Filtering by: Technology Education
Mar
31
1:00 PM13:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Getting Help With Technology / In-Person Technology Support

This in-person workshop will help participants learn how to troubleshoot their personal device, locate and know their device information, search for the right information, and get help online when they are stuck. This workshop begins with a presentation, followed by one-on-one customized support. Participants are encouraged to bring their devices and learning goals to receive technology training and support from a mentor. Connected Canadians mentors will provide personalized assistance to help them apply what they’ve learned and build confidence in using their devices

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with NORC Innovation Centre at University Health Network (UHN) for their community members.

View Event →
Share
Apr
1
1:00 PM13:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: ChatGPT: Navigating the Digital Conversation / In-Person Technology Support

Learn what ChatGPT is, how you can use it, and how to ask it questions all while keeping your information private and understanding how reliable ChatGPT's answers are. Plus, see AI tools for translating text, playing games, and getting recipe ideas. This workshop begins with a presentation, followed by one-on-one customized support. Participants are encouraged to bring their devices and learning goals to receive technology training and support from a mentor. Connected Canadians mentors will provide personalized assistance to help them apply what they’ve learned and build confidence in using their devices

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with NORC Innovation Centre at University Health Network (UHN) for their community members.

View Event →
Share
Apr
4
1:00 PM13:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: ChatGPT: Navigating the Digital Conversation / In-Person Technology Support

Learn what ChatGPT is, how you can use it, and how to ask it questions all while keeping your information private and understanding how reliable ChatGPT's answers are. Plus, see AI tools for translating text, playing games, and getting recipe ideas. This workshop begins with a presentation, followed by one-on-one customized support. Participants are encouraged to bring their devices and learning goals to receive technology training and support from a mentor. Connected Canadians mentors will provide personalized assistance to help them apply what they’ve learned and build confidence in using their devices

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with NORC Innovation Centre at University Health Network (UHN) for their community members.

View Event →
Share
Apr
15
1:00 PM13:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Banking and Shopping Online / In-Person Technology Support

n this in-person workshop, participants will learn how to bank and shop safely online, uncover new techniques for protecting themselves when performing any digital financial tasks, and gain specific insights on how to place an online grocery order securely. This workshop begins with a presentation, followed by one-on-one customized support. Participants are encouraged to bring their devices and learning goals to receive technology training and support from a mentor. Connected Canadians mentors will provide personalized assistance to help them apply what they’ve learned and build confidence in using their devices.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with NORC Innovation Centre at University Health Network (UHN) for their community members.

View Event →
Share

Nov
6
to Nov 12

Digital Literacy Workshop: Getting Help With Technology

  • Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This in-person workshop will help participants learn how to troubleshoot their personal device, locate and know their device information, search for the right information, and get help online when they are stuck.

Location: Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, 1365 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2B 6R7
This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre and open to Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre members only

View Event →
Share
Oct
2
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Getting Help With Technology

  • Performing Arts Lodge Vancouver (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This in-person workshop will help participants learn how to troubleshoot their personal device, locate and know their device information, search for the right information, and get help online when they are stuck.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with Performing Arts Lodge Vancouver (PAL Vancouver) for their community members. 


View Event →
Share
Sep
24
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Getting Help With Technology

This virtual workshop will help participants learn how to troubleshoot their personal device, locate and know their device information, search for the right information, and get help online when they are stuck.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with NORC Innovation Centre at University Health Network (UHN) for their community members. 



View Event →
Share
Mar
23
10:00 AM10:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Getting Help With Technology /In-Person Technology Support

  • Bruyère Village (Hiawatha Hall) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this in-person workshop will help participants learn how to troubleshoot their personal device, locate and know their device information, search for the right information, and get help online when they are stuck.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with Bruyère Village for their community members. Participants receive one-on-one support with their devices by Connected Canadians Technology Mentors following the workshop.

Location: Bruyère Village (Hiawatha Hall), 889 Hiawatha Park Rd, Orléans, ON K1C 0A9, Canada

View Event →
Share
Feb
17
1:00 PM13:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Getting Help With Technology /In-Person Technology Support

  • Chartwell Belcourt résidence pour retraités (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This in-person workshop will help participants learn how to troubleshoot their personal device, locate and know their device information, search for the right information, and get help online when they are stuck. Participants receive one-on-one support with their devices by Connected Canadians Technology Mentors following the workshop.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with Chartwell Belcourt résidence pour retraités, for their community members.

Location: Chartwell Belcourt résidence pour retraités, 1344 Belcourt Blvd, Orléans, ON K1C 1L9

View Event →
Share
Oct
19
1:45 PM13:45

Digital Literacy Workshop: Getting Help With Technology

This virtual workshop will help participants learn how to troubleshoot their personal device, locate and know their device information, search for the right information, and get help online when they are stuck.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with The Pendrellis for their community members. 

View Event →
Share
Oct
5
10:00 AM10:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Getting Help With Technology

This virtual workshop will help participants learn how to troubleshoot their personal device, locate and know their device information, search for the right information, and get help online when they are stuck.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with Ottawa Foyers Partage. It is open to the public and hosted on Zoom.

Click here to sign up for this workshop.

View Event →
Share
Feb
22
11:00 AM11:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Digital Documents

  • Connected Canadians - Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this workshop, participants will learn when to use digital documents, how to store and preserve information and the popular tools to share files on their devices and online.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with Rainbow Resource Centre in Winnipeg as part of their Tech Tuesdays series.

View Event →
Share
Feb
15
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Introduction to Zoom

In this workshop, participants will learn how to easily connect to Zoom - includes helpful tips and security information while using the telecommunication tool. Great for those who are new to Zoom!

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with The Grace Court Senior Citizens Apartments community.


View Event →
Share
Nov
1
11:00 AM11:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: The Importance of Connection in Relation to Mental Health

In this workshop, participants will learn how personal connections are vital to mental health. Connecting online can help supplement in-person connection by letting people discover communities, share with friends and family, connect digitally when they can’t meet in person, and even access mental health services.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre.


View Event →
Share
Aug
9
10:00 AM10:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Introduction to Zoom

Connected Canadians Workshop hosted for the Elizabeth Fry Society & Bronson Centre Communities.

Led by a Connected Canadians instructor, this private virtual workshop teaches participants how to easily connect to Zoom and includes helpful tips and security information while using the telecommunication tool. Great for those who are new to Zoom!

View Event →
Share
Jun
17
1:00 PM13:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Introduction to Zoom

Connected Canadians Workshop hosted for the Barrhaven & Carleton Place V!VA Retirement Communities supported by V!VA Retirement Communities.

Led by our Connected Canadians instructor, this private virtual workshop teaches participants how to easily connect to Zoom and includes helpful tips and security information while using the telecommunication tool. Great for those who are new to Zoom!

View Event →
Share
Apr
8
1:30 PM13:30

Digital Literacy Workshop with Aging in Place: Security & Phishing Scams

Private online workshop hosted by Aging in Place and Ottawa Community Housing.


Led by our Connected Canadians instructor, this private virtual workshop teaches participants how to recognize email phishing scams and provides helpful prevention tips to better protect yourself using good password practice and guarding your information in social media.

View Event →
Share
Mar
30
7:00 PM19:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Introduction to Zoom

Connected Canadians Workshop hosted for and supported by our good friends at MAX Ottawa

Led by our Connected Canadians instructor, this private virtual workshop teaches participants how to easily connect to Zoom and includes helpful tips and security information while using the telecommunication tool. Great for those who are new to Zoom!

View Event →
Share
Feb
1
4:00 PM16:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Getting Around Ottawa Easily Using Technology - Tech Café Fundamentals 2021

Hosted on behalf of our friends at the Ottawa Public Library, as a part of their Tech Café Fundamentals 2021 Series, Connected Canadians will lead weekly Monday evening interactive computer literacy workshops on a variety of topics. Series runs winter thru spring of 2021.

This workshop, led by two Connected Canadians instructors in English, will teach participants how technology can help them get around their city easily whether they are driving themselves, taking a bus or using a ride service.

View Event →
Share
Nov
18
5:00 PM17:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Google Maps and Google Places

Connected Canadians Workshop hosted for the Centretown Community Health Centre, supported by the City of Ottawa, United Way Eastern Ontario (UWEO) and the Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF).

This private virtual workshop is led in French by our Connected Canadians instructors and teaches participants how to find useful information on the places they want to go, including directions, reviews and how to ask questions using Google Maps, Google Places and more!



View Event →
Share
Sep
28
4:30 PM16:30

Digital Literacy Workshop: Getting Help with Technology

Connected Canadians Workshop hosted for the Centretown Community Health Centre, supported by the City of Ottawa, United Way Eastern Ontario (UWEO) and the Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF).

Led by our Connected Canadians instructor, this private virtual workshop teaches participants how to troubleshoot their own device by locating their device's information, reset their device, install and upgrade software as well as search for the right information on a specific device issue using Google, Siri and other popular tools.

View Event →
Share
Sep
21
to Oct 2

Service Industry Technology Mentors Program: Cohort 3 Training

Connected Canadians, supported by the City of Ottawa, United Way Eastern Ontario (UWEO) and the Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF), will train out of work hospitality industry workers on how to become Connected Canadian Technology Mentors.

Our final group of Technology Mentors in-training will learn how to best serve our clients remotely by learning the tools and techniques required to teach and support older adults with technology in a virtual setting.

View Event →
Share
Sep
8
4:30 PM16:30

Digital Literacy Workshop: Accessing Government Services Online

Connected Canadians Workshop hosted for MAX Ottawa, supported by the City of Ottawa, United Way Eastern Ontario (UWEO) and the Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF).

Led by our Connected Canadians instructor, this private virtual workshop teaches participants how to access Government of Canada websites online safely and securely.

View Event →
Share
Sep
2
2:00 PM14:00

2SLGBTQ+ Seniors' Game Night

Connected Canadians Game Night hosted for Ottawa Senior Pride Network (OSPN), supported by the City of Ottawa, United Way Eastern Ontario (UWEO) and the Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF).

An energetic virtual “Game Night” where participants engage in 2 online gaming sessions, “Bingo” and “Skribble”, led by a Connected Canadians mentor.

View Event →
Share
Jul
3
to Jul 23

Service Industry Technology Mentors Program: Cohort 2 Training

Connected Canadians, supported by the City of Ottawa, New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) and the Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF), will train out of work hospitality industry workers on how to become Connected Canadian Technology Mentors.

Our second group of Technology Mentors in-training will learn how to best serve our clients remotely by learning the tools and techniques required to teach and support older adults with technology in a virtual setting.

View Event →
Share
Jun
9
7:00 PM19:00

Staying Connected TedX Ottawa: Emily Jones Joanisse Speaker

Connected Canadians Co-founder and CEO, Emily Jones Joanisse, will be speaking as a part of the virtual “Staying Connected TedX Ottawa 2020 Event”.

Emily will be discussing Connected Canadians and its focus on increasing digital literacy skills amongst seniors and older adults, her broad history in the field of technology, her passions and how they led her to build, along with co-founder Tas Damen, a free service to help teach and connect our countries most vulnerable demographic.

Hear from Emily and more by registering for free: https://tedxottawa.ca/

View Event →
Share