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SeniorNet
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.
TechBoomers
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
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
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.
Tech Coaches
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
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.
Generations Online
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.
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.
City of Kitchener
Kitchener Tech Connects
https://form.kitchener.ca/csd/nps/kitchener-tech-connects
The City of Kitchener's Tech Connects program is designed to help older adults access devices and improve their digital literacy skills and they offer both tech lending and introductory courses on software and devices. Courses are offered on both an in-person and remote basis and registered program members can take out iPads and Chromebooks for 30-day lending periods.