Filtering by: Digital Literacy

May
3
10:00 AM10:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Phishing Scams and Internet Safety

In this in-person workshop, participants will learn how to recognize phishing scams and helpful prevention tips to protect themselves when navigating the digital world. Discuss the different types of common phishing scams, the telltale signs you may have encountered each type of phishing attempt, and how to handle each attempt moving forward to help protect more folks online.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with Symphony Kanata and private to their community members.

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May
1
10:00 AM10:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Phishing Scams and Internet Safety

  • National Association of Federal Retirees (virtual) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this virtual workshop, participants will learn how to recognize phishing scams and helpful prevention tips to protect themselves when navigating the digital world. The workshop will cover the different types of common phishing scams, the telltale signs you may have encountered in each type of phishing attempt, and how to handle each attempt moving forward to help protect more people online.
This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with National Association of Federal Retirees (NAFR) for their community members, and is hosted on Zoom.

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Apr
30
9:30 AM09:30

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

  • Connected Community at Market Square (in-person) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this in-person 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. 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 Connected Community at Market Square for their community members only.

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Apr
15
1:00 PM13:00

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

In 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 mentors. 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.

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Apr
15
10:00 AM10:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: The Importance of Connection in Relation to Mental Health / In-Person Technology Training and Support

  • Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this in-person 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. Participants are encouraged to bring their devices and learning goals to receive training and support from mentors. 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 Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre.

Location: Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre, 1547 Merivale Rd Unit 240, Nepean, ON K2G 4V3

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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.

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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.

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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 identify 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.

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Mar
26
11:00 AM11:00

Public Workshop: ChatGPT: Navigating the Digital Conversation

  • Connected Canadians (Virtual) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join our NEW virtual and interactive workshop! In this virtual workshop, participants will 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.

Location: Hosted on Zoom.

How to Join: Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.

This Connected Canadians workshop is supported by funding received in part from the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program and is open to everyone aged 50 and over.

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Mar
19
11:00 AM11:00

Public Digital Literacy Workshop: Phishing Scams & Internet Safety

  • Connected Canadians (Virtual) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join our virtual and interactive workshop! In this virtual workshop, participants will learn how to recognize phishing scams and helpful prevention tips to protect yourself when navigating the digital world. Discuss the different types of common phishing scams, the telltale signs you may have encountered each type of phishing attempt, and how to handle each attempt moving forward to help protect more folks online.

Location: Hosted on Zoom.

How to Join: Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.

This Connected Canadians workshop is supported by funding received in part from the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program and is open to everyone aged 50 and over.

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Mar
18
10:00 AM10:00

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

  • Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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. 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 Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre.

Location: Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre, 1547 Merivale Rd Unit 240, Nepean, ON K2G 4V3

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Mar
12
11:00 AM11:00

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

  • Connected Canadians (Virtual) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join our virtual and interactive workshop! In this virtual 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.

Location: Hosted on Zoom.

How to Join: Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.

This Connected Canadians workshop is supported by funding received in part from the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program and is open to everyone aged 50 and over.

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Mar
5
11:00 AM11:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Safe Digital Communications

  • Connected Canadians (Virtual) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join our virtual and interactive workshop! In this virtual workshop, participants will learn how to learn how to connect your device to the Internet at home and in a public place safely and effectively.

📍Location: Hosted on Zoom.

How to Join: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and receive the Zoom link.

This Connected Canadians workshop is supported by funding received in part from the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program and is open to everyone aged 50 and over.

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Feb
26
11:00 AM11:00

Public Workshop: Getting Around Easily Using Technology

  • Connected Canadians (Virtual) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join our new virtual and interactive workshop! Participants will learn 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! 

Location: Hosted on Zoom.

How to Join: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and receive the Zoom link.

This Connected Canadians workshop is supported by funding received in part from the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program and is open to everyone aged 50 and over.

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Feb
21
10:00 AM10:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Recognizing Fake News

  • Toronto Public Library - Hillcrest Branch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this in-person workshop, participants will learn how to be critical of what they read and see online by recognizing the signs that information is not credible, is biased or incorrect to easily identify fake news when they see it.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with Bayview Village Association for their community members.

