Get Online Week
Monday 14 - Sunday 20 October
We're proud to be supporting Get Online Week, the UK's largest digital inclusion campaign. We've got a programme of events across the week to help you make the most out of being online.
Working with creative digital online tools: PhotoRoom and Canva
Idea Store Chrisp Street
Friday 18 October, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Have you ever wanted to create eye catching social media posts to get attention online? In this session, you will photograph provided 'props' using your own mobile devices within the classroom. You will then edit the images using the online digital tool / App PhotoRoom on your mobile or on our desktop PCs. Once images have been created, you will learn how to use CANVA to create a Poster or Social Media graphic - ready to post it online!
Using AI: How to get the most out of using AI tools online
Idea Store Whitechapel
Friday 18 October, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Ever wondered how using AI tools such as ChatGPT could help you in work or in your everyday life? In this session you will explore the world of AI, looking at how it can be used. In particular you will learn about how to use effective 'prompts' to get AI to help you with exactly what you need!
Raspberry Pi Code Club
Saturday 19 October, 2:00- 3:30pm
Idea Store Whitechapel
Join us for an exciting session for young people drop in and try out a variety of fun coding projects using Raspberry Pi.
Whether you're new to coding or an experienced enthusiast, there will be something for everyone to sink their bits into!
Idea Store Digital Offer - information stall
Monday 14 October, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Tower Hamlets Town Hall
Did you know?
With your Idea Store membership, you can access thousands of e-Books/e-Audiobooks, digital magazines and newspapers for FREE.
We will show you how to?
- Access the Idea Store website
- Download and use Idea Store App
- Access online courses
- Use the e-Library
- Use our new library catalogue – Discovery
- Access business information
- Pass your driving theory test with ease with Theory Test Pro
- Try our e-book reader Kobo
- Learn about our free mobile data, texts and minutes gifting programme through the National Databank
- Find out about our Tablet Lending Service pilot
Prime Time - Get Online Week Special
Monday 14 October, 10:00 - 11:45am
Idea Store Whitechapel
Discovering Your Family HistoryWant to discover your family history online using Ancestry, but unsure where to begin?
This talk will cover everything you need to get started. Topics covered will include: interviewing relatives, finding clues in family documents and photographs, tracking down and interpreting birth, marriage, death records, plus an introduction to the census and more.Led by Robert Jones, Heritage Officer (Library) at Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives.
National Databank - Free mobile data, texts and minutes
Monday 14 October, 2:00 - 3:00m
Idea Store Whitechapel
Idea Stores are helping residents stay connected and access vital services through the National Databank scheme. In collaboration with the Good Things Foundation, we are supplying free SIM cards pre-loaded with mobile data, talk minutes and texts to anyone struggling with the rising cost of living.
Get Online – Go Digital
Tuesday 15 October, 2:15 - 3:45pm
Idea Store Chrisp Street
Need help using your smart device or want to brush up on your IT skills? Join us for the drop-in session where we will cover the following, and much more:
- Job searching
- Online services
- Money matters
- Health information
- Using social media
- Online shopping
- Pass your driving theory test with ease – try the Theory Test Pro
Prime Time - Get Online Week Special
Tuesday 15 October, 10:00 – 11:45am
Idea Store Bow
Want to learn or develop your digital skills?
The Learn My Way website is the perfect tool, it has free learning for you to gain digital skills to stay safe and connected. We will show you how to access free online courses for beginners.
Scam Awareness Session
Wednesday 16 October, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Idea Store Watney Market
Scams awareness session: Stay safe online with free training from digital experts at Ability Net, designed for older people and those with disabilities.
Get Online – Go Digital
Wednesday 16 October, 2:15 - 3:45pm
Idea Store Whitechapel
Digital Skills Drop-in with Community Fibre
Enhance your digital skills and explore our latest tablet lending scheme at our drop-in session. Receive friendly assistance to boost your online know-how and test one of our new borrowable tablets.
Online Tools for Starting Your Own Small Business
Wednesday 16 October, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Idea Store Whitechapel
Thinking of starting your own small business? We have the perfect information resource to get you started.
National Databank - Free mobile data, texts and minutes.
Thursday 17 October, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Idea Store Chrisp Street
Idea Stores are helping Tower Hamlets residents stay connected and access vital services through the National Databank scheme. In collaboration with the Good Things Foundation, we are supplying free SIM cards pre-loaded with mobile data, talk minutes and texts to anyone struggling with the rising cost of living.
Get Online – Go Digital
Thursday 17 October, 2:15 - 3:45pm
Idea Store Bow
Need help using your smart device or want to brush up on your IT skills? Join us for the drop-in session where we will cover the following, and much more:
- Job searching
- Online services
- Money matters
- Health information
- Using social media
- Online shopping
- Pass your driving theory test with ease – try the Theory Test Pro
National Databank
Friday 18 October, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Idea Store Chrisp Street and Idea Store Whitechapel
Free mobile data, texts and minutes.
Idea Stores are helping residents stay connected and access vital services through the National Databank scheme. In collaboration with the Good Things Foundation, we are supplying free SIM cards pre-loaded with mobile data, talk minutes and texts to anyone struggling with the rising cost of living.
Kobo eBook Reader demo
Friday 18 October, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Idea Store Canary Wharf
Come and try our Kobo eBook readers, browse and download from a huge selection of eBooks for free with Idea Store!
Other events in Tower Hamlets
Dr Digital (with NHS)
Tuesday 15 October, 1:00 - 6:00pm
Harford Health Centre, 115 Harford St E1 4FG
Bring your smartphone for free one-to-one help downloading the NHS App and registering for the Patients Know Best patient portal.
Learn how to reorder your repeat prescriptions, view blood test results, and letters from Barts and ELFT, and much more.
Digital accessibility workshop (with RNIB)
Friday 18 October, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Grocers Wing Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road E1 1BJ
Learn from RNIB experts about the best digital accessibility features for blind and partially sighted individuals.