
The complete programme runs every 2 weeks until end of August, 1h30min each session. This taster session gives you a preview of what to expect.
The taster session introduces concepts around digital employability. The full programme includes dedicated modules on CV development, digital portfolios, and job search strategies that can significantly enhance your employment prospects.
Organized by
TechJumpstart Hub CIC helps everyday people build confidence with technology.
We run accessible workshops and events that make digital skills simple, practical, and empowering—especially for women and underrepresented communities.