Digital Skills Training with GetSetUp, Koelsch Communities, Saltbox TV, OATS, CarterJMRN, Lives Well Lived, Brett Adler, Joan Green, Frances West, Daniel Marrello and Gary Barg
This episode focused on digital skills training for older adults, emphasizing the importance of making technology accessible and engaging.
GetSetUp, a video social learning platform, tailors tech training to different skill levels, fostering confidence through peer communication.
Aging Connected and Senior Planet provide virtual technology training, addressing the digital divide among older adults.
Debbie Howard emphasized the importance of involving older adults in product development and creating user-friendly onboarding systems.
Benjamin Surmi suggested posting a person to senior centers and community spaces to provide accessible support and education.
Sky Bergman talked about the benefits of encouraging intergenerational activities, something she has strived to do with her film Lives Well Lived.
Frances West pointed out that probably the friendliest messaging platform in Asia is the app from Japan called LINE.
Joan Green, while a speech therapist, enjoys helping clients discover and learn digital skills.
Saltbox TV’s short, on-demand digital skills shows aimed to demystify technology for seniors.
TechServe and UpTOSpeed offered premium support and education, leveraging partnerships within Canada for broader reach.
Brett Adler and Gary Barg provided project updates.
The conversation highlighted the need for inclusive design, user-friendly onboarding, and intergenerational projects to combat isolation and enhance digital literacy.
Recorded on February 17, 2022, this episode is part of our Digital Skills Training Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Liz Miller, Director Of Communications and Marketing, GetSetUp
Justin Weigel, Creative Producer and founding member Saltbox TV at time of show
Currently: Founder and Artistic Director, TrailBlazing Productions
Daniel Marrello, CEO and Co-Founder, UpTOSpeed; Co-Founder, TechServe at time of show. Currently; SMB Accounts – Cisco Meraki
Brett Adler, Co-Founder, VoicePT
Amanda Gimble, Director, Aging Connected a service offered by Older Adults Technology Service Oats at time of show
Debbie Howard, Chairman, CarterJMRN
Frances West About Frances
Benjamin Surmi, Director of Education and Culture, Koelsh Communities
Gary Barg, CEO (RIP August 2024) Today’s Caregiver
Joan Green, Speech Therapist and Online Course Creator, Innovative Speech Therapy
Sky Bergman, Filmmaker, Sky Bergman Productions – Lives Well Lived
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Hosted by: Linda Sherman, Debbie Howard, Michael Phillips and Frances West.
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