📍 Location: [In-Person] Toronto Public library Hillcret Branch

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Feb
20
3:00 PM15:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Recognizing Fake News

  • Brighton By The Bay community (virtual) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this birtual workshop, participants will learn how to be critical of what they read and see online by recognizing the signs that information is not credible, is biased or incorrect to easily identify fake news when they see it.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with the Brighton By The Bay community for their members and hosted on Zoom. It is partially supported by funding from the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program

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Feb
12
11:00 AM11:00

Public Workshop: Watching Videos Online

Join our virtual and interactive workshop open to the public! Participants will learn what YouTube is, how to access the website or application and how to find interesting videos and more!

How to Join: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and receive the Zoom link.

This Connected Canadians workshop is supported by funding received in part from the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program and is open to everyone aged 50 and over.

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Feb
4
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Making Technology Work for You! When Things are Hard to See

A part of the Connected Canadians Accessibility Workshop Series, this virtual workshop teaches participants how to adjust settings on mobile devices so they are more accessible to use for those with minor vision loss.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre for their community members.

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Jan
30
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: ChatGPT: Navigating the Digital Conversation

  • Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. (SSAI) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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 Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. (SSAI) for their community members.

Location: Hosted on Zoom.


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Jan
22
11:00 AM11:00

Public Workshop: Making Technology Work for You! When Things are Hard to See

Join our virtual and interactive workshop open to the public! A part of the Connected Canadians Accessibility Workshop Series, this virtual workshop teaches participants how to adjust settings on computers so that they are more accessible to use for those with minor vision loss

Location: Hosted on Zoom.

How to Join: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and receive the Zoom link.

This Connected Canadians workshop is supported by funding received in part from the Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors Program and is open to everyone aged 50 and over.

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Jan
14
11:00 AM11:00

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

  • Performing Arts Lodges Toronto (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this in-person 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 Performing Arts Lodges Toronto (PAL Toronto) for their community members.

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Jan
7
11:00 AM11:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Getting Around Toronto Using Technology

  • Performing Arts Lodges Toronto (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this in-person workshop, participants will learn 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! 

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

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Dec
18
5:00 PM17:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Making Technology Work for You! When Things are Hard to Hear

A part of the Connected Canadians “Accessibility Workshop Series - Making Technology Work For You!”, this in-person workshop will help participants learn how to adjust settings on devices so that they are more accessible to use for those with moderate to severe hearing loss. 

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with PAL Vancouver for their community members. 


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Dec
12
10:00 AM10:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Recognizing Fake News

  • the National Association of Federal Retirees - Ottawa Branch (Virtual) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this virtual workshop, participants will learn how to be critical of what they read and see online by recognizing the signs that information is not credible, is biased or incorrect to easily identify fake news when they see it.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with the National Association of Federal Retirees (Ottawa Branch) for their community member and hosted on Zoom.


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Dec
4
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Making Technology Work for You! When Things are Hard to Hear

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

A part of the Connected Canadians “Accessibility Workshop Series - Making Technology Work For You!”, this in-person workshop will help participants learn how to adjust settings on devices so that they are more accessible to use for those with moderate to severe hearing loss.

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

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Dec
3
11:00 AM11:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Banking and Shopping Online

  • Performing Arts Lodges Toronto (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this in-person workshop, participants will learn how to bank and shop safely online, and will uncover new techniques for protecting themselves in general when performing any digital financial tasks.

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


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Nov
28
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Phishing Scams and Staying Safe Online

  • Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. (SSAI) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this virtual workshop, participants will learn how to recognize email phishing scams and helpful prevention tips to protect themselves - and gain confidence.

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. (SSAI) for their community members.

Location: Hosted on Zoom.


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Nov
27
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Getting Around Vancouver Using Technology

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

In this in-person workshop, participants will learn 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! 

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

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Nov
26
11:00 AM11:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Recognizing Fake News

  • Performing Arts Lodges Toronto (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this in-person workshop, participants will learn how to be critical of what they read and see online by recognizing the signs that information is not credible, is biased or incorrect to easily identify fake news when they see it.

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

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Nov
21
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Literacy Workshop: Digital Documents

  • Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. (SSAI) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

This Connected Canadians workshop is held in partnership with Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. (SSAI) for their community members.

Location: Hosted on Zoom.

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