Digital Literacy

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Cyber Seniors

Cyber Seniors: Connecting Generations

https://cyberseniors.org/about/

Cyber Seniors aims to bridge the digital divide by connecting generations through technology. They use an intergenerational approach to develop and distribute resources that allow community organizations to provide tech-training for seniors. Visit their website to learn more.

Generations Online

http://www.generationsonline.org/

Generations online provides easy, fast, and free digital skills for elders. They provide device training and general digital/online skills training for both institutions that serve seniors and individual seniors and caregivers.

Project Literacy

Technology Training for Seniors

https://projectliteracy.ca/programs/adult-literacy/

This program is for adults 65+ and offers individual and group classes including one-to-one tutoring where seniors will be matched with a tutor who will assist them with their digital learning goals. The provide training with devices, email, social media, fraud awareness, and virus prevention.

Tech Coaches

https://techcoaches.ca/

Tech Coaches provides training and support to older adults learning to use new digital technology. They offer live training sessions on how to use programs like Zoom, Google, iOS, and Windows and written tech guides on specific devices and software. They also provide one-off workshops that educate those who assist older adults with technology, such as community centre workers, librarians, and caregivers

ABC Life Literacy and Youth Teaching Adults

Youth Teaching Adults

https://youthteachingadults.ca/

Youth Teaching Adults is a free introductory digital literacy program for adult learners, led by youth volunteer-tutors. The program is a collaboration between ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) and Youth Empowering Parents (YEP). The two organizations have come together to bring the program to under-served communities across Canada. Workshop materials were developed by YEP, and adapted by ABC into clear language, for use with adult learners. The available resources can be used to lead either remote or in-person workshops and Youth Teaching Adults provides training for groups and organizations seeking to lead workshops

Minute Skill

https://minuteskill.com/

Minute Skill is a video-based educational platform that creates brief informative videos on a variety of topics. The Minute Skill app is currently in beta testing and will launch to the Apple Store and Google Play upon release.

AIDS Committee of North Bay

New Horizons for 2S-LGBTQ+ Older Adults

https://www.facebook.com/groups/newhorizons2slgbtqseniorsprogramnorthbay

The New Horizons for 2S-LGBTQ+ Older Adults program operates out of the Aids Committee of North Bay. The program coordinator, Ashley Di Benedetto launched a technology lending program to help 2S-LGBTQ+ older adults stay connected. They have also offered tablet lending programs.

AlphaPlus

https://alphaplus.ca/

Ontario’s only organization focused on helping adult literacy education professionals to incorporate digital technology. We believe that through the use of digital technology in our sector, we can build capacity, create equity and access to learning, and enhance learning experiences. We work as a leader and guide, sharing knowledge and directly helping literacy educators and administrators to integrate technology in innovative ways that increase effectiveness and reach. Visit their website to learn more

Connected Canadians

https://www.connectedcanadians.ca/

Connected Canadians is a non-profit with a mandate to reduce isolation and loneliness amongst older adults by promoting digital literacy skills and providing technology training and support. Their goal is to empower people to use technology safely and effectively, to engage with loved ones and enhance quality of life. Connected Canadians uses a customized, hands-on learning centred approach. Visit their website to learn more.

Parkdale Project Read

https://www.parkdaleprojectread.org/

Project Read supports adults by providing free literacy services in a supportive community. They work with English-speaking adults who want to learn to read, write, or use basic math or computer skills. In collaboration with a host of community organizations and partners, Parkdale Project Read offers free programs and services including: Financial Literacy, Legal Education, Computer Literacy, Health & Wellness, Driver’s Education, and Election Literacy.