Social Media - Introduction to Instagram

Start date: 17th Jan 2026
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Cost: £30
Day: Saturday
Duration: 1 weeks
Tutor: Gillian Ripley - IT
Course code: 26SP057
This course is for; Anybody who is interested in how Instagram works and how to use it as an enriching addition to everyday life.
For the workshop, students will need;
- An Instagram account (this must be set up prior to the workshop by visiting instagram.com and following the set up instructions so that a basic account is formed).
- A laptop, or a smartphone or ipad/tablet
For smartphones and iPads/tablets, it is best to access facebook using the app:
iPads: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/instagram/id389801252
Any other tablet: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.android&hl=en_GB
Additional Costs; None
The workshop will cover:
A tour of Instagram - everything that you can access and enjoy from your account
Privacy settings - how you are seen (or completely unseen) by other people
Uploading photos and videos, and sharing interesting content safely
Safety pointers - things to be mindful of.
By the end of the workshop students should be able to: Use an Instagram account confidently in ways that are helpful and meaningful to themselves.


