#online – ODLAN Resource Portal

Indigenous Friends Association

iConnectED

https://i-connected.org/about-us

i-ConnectED is a mobile educational platform developed by the Indigenous Friends Association. It is an Indigenous-led program that drives positive learning experiences for learners located in marginalized communities, reaching them on messaging platforms.

IndigiTECH: Indigenous Mentorship Program

Offers Indigenous individuals a 12-week full-time education program, 3 weeks of professional development courses, 12-week paid full-time internship opportunities, and support to develop career pathways in Web Development, UX Design, Client Care, Business

Indigenous Friends Association

INDIGital

https://www.indigenousfriends.org/indigital

INDIGital offers Indigenous youth and newcomers five weeks of free online learning about digital literacy, community, and empowerment. They have two different courses that match participants’ different interests and needs.

Learning Network at Western University

Support Rainbow Seniors! 3 Things for Service Providers to Know

https://www.vawlearningnetwork.ca/our-work/infographics/supportrainbowseniors/index.html?utm_source=VAWLN+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=54b39e9e2a-Gap-Infographic_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4b8703155f-54b39e9e2a-269485237

This Learning Centre resource features an infographic and informational video on how service providers can support rainbow seniors

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)

https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/#resources

The AARP website is an active news network that provides a series of helpful articles on basic digital literacy and computer tips. In addition to digital literacy resources, AARP also published news stories relevant to older adults from all walks of life including BIPOC and queer communities.

Gluu

https://gluusociety.org/

Gluu is a nonprofit educational platform working to provide digital skills learning resources to older Canadians and the people & organizations that support them. They provide cost-free, ad-free digital skills education and learning resources to older adults and seniors' organizations in the form of remote online courses and articles.

DigitalLearn.org

https://www.digitallearn.org/

DigitalLearn.org is an online hub for digital literacy support and training operated by the Public Library Association. They offer free prerecorded courses on basic digital literacy skills, such as using a computer, navigating a website, and searching. Modules are video-based with narration, typically 6 to 22 minutes long, and written in plain language.

Senior Tech Club

https://www.seniortechclub.com/

The Senior Tech Club is an ongoing online club where seniors learn to use their smart devices to their fullest potential. Membership is free and members gain access to a regular newsletter, an online community, and ongoing tech courses. The Senior Tech Club is founded and hosted by Don Frederiksen and focuses primarily on iPads and iPhones

Media Smarts

https://mediasmarts.ca/

Media Smarts provides Canadian homes, schools, and communities with various programs and online resources that focus on improving digital and media literacy.

Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)

Senior Planet

https://oats.org/

Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) is an AARP subsidiary that provides an online community and learning platform for seniors. Their online program, Senior Planet is a platform that allows for a blended learning experience with multimedia content, self-paced learning, and a flexible approach to when and where the learning takes place. Resources include articles, videos, interviews, and tutorials that correspond to the content in their course books. They also host a pride discussion group for 2S-LGBTQ+ older adults.