Program focuses on digital skills for seniors

NEWS RELEASE
SUPERIOR ADULT LEARNING
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Superior Adult Learning (formerly Program Read) is pleased to announce a new program that will help seniors in Sault Ste. Marie learn practical skills that will help them increase their independence, connect with family and friends and participate more fully in today’s digital world.

The Practical Digital Skills for Seniors project, funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors” program, will feature a mix of in-person and online learning opportunities for seniors on a variety of topics, including:

• Email Basics
• Evaluating Online Information
• How to Use Your Smart Phone
• Using Video Chat Platforms
• Computer Viruses
• Recognizing Spam
• Completing Online Forms
• Online Shopping
• Online Banking
• Introduction to Social Media
• Online Gaming
• Online Calendars
• How to use City Transit

Martin Wyant, Executive Director of Superior Adult Learning, knows that while many seniors are tech-savvy, there are others who would like to learn more. “We are living in an increasingly digital world”, said Wyant, “and the Covid-19 pandemic has significantly sped up the pace of technology adoption. Improving their digital skills can help many seniors reduce social isolation and increase their engagement in our community”.

Superior Adult Learning will be ramping up the program in the coming weeks and will

soon be looking to hire part-time workshop facilitators to deliver online and in-person workshops for seniors. Seniors who are interested in learning new digital skills are encouraged to contact Superior Adult Learning for more information by sending an e-mail message to martin@superioral.ca or by phoning 705 946 3953. Further information about Superior Adult Learning may be found at www.superioral.ca.

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