Our Educational Programs
Three distinct programs, each designed for a different stage of digital learning. All of them share the same foundation: clarity, patience, and honesty about what education can and cannot do.
Digital Foundations for Beginners
An honest introduction to the digital world — starting from the beginning.
This program is built for adults who are genuinely new to digital technology, or who have limited experience and have found that most available resources assume too much. We begin with the most fundamental concepts — what a device is, how to interact with it, how to connect to the internet — and move forward in small, manageable steps.
The focus throughout is not on speed or mastery. The focus is on comfort. We want you to leave each session feeling a little more settled than when you arrived.
What the Program Covers
- Getting familiar with your device: buttons, screens, and basic navigation
- Connecting to Wi-Fi and