Putting communities in the spotlight 
Going digital
More people than ever before are using digital technology to connect with others. By using digital devices and social media your group may be able to increase its reach, and involve more people.
The following resources should help to steer you in the right direction, and to think about the opportunities and implications of using digital technology to connect with your community.
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Cyber Security:Small Charity Guide |
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Digitally Agile CLD Website |
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Digitally Agile National Principles |
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Digital Inclusion Outcomes Framework |
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Digital Participation |
The name given to the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisation's (SCVO) work to promote a Digital Scotland for all. The webpage contains blogs, tips and information on the Digital Participation Charter. |
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CharityComms Guide to Social Media for Charities part 1 |
This free guide covers a range of social media platforms and gives practical tips on planning your content, reaching your audience and measuring your impact. |
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CharityComms Guide to Social Media for Charities part 2 |
The follow-on report to the above looks at how to get the best out of different social media platforms, including integrating social media with other communications and how to use social media for camaigning and lobbying. |
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Personal Learning Networks |
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Shared Spaces |
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Social Media for Community-led Health |
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Social Media Toolkit |
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Social Misfits Media |
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South Ayrshire Council's advice for community groups using photos found online |
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Young Digital |
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This guide is by the National Cyber Security Centre (UK-wide) and offers practical advice on how to improve cyber security within small charities. Most of it should also be relevant to community organisations.
The Digitally Agile CLD website has plenty of useful resources, case studies and ideas for community groups wanting to make use of digital technology in their work. You can also find out about the programme's upcoming activities.
The Digitally Agile National Principles are a framework of guiding principles for the safe and effective use of digital technology and social media in community learning and development. 
This tool helps organisations to measure the benefits of their efforts to promote get people online and engaged in digital technology.
Although aimed at health professionals, this video from NHS Education Scotland (NES) gives a short simple introduction to how social media can help you to make connections and stay in touch within your area of interest.
Developed by Thumbprint Co-operative and supported by Nesta and Kirklees Council in England, Shared Spaces is a guide to using all sorts of technology (online as well as in the real world) to help get things done in your neighbourhood. See more material at 
A guide produced by Community Health Exchange (CHEX) which takes you through some of he things to think about when using social media in a community-led health setting. Should be relevant to all community groups.
A short and easy to understand toolkit that provides step by step instructions of how to set up and use twitter and facebook.
Social Misfits Media is a London based consultancy outfit which
The use of copyrighted images is an area we could all perhaps do with a greater awareness in, at a time when the use of photos and other visual material on websites and social media profiles has become commonplace.
This research programme has practical advice that will be useful to community groups using digital media in their work with children and young people. Contains guidance on range of topics, from ethics to choosing a social media platform.
The Digitally Agile CLD website has plenty of useful resources, case studies and ideas for community groups wanting to make use of digital technology in their work.
