We are pleased to invite you to participate in our Digital Champions training session, a program tailored to promote digital inclusion and digital literacy for newcomers in Canada!
Join us to learn how to support individuals who are new to Canada through a fun and interactive 2 hour zoom training session. Please note that the event times are in PST.
The Digital Champions program is an evidence-based, Train-the-Trainer approach developed for settlement service providers frontline staff to provide tailored and holistic training to clients. During the training session, we will cover topics such as:
- Why digital inclusion matters for Canadians: exploring the impact of digital inequality in Canada
- Being a ‘digital champion’ – building staff/volunteer confidence and knowledge around the best resources for people new to Canada and what skills they need.
- Barriers to access and learning - and some solutions
- Staying safe online: exploring key resources and tools that will be useful, with a particular focus on keeping newcomers safe and exploring where newcomers can connect safely with peers, both online and within their new communities.
- Exploring resources to inspire and to help others access reliable Information (and spot misinformation), manage money and finance, manage health and access education.
- Getting started with new devices: set up, bookmarks; accounts.
- First steps in privacy and security: passwords; safe sites; parental controls.
During the ‘hands-on’ sessions, we will encourage participants to actively explore resources and to share common challenges and issues they are experiencing in their current supporting role. We will also be sharing tools such as a digital skills checklist that you can use with your clients.
Become a Digital Champion by joining us in training over ONE 2 hour-long training session held over Zoom, on one of four dates. Although participation is free, space is limited to ensure that we can optimize your experience. RSVP Today!
- Tuesday October 25th at 10:00AM PST-12:00PM PST
- Thursday October 27th at 8:00AM PST-10:00AM PST
- Tuesday November 8th at 8:00AM PST-10:00AM PST
- Tuesday November 15th at 8:00AM PST-10:00AM PST
- Thursday November 17th at 10:00AM PST-12:00PM PST
The program is being offered in partnership with the Mhor Collective and is generously funded by the World Education Services' Mariam Assefa Fund.
For more information, please contact sarah.kooi@acs-aec.ca