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Changing the nature of the conversation, one Tweet at a time

By: nathan.coyle@ac...
On: 11th June 2013

I believe social media and Twitter have transformed communication in the same way television has transformed entertainment. The efficiency and speed at which we can exchange ideas and share content compared to ten years ago is extraordinary.

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Learning together as we go

By: teresa.gittins@...
On: 6th June 2013

Please watch our project intro video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGWY7q4UGRk

Gaining insights as we go - some early things that stand out are:

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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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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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Making a Difference

By: sbradley@ageukn...
On: 12th February 2013

Our Digital Inclusion Through Schools (DITS) intergenerational project is based in a predominantly rural area where access to services is difficult, particularly for older people. Access to the internet can really enhance the lives of people in later life and we aim through our project to increase the number of older 'Silver Surfers' . We are working with local schools and the library service who allow us to use their facilities free of charge. The pupils at the schools become the 'Tutors' and they work on a one to one basis with the older people who are the 'Pupils. more >

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