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By: sbradley@ageukn...
On: 15th May 2013

I've just joined the staff team at Age UK North Craven and was really excited to go find out about the DITS project. I wanted to see how the tables are turned as young volunteers learn how to share their digital enthusiasm and knowhow with older people.

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Award for Achievement and Perseverance - A Case Study (NWS)

By: emily.harper@ci...
On: 9th May 2013

On 28 March 2013 local learners gathered for a 'Celebration of Learning and Perseverance'. The event was organised by a group started in October 2012 as a result of a partnership between Get IT Together and Helmsdale and District Community Association, with ten learners in total have completed thirty weeks of training in use of the Internet and in basic computing skills. The Community Association also sourced a number of recycled laptops through the ReBoot scheme in Forres- which will remain in the community centre for community use: a real asset.

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The 'Connect' projects helps older carers

By: hollym@grcc.org.uk
On: 23rd April 2013

GRCC has been successfully running the Connect project since April 2011 with funding from the Nominet Trust. The aim of the project is to help anyone over the age of 55 and living in Gloucestershire to use a computer and get ‘online.’ Connect aims to help people, especially those living in the more rural areas of the county at whatever their level of ability and experience, to become more confident in using a computer and the internet.

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OurHousing public debut

By: dave@kindofdigi...
On: 20th March 2013

OurHousing will be showcasing on 18th May at the most excellent 'HousingCamp' unconference, hosted by Thames Valley Housing. If you're a landlord or simply excited by the idea of 'tenant tech' then grab your free ticket now!

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In the field!

By: Oxfordinterneti...
On: 19th March 2013

The Oxford Internet Survey has begun data collection. The survey, which is the most comprehensive survey of British Internet use, began collection of the data for the 2013 wave on 1 February. About 2,600 respondents will be asked some 330 questions concerning the different things they do on the Internet, the devices they use, their attitudes toward the Internet and technology, and many other items. There are items about social isolation, disabiled access, education, employment, local communities, and other issues of interest to the Nominet Trust. more >

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Digital inclusion, young volunteers mentor older people

By: carola@ukyouth.org
On: 16th February 2013

“They are really interacting – and it is what should be happening – all enjoying the time that they are spending together. Residents have been involved in BBQ parties but nothing that was as effective as the Gen2Gen project.” Regional Manager

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