17 Sep The impact of digital literacy in the workplace
Having strong digital literacy skills is one of the best ways to stay knowledgeable of the latest technological advances in the world of work....
Having strong digital literacy skills is one of the best ways to stay knowledgeable of the latest technological advances in the world of work....
According to Statistics Canada, in 2020 approximately six per cent of Canadians did not have access to the Internet at home. ...
Unfortunately, not everyone has access to expensive courses, devices, or even the Internet to develop their digital literacy skills....
In honour of Fraud Prevention Month, ABC Life Literacy Canada released a number of new resources from its ABC Internet Matters program, supported by the Canadian Bankers Association....
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Learn how to stay safe online and protect yourself from possible cyber attacks with these resources....
With June being Senior’s Month, an annual initiative marked in several provinces io to recognize and celebrate older adults, here are seven ways to avoid financial scams....
For more than seven years, Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society has been running a Cyber Seniors program to help local seniors learn to use technology in a safe and approachable way....
ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce that its ABC Internet Matters program, supported by the Canadian Bankers Association, is expanding to offer new resources....
This BC digital literacy program aims to teach low-income seniors how to navigate their cell phones and/or tablets with the ultimate goal of enriching the quality of life of the seniors it serves....
Join us throughout February and March to learn more about assistive technology tools that can help you support learners with diverse abilities....
Many of these new resources focus on assistive technologies, which is a type of technology used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with diverse abilities....
For over five years, Douglas College’s I-CARE Adult Literacy program and New Westminster literacy groups had been discussing the need for a digital literacy program and what it might look like....
June 15th marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to acknowledge the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. ...
Connectivity has never been more important than in this last year, when the pandemic separated people from their friends and families for an extended period of time. ...
A YMCA in Kitchener recently launched a pilot program designed to build digital literacy amongst older adults as a way to help them better understand fake news amidst the COVID-19 pandemic....
Enjoying everything the world has to offer involves going using technology. But if you don’t feel confident in doing so, it can be hard to participate....
March is Fraud Prevention Month, an annual awareness initiative started by the Competition Bureau to help Canadians recognize, reject and report fraud....
ABC Internet Matters provides introductory digital literacy education for Canadian seniors who are not using the internet and adult learners who have a gap on the digital curve....
The North York Women’s Centre offers services such as employment readiness & violence prevention, but recently, they were keen to explore digital literacy....
Four new "lesson plans" written in clear language and formatted as step-by-step guides for at-home learning show adults how to use Skype, Zoom, Google Duo and FaceTime....
The past few months have thrown our lives upside down. Due to COVID-19, businesses and organizations have been forced to move online in order to keep afloat....
Most literacy organizations and not-for-profits can agree that when it comes to resources, they are extremely limited – whether it be time, staff and volunteers, or money....
About 84 per cent of jobs in Canada currently require computer and technical skills, and that number is only expected to increase in the coming years. ...
Through remote learning, literacy practitioners can ensure their learners can continue developing their literacy skills. Here’s what you should keep in mind when building a distance learning program....
When Ryan Waldron of the Grimsby Public Library received an email about a free digital literacy program, he thought it sounded like the perfect way to improve their existing digital literacy program....
Improving your financial literacy skills is the best way to protect yourself from online financial fraud. Here are some things you can do to protect yourself from being scammed....
When Sharon Crowley read about a new digital literacy program from ABC Life Literacy Canada, it caught her eye....
A new program aims to partner young people with strong online and tech skills with adult learners who want to improve their digital knowledge....
Reducing your electronic screen time and spending more time together learning as a family, can have many positive effects including developing better communications and social skills for children....
Street Haven Toronto at the CrossRoads offers pathways for at-risk women. They are one of many organizations hosting workshops to help adults improve their digital literacy skills....
A new community program is hoping to make the most of this by pairing tech-savvy youth with adults hoping to improve their digital skills....
Youth Teaching Adults, a successful digital literacy program presented by ABC Life Literacy Canada and Youth Empowering Parents, has just been released in French....
While some Canadians thrive on new and technology, others find it confusing and daunting. How do we connect tech-savvy individuals with those who could benefit the most from their knowledge? ...