Filtering by: Technology Mentor

Oct
28
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Mentor Training: Evaluator Training

In the Connected Canadians Evaluator training with Families Canada, we will equip trainees as an Evaluation Specialists, providing them with the tools, resources, and insights needed to effectively support older adults and assess the readiness of future mentors in their community.

The session will cover:

The Connected Canadians Evaluator Resources, including CC Evaluation Manual, CC Evaluation Rubric, CC Evaluation Report Examples and Template, and more.

The Connected Canadians Evaluation Process

Tips for Ensuring an Effective Evaluation Session

Follow-Up & Feedback

Open to Families Canada community members and staff only.

View Event →
Oct
24
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Mentor Training Part 2: Security Overview

In part 2 of Connected Canadians’ Digital Mentor Training Program with Families Canada, we will cover:

  • Online security best practices

  • Training on how not to guide clients into danger inadvertently

  • Password protection and creation

  • Social media

  • How to recognize phishing scams

  • Malware

  • AI and the future of Scams

  • ... and more!

Open to Families Canada community members and staff only.

View Event →
Oct
23
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Mentor Training Part 1: Intro for Tech Mentors

In Part 1 of Connected Canadians’ Digital Mentor Training Program with Families Canada, we will cover:

  • Welcome to Connected Canadians introduction

  • Best practices on client intake and identifying clients’ learning styles

  • How to approach mentorship with older adults on technology

  • Steps of service during a typical mentorship session

  • Steps for integrating effective exercises for older adults to foster independence

  • Privacy policy

  • Common tools, tips & tricks for mentorship

  • Common questions and problems encountered

  • Virtual support

  • ...and more!

Open to Families Canada community members and staff only.

View Event →
Sep
24
3:00 PM15:00

Evaluator Training

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

In the Connected Canadians Evaluator training with Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc.,  we will equip trainees as an Evaluation Specialists, providing them with the tools, resources, and insights needed to effectively support older adults and assess the readiness of future mentors in their community.

The session will cover:

  • The Connected Canadians Evaluator Resources, including CC Evaluation Manual, CC Evaluation Rubric, CC Evaluation Report Examples and Template, and more.

  • The Connected Canadians Evaluation Process

  • Tips for Ensuring an Effective Evaluation Session

  • Follow-Up & Feedback

View Event →
Sep
19
3:00 PM15:00

Digital Mentor Training Part 2: Security Overview

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

In part 2 of Connected Canadians’ Digital Mentor Training Program with Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc., we will cover:

  • Online security best practices

  • Training on how not to guide clients into danger inadvertently

  • Password protection and creation

  • Social media

  • How to recognize phishing scams

  • Malware

  • AI and the future of Scams

  • ... and more!

View Event →
Sep
18
3:00 PM15:00

Digital Mentor Training Part 1: Intro for Tech Mentors

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

In Part 1 of Connected Canadians’ Digital Mentor Training Program with Saskatchewan Seniors Association Inc. (SSAI) , we will cover:

  • Welcome to Connected Canadians introduction

  • Best practices on client intake and identifying clients’ learning styles

  • How to approach mentorship with older adults on technology

  • Steps of service during a typical mentorship session

  • Steps for integrating effective exercises for older adults to foster independence

  • Privacy policy

  • Common tools, tips & tricks for mentorship

  • Common questions and problems encountered

  • Virtual support

  • ...and more!

View Event →
Sep
16
2:00 PM14:00

Evaluator Training

In the Connected Canadians Evaluator training with Families Canada.,  we will equip trainees as an Evaluation Specialists, providing them with the tools, resources, and insights needed to effectively support older adults and assess the readiness of future mentors in their community.

The session will cover:

  • The Connected Canadians Evaluator Resources, including CC Evaluation Manual, CC Evaluation Rubric, CC Evaluation Report Examples and Template, and more.

  • The Connected Canadians Evaluation Process

  • Tips for Ensuring an Effective Evaluation Session

  • Follow-Up & Feedback

View Event →
Jul
25
10:30 AM10:30

Evaluator Training

  • St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre (Virtual) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In the Connected Canadians Evaluator training with St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre,  we will equip trainees as an Evaluation Specialists, providing them with the tools, resources, and insights needed to effectively support older adults and assess the readiness of future mentors in their community.

The session will cover:

  • The Connected Canadians Evaluator Resources, including CC Evaluation Manual, CC Evaluation Rubric, CC Evaluation Report Examples and Template, and more.

  • The Connected Canadians Evaluation Process

  • Tips for Ensuring an Effective Evaluation Session

  • Follow-Up & Feedback

View Event →
Jul
23
10:30 AM10:30

Digital Mentor Training Part 2: Security Overview

  • St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre (Virtual) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In part 2 of Connected Canadians’ Digital Mentor Training Program with St. James Assiniboia 55+ Senior Centre, we will cover:

  • Online security best practices

  • Training on how not to guide clients into danger inadvertently

  • Password protection and creation

  • Social media

  • How to recognize phishing scams

  • Malware

  • AI and the future of Scams

  • ... and more!

View Event →
Jul
22
10:30 AM10:30

Digital Mentor Training Part 1: Intro for Tech Mentors

  • St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre (Virtual) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In Part 1 of Connected Canadians’ Digital Mentor Training Program with St. James 55+ Assinniboia Centre, we will cover:

  • Welcome to Connected Canadians introduction

  • Best practices on client intake and identifying clients’ learning styles

  • How to approach mentorship with older adults on technology

  • Steps of service during a typical mentorship session

  • Steps for integrating effective exercises for older adults to foster independence

  • Privacy policy

  • Common tools, tips & tricks for mentorship

  • Common questions and problems encountered

  • Virtual support

  • ...and more!

View Event →
Jul
15
2:00 PM14:00

Evaluator Training

In the Connected Canadians Evaluator training with Baycrest Hospital,  we will equip trainees as an Evaluation Specialists, providing them with the tools, resources, and insights needed to effectively support older adults and assess the readiness of future mentors in their community.

The session will cover:

  • The Connected Canadians Evaluator Resources, including CC Evaluation Manual, CC Evaluation Rubric, CC Evaluation Report Examples and Template, and more.

  • The Connected Canadians Evaluation Process

  • Tips for Ensuring an Effective Evaluation Session

  • Follow-Up & Feedback

View Event →
May
30
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Mentor Training Part 2: Security Overview

In part 2 of Connected Canadians’ Digital Mentor Training Program with Baycrest Hospital, we will cover:

  • Online security best practices

  • Training on how not to guide clients into danger inadvertently

  • Password protection and creation

  • Social media

  • How to recognize phishing scams

  • Malware

  • AI and the future of Scams

  • ... and more!

View Event →
May
29
2:00 PM14:00

Digital Mentor Training Part 1: Intro for Tech Mentors

In Part 1 of Connected Canadians’ Digital Mentor Training Program with Baycrest Hospital
, we will cover:

  • Welcome to Connected Canadians introduction

  • Best practices on client intake and identifying clients’ learning styles

  • How to approach mentorship with older adults on technology

  • Steps of service during a typical mentorship session

  • Steps for integrating effective exercises for older adults to foster independence

  • Privacy policy

  • Common tools, tips & tricks for mentorship

  • Common questions and problems encountered

  • Virtual support

  • ...and more!

View Event →
Dec
7
1:00 PM13:00

Connected Canadians Volunteer Training: Olde Forge Community Resource Centre

For organizations wishing to build internal capacity as remote technology mentors, Connected Canadians offers remote mentor certification to help meet this need.

Session 1: Welcome to Connected Canadians; Mentor Session Steps of Service; Best practices on how to connect and support clients...and much more!

Open to Olde Forge Community Resource Centre volunteers and staff only.

View Event →
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 →
Aug
27
12:00 PM12:00

Social Media and Its Organizational Impact: Emily Jones Joanisse Speaker

Connected Canadians’ CEO, Emily Jones Joanisse, will speak virtually to members of the Sprott Student Consulting Group at Carleton University about her years of experience in information technology and organizational management.

This event will focus on the impact of social media on organizations and allow guests to participate an open discussion as Emily shares her knowledge on how to harness this power and the benefits this has on their future careers.

View Event →
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 →
May
11
to May 22

Service Industry Technology Mentors Program: Cohort 1 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.

Mentors 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 →