How to get help

How to get help with the Intro to Digital programme

When you have a question, ask it.

💡Code Your Future is a Community

Remember, Code Your Future is a community of adults sharing skills. We are all here to help each other, and learn. You are meant to ask questions at Code Your Future.

When you see someone else has a question, help them if you can.

When you have questions about coursework, ask in a workshop🧶🧶 workshopCode Your Future Workshops are meetings where you can get technical help. or in Slack🧶🧶 SlackSlack is messaging software - once you have downloaded Slack you can visit our Slack workspace to ask your questions.

More common issues

I don't have a computerHere are some ways CYF graduates solved this problem in the past:

  1. Use a computer in a local library. All UK public libraries have computers for public use. In England and Wales: Book internet access in your local library (This is popular, so you should book in advance.). For Scotland: Find your local library

  2. Use another free computer centre. The Digital Inclusion Project is a network of online centres that are free for everyone to use.

  3. Borrow a computer from a friend or a relative if you can.

  4. Buy a computer. In the UK, prices start from around £200.

  5. Use one of our laptops during a drop-in session. Please note: you might still need to use a laptop or computer from another source during the week.

I don't have internet accessHere are some ways CYF graduates solved this problem in the past:

  1. Use the free Wi-Fi in a local library. All UK public libraries have free Wi-Fi.

  2. Find a Good Things Foundation centre near you. The Digital Inclusion Project is a network of online centres that are free for everyone to use, and they have data banks too.

I can't travel to workshops
  1. Ask in Slack for an online workshop