Virtual Society - using the internet to learn, make friends and get informed

BLOGGING FOR BEGINNERS

Virtual Societies

Money talks!

Blogging, express yourself!

Must read: www.theguardian.com/money/series/how-to-build-a-profitable-blog

MAKING FRIENDS

Meetup.com – free – sharing interests

City Socializer – paid

GOING OUT

LEARN ONLINE

FutureLearn

EdEx

Google Garage

HOW TO ONLINEJust some examples… I have not tested them

HEALTH

TOP TASK APPS•Wunderlist - Android / iOS / Windows Phone (Free + IAP = paid extras aka freemium). Creating and sharing lists is easy, as is setting up deadlines. •Google Keep (Free) Evernote-style service for keeping notes, photos and even audio recordings that you don’t want to lose. You can set location-based reminders, if you wander past a supermarket it will remind you need teabags!•Todoist - Android / iOS / Windows Phone (Free + IAP) Keeping on top of your tasks. It’s easy to set up and manage lists, share them with other people, and set reminders and deadlines to help you get them done.•Any.do - Android / iOS (Free + IAP) If speaking rather than tapping out words is your thing, you’ll appreciate its voice-entry feature, which lets you create a list by talking into your smartphone. •Habitica - Android / iOS (Free + IAP) For tracking and ticking off daily tasks, but with a game to motivate you to complete them. @stuartdredgeOTHER APPS•Google Maps•Barcode Scanner apps•Google Photos•Financial calculators, etc…