Connected Canadians Training and Support Connected Canadians is a nonprofit organization that promotes digital literacy skills for older adults by providing free technology training and support. Seniors (55+) can request tutors to provide training and support online. One-on-ones are normally about 60 mins in length. Examples of topics covered include: To find out more, visit their website at: https://www.connectedcanadians.ca/one-on-ones
ABC Life Literacy – Searching Safely Online Workbook This downloadable workbook takes you and your learner through the basics of the internet safety. In this workbook, you will explore some of the basics of internetsearches and offer tips you can use to practice searching. The 7-page workbook contains pictures and spaces for notes. A great set of activities to do in a session with your learner. To download a copy of the workbook, go to: https://abclifeliteracy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ABC-InternetMatters-Safety.pdf Info Sheet Available
Zoom 40 Minute Time Limit – Workaround In 2022, Zoom introduced a 40 minute limit on meeting times even for 2 people for people with free accounts. For tutors and learners who had got used to using Zoom for their sessions, this proved very disruptive. Happily, there is a way to work around this time limit with a free Zoom account. In this video, we take you step by step through one possible work around that you can use in a Zoom session with your learner. We hope you find it useful. Click play to watch the video. Pause at …
A Frontiers College Tutor’s Guide: Working With Adults Frontier College has been tutoring people for over 100 years. This Tutor’s Guide presents information to tutors based on these many years of experience. It is designed for tutors who are helping adults improve their skills in reading, writing, and using numbers. It provides tutors with ideas, tools and additional resources as they work with a learner to improve his or her skills. Section 2 of the Guide presents detailed strategies and activities that the tutor may follow while working with a student at both the beginner and intermediate levels. This link …
LU Basic Digital Skills Self Assessment Checklist Before you start working on digital skills, it is always a good idea to list the skills you already have. Use this checklist to get a clear picture of the skills you already have. Use it to help you to identify and prioritize the skills you want to acquire or improve. Click HERE to access the LU Basic Digital Skills Self Assessment Checklist
LU Basic Computer Skills Course – A Tutor’s Guide This tutors guide was developed by LU in 2012. The guide provides a series of lesson plans for tutors who want to work with their learner on basic computer skills. In Module 1, learners are introduced to parts of the computer, keyboard, screen and mouse. Subsequent modules introduce email, internet and basic word processing (formatting) skills. Each lesson plan has accompanying handouts and worksheets. Tutors using this program with their learner are advised to review the module to ensure the information is current and up-to-date. Click HERE to access the LU …
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LU Quick Sheet – Digital Etiquette for Online Tutoring This LU Quick Sheet outlines the rules for digital etiquette or ‘netiquette’. Download a PDF of the digital etiquette for online tutoring quick sheet
LU Quick Sheet and Activity – Protecting Your Personal Safety Online This LU Quick Sheet outlines the rules to follow to protect your personal safety online. Included is an activity that tutors can do with their learner to build literacy skills as well as introducing them to the rules in a fun and interactive way. Download a PDF of the protecting your personal safety online quick sheet/activity
LU Quick Sheet and Activity – Safety Rules for Working Online This LU Quick Sheet outlines the rules to follow to protect your security online. The sheet includes an activity that tutors can do with their learner to build literacy skills as well as introducing them to the rules in a fun and interactive way. Download a PDF of the safety rules for working online quick sheet/activity
LU Quick Sheet – Joining a Zoom Meeting This LU Quick Sheet gives step by step instructions (with pictures) on how to install Zoom and join a Zoom meeting. Designed for LU learners, the sheet provides instructions for users who want to use Zoom on laptops, smartphones and landline phones. Download a PDF of join a Zoom meeting quick sheet/activity
