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TechServe

UpTOSpeed

https://www.uptospeedyou.com/

UpTOSpeed is the for-profit arm of TechServe and they provide tech training and support to seniors. They address users' technology needs by providing instantaneous video and written tutorials, timely telephone and video chat technical support, appointment-based 1 on 1 online lesson, and monthly group online lessons. Users must create an account and pay a fee for services.

TechServe

https://www.techserveto.com/

Founded in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, TechServe connects tech-savvy millennial volunteers with older adults who just need a little bit of technical help to improve their everyday lives. TechServe is a Canadian non-profit that provides services to older adults through 1-on-1 tech support sessions, workshops in partnerships with older adults’ associations, and a set of online digital literacy resources.

TechBoomers

https://techboomers.com/

Techboomers.com is a free educational website that teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life. They offer courses, articles, and directories of helpful websites and apps.

Skillfulsenior

https://www.skillfulsenior.com/

Skillfulsenior offers an easy and accessible interface that helps seniors learn computer basics. The site is designed for beginner to intermediate users and focuses on basic computer skills, including how to use a mouse, typing techniques, and computer ergonomics. To access all features users must create an account. Some articles and basic digital literacy information are available without an account.

Senior's Guide to Computers

Senior’s Guide to Computers

https://www.seniorsguidetocomputers.com/

Senior's Guide to Computers is designed to help seniors who are beginners at using technology. They offer basic computer training in plain language including how to use different web browsers, set up your computer to address accessibility, send emails, and other basic tasks. The site also offers detailed information on storing and saving data, setting up security protocols, and selecting software and hardware for your technology set-up.

Teach an Old Dog New Tricks

https://teachanolddognewtricks.com/

Teach an Old Dog New Tricks is owned and operated by Tony Horowitz who offers basic computer skills training for seniors and beginners. He has created a series of short videos on basic computer and software skills for free on his YouTube channel. Tony Also offers paid consulting services to organizations and paid one-on-one lessons to individual learners.

Saskatoon Council on Aging

Seniors and Technology

https://scoa.ca/seniors-and-technology/

The Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA) provides opportunities for older adults to learn to use technology in user-friendly formats. They offer both a free iPad lending library and mentoring programs that connect seniors with young people who provide tech support and digital literacy training. SCOA also offers paid one-on-one lessons for devices and software for seniors.

SeniorNet

https://seniornet.org/

SeniorNet offers resources and support for both individual tech learners and organizations. For individual older adults, SeniorNet offers networking services and events to keep seniors connected to each other in addition to tech support and connections to other resources. For senior-focused organizations, SeniorNet helps with digital capacity building and connections with discounted software and other resources. Users must make an account to access.

NEONet

TechSocial

https://www.neonet.on.ca/resources/techsocial

Techsocial provides a series of self-guided video modules on digital literacy and basic computer skills for older adults. Please visit their website for more information on TechSocial's in-person training workshops for Northeastern Ontario and their personalized training program for individuals.

NEONet

Seniors Computer Training Part II

https://www.neonet.on.ca/fr

NEOnet's computer training program for seniors offers volunteer-run workshops to teach various computer skills to seniors. Their updated training materials offer both basic computer skills and more advanced functions such as email and Facebook.