Tech Resources for Seniors
Digital Literacy
How to sign a PDF electronically
Need to sign a document, but can't get there in-person? Signing a PDF document is a straightforward process with this step-by-step guide (for desktop/laptop computers).
Gluu Technology Society
A Canadian nonprofit helping older adults get the digital skills they need to fully participate in the modern world and age in the home they love.
Gluu offers a variety of free workshops as well as in-depth, self-paced training courses that cover the basics of learning how to use a smartphone or tablet.
gluusociety.org/
GCF Global
A free resource of a variety of online tutorials from computer basics to office software, social media, online security and more.
edu.gcfglobal.org/en/subjects/tech/
Generations on Line
GOL is a US-based non-profit with the goal of increasing digital literacy amongst older adults. They have developed a free app for tablets and smartphones that help new users learn the basics of these devices, as well as provide training resources for family members and caregivers.
www.generationsonline.com/
App for Apple devices: apps.apple.com/us/app/generations-on-line/id855402889
App for Android devices: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.gonative.android.bnakrq&hl=en
TypingClub
A great, free website to learn "touch typing". It includes 650 typing lessons, games, tests and videos.
www.typingclub.com/
How to sign a PDF electronically
Need to sign a document, but can't get there in-person? Signing a PDF document is a straightforward process with this step-by-step guide (for desktop/laptop computers).
Gluu Technology Society
A Canadian nonprofit helping older adults get the digital skills they need to fully participate in the modern world and age in the home they love.
Gluu offers a variety of free workshops as well as in-depth, self-paced training courses that cover the basics of learning how to use a smartphone or tablet.
gluusociety.org/
GCF Global
A free resource of a variety of online tutorials from computer basics to office software, social media, online security and more.
edu.gcfglobal.org/en/subjects/tech/
Generations on Line
GOL is a US-based non-profit with the goal of increasing digital literacy amongst older adults. They have developed a free app for tablets and smartphones that help new users learn the basics of these devices, as well as provide training resources for family members and caregivers.
www.generationsonline.com/
App for Apple devices: apps.apple.com/us/app/generations-on-line/id855402889
App for Android devices: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.gonative.android.bnakrq&hl=en
TypingClub
A great, free website to learn "touch typing". It includes 650 typing lessons, games, tests and videos.
www.typingclub.com/
News and Media Literacy
In the era of "fake news" and numerous media streams vying for our attention, it is more important than ever to be able to identify types of media as well as the kinds of messages they are sending.
Toronto Public Library article "How to Spot Fake News"
FactCheck.org "Spotting Fake News" (video)
In the era of "fake news" and numerous media streams vying for our attention, it is more important than ever to be able to identify types of media as well as the kinds of messages they are sending.
Toronto Public Library article "How to Spot Fake News"
FactCheck.org "Spotting Fake News" (video)
Access
Mobility for Good® for low income seniors provides Canadian seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefit with low-cost wireless service. Customers can bring their own device or can request a free refurbished Android device while supplies last.
www.telus.com/en/social-impact/connecting-canada/seniors/application
Mobility for Good® for low income seniors provides Canadian seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefit with low-cost wireless service. Customers can bring their own device or can request a free refurbished Android device while supplies last.
www.telus.com/en/social-impact/connecting-canada/seniors/application
Computer/Electronics Recycling
Have an old computer, cell phone or tablet that you don't know what to do with? PACE (Penticton & Area Cooperative Enterprise) - a local social enterprise that provides employment for people with barriers - runs multiple recycling projects from their E-Waste Centre, located in Downtown Penticton. PACE gratefully accepts donations of used electronics, such as laptops, computers, and accessories many of which they refurbish and re-purpose to sell at a low cost.
www.pacepenticton.com/
Have an old computer, cell phone or tablet that you don't know what to do with? PACE (Penticton & Area Cooperative Enterprise) - a local social enterprise that provides employment for people with barriers - runs multiple recycling projects from their E-Waste Centre, located in Downtown Penticton. PACE gratefully accepts donations of used electronics, such as laptops, computers, and accessories many of which they refurbish and re-purpose to sell at a low cost.
www.pacepenticton.com/
Ebooks, e-Audiobooks, Digital Magazines and Movies
The Penticton Public Library offers free access to downloadable e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines - all you need is your Penticton library card!
www.pentictonlibrary.ca/ebooks-and-audiobooks
The Penticton Public Library offers free access to downloadable e-books, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines - all you need is your Penticton library card!
www.pentictonlibrary.ca/ebooks-and-audiobooks
