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Resources on CORE include checklists, toolkits, reports, studies, videos, and other materials on topics relevant to those working or volunteering in support of healthy aging and older adults independent living.

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[Video] Older Adults and Digital Literacy | Overcoming Digital Divides

The Dais, Toronto Metropolitan University

Policy Pannel discussion from Digital Divide Workshop Series by The Dais at TMU

[Website] Government of Canada Connecting Families Initiative

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Program overview and eligibility requirements to access affordable internet for eligible Canadians

[Organization] Reboot Canada

Reboot Canada

Affordable computers for Canadian residents receiving social assistance.

[Website] Telus Hotspot Finder

Telus

National map of Free Telus Wi-Fi hotspots

[Resources & Webinar Series] A Step-By-Step Guide to Hybrid Programming

American Library Association

Videos and PowerPoints about best practices in hybrid programming.

[Article] 5 tips for organizing a successful hybrid event or hybrid training

Howspace

Read Article Here: https://howspace.com/blog/five-tips-for-organizing-a-successful-hybrid-event/#templateThis Article offers tips for preparing successfully for hybrid events including: How to prepareHow to manage group workHow to facilitateHow to enable informal encounters online

[Research Report] Teaching Technology to Older Adults: Modalities Used by Student Mentors and Reasons for Continued Program Participation

Rhode Island University

This study examined teaching modalities used by college students participating in an intergenerational, service-learning program that helps older adults learn technology and described reasons for older adults’ continued participation in this program. Qualitative data analysis was completed using s

[Resources] Online Banking Tutorials and User Guides

Various

Most major banks have online guides and tutorials about how to use their online banking services. These can be helpful resources to share with older adults in your community. BMO: https://bmodemos.com/en/homeCIBC: https://www.cibc.com/en/personal-banking/ways-to-bank/how-to.htmlHSBC: https://www.hsb

[Resources] Beginner Level Lesson Plans & Videos (Computers and Mobile Devices)

ABC Life Literacy Canada

Access all Resources Here: https://abcconnectforlearning.ca/resources/getting-started/ The ABC Connect for Learning resources are for use at home and in workshops and activities that are also free for participants. Resources are not to be used for commercial purposes. These include lesson plans, v

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