Tag: #digitalinclusion #onlinecentresnetwork

Easy to use technology!

We all know someone who has frustrations about using digital tech to undertake day-to-day activities. Its not just about how to upload a document to an email or ordering shopping online, it is also important to note that the technology itself poses difficulties in its use. Many older peoples’ experience of new technology can often be summed up using the following comments that we have recorded from previous support offered to older digital learners: “Can’t find the short cut to using Zoom and making the necessary adjustments for communicating”, Can’t save photographs because I can never find them again” or “there are too many options which confuse me”. To aide in making life easier for those only interested in the necessities of being ‘connected’ Ability.Net have developed the Grandpad – a iPad for beginners. Here is the link to their website, which you can pass to your older friends and relatives: https://www.abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/grandpad-tablet-seniors-your-questions-answered

North Tyneside Latest Newsletter

Our community partner released their newsletter March 31st, which we are featured. the digital assessment is, not as implied, about testing you but about gathering information about the state of the borough regarding access to the internet. 12% of adults living in North Tyneside have either no or limited use of a digital connection. There are many factors compounding this finding. We want to get a better understand all the parameters, whether social or economic, that affect affect access to the internet. if you live in North Tyneside and you have access to this please complete – All information is anonymised and securely stored according to GDPR and UK variant of this regulation. For those without access we will be producing a ‘hardcopy, which we will get to you via a variety of distribution networks.

Digital Self Assessment

12% OF ADULTS IN NORTH EAST WILL BE LEFT BEHIND THROUGH DIGITAL EXCLUSION IN THE NEXT TEN YEARS, AS A REPORT COLLATED BY THE GOOD THINGS FOUNDATION, REVEALS HOW THE UK IS LOSING BILLIONS IN POTENTIAL SAVINGS BECAUSE OF DIGITAL POVERTY.

THE REPORT, CONDUCTED IN 2018, REVEALED A OVERVIEW BY AREA IN THE UK:

The Proportion of population without Basic Digital Skills, by nation/region:

East Midlands: 9%

East of England: 8%

London: 6%

North East: 12%

North West: 10%

South East: 5%

South West: 9%

West Midlands: 9%

Yorkshire and The Humber: 6%

Scotland: 7%

Wales: 19%

YOU WILL NOTE THAT THE NORTH EAST HAS SECOND HIGHEST % OF THOSE WHO ARE EITHER NOT DIGITALLY CONNECTED OR HAVE ONLY LIMITED USE.

IF YOU LIVE IN NORTH TYNESIDE WE ASK IF YOU CAN COMPLETE THIS SELF ASSESSMENT TO HELP US GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUES RESIDENTS EXPERIENCE. THIS WILL HELP OUR COMMUNITY PROJECT TARGET THE RIGHT RESOURCES TO ENABLE, ENGAGE AND REACH OUT TO THOSE ON THE DIGITAL PERIPHERY. MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE. BOB DENNIS.

Online Week week begining 19th October.

The UK’s largest digital inclusion campaign – takes place each October and is coordinated and delivered by Good Things Foundation
 
Get Online Week was established in October 2007 when what was then UK online centres chose to bring digital inclusion to national attention. Since then the campaign has grown into a week-long annual celebration, with thousands of events taking place each year in centres and more unusual locations, bringing digital skills and know-how to everyone.

Our project will be creating opportunities for our residents faced with the challenges of digital transformation to talk to our volunteer Online Chum Mentors about their role in both addressing social isolation and how they can peer support individuals to take control over day-to-day digital tasks that many take for granted.

Many of our members are vulnerable whether it is Learning Disability, mental heath, digital poverty or personal characteristics that increases dependency on others for help is accessing socially essential services.

To connect with us you can access our member designed website, where you can contact our project. This will be monitored by our volunteer Online Chums who will answer any questions you have about how we can help you. Of course we are acutley aware that even accessing a website is too much for many, which is why we are also making sure more traditional forms of communication are available i.e., telephone contact.

We also want local social support agencies to register an interest so that they to can alert those individuals they feel would benefit from the help on offer.

Find out more from our website: https://www.parkviewprojectne.com/online-week-19th-october-2020

Discovering Video Calling — Glitter In The Darkness

A lovely story of a person’s experience of video calling. For many this is still a very strange interactive experience, but the social benefits are enormous especially for those at risk of social isolation.

Over the past few months video calls seem to have taken over just about everything. Calling friends, work meetings, TV shows, hospital appointments, they are all being done over a video call. It seems to be the safest way to see other people. We haven’t been able to meet in person because of Covid-19, so […]

Discovering Video Calling — Glitter In The Darkness

Park View Project can help with digital self learning, which is half the battle if you are already online! Please see our website for details of ‘Learn My Way’: A digital easy-to-follow basic digital skills module. It is recognised by Online Centres Network where registering allows you to connect to your nearest digital support centre. https://www.parkviewprojectne.com/learn-my-way-digital-access

Digital accessibility and the curriculum — thesedablog

Digital accessibility has been at the forefront of many institutional discussions following the introduction of the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 which came in to effect on the 23rd of September 2018 setting out accessibility standards that must be met by all Public Sector Bodies including universities https://www.gov.uk/guidance/accessibility-requirements-for-public-sector-websites-and-apps#accessibility-standards

Digital accessibility and the curriculum — thesedablog

Digital Support and Accessibility Issues

SEDA 2019

Creating opportunities is vital to those students requiring help in accessing online learning. There are a multitude of learning opportunities available with technology and software help to ensure digital inclusion. Go to our website for a selection of learning tools available: https://www.parkviewprojectne.com/ You can also find out more by completing the online form: –

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The Future of Online Learning — Educational News

Online learning is on the rise. A recent poll found that 46% of recent graduates took an online credit as part of their degree, while more people than ever are turning to hybrid courses that combine distance learning with traditional classroom methods. Many students are attracted to the flexibility of online learning and combine their […]

The Future of Online Learning — Educational News

Mapping the rise in online learning – An introduction

Online learning is available to all. However, a focus by technology companies to create easy-to-read and navigable content is critical to ensure those with disabilities can particpate in making online learning truly inclusive. However, for many access is dependent on embracing digital processes, which is why we provide local support for vulnerable people living in North Tyneside with solutions to getting involved. We do this by breaking down the barriers that exclude them from taking advantage of all that the internet has to offer by delivering online support close to home and, thereby, increase the level of competency for developing their interests online and. critically, to give them the basic digital skills to tackle online learning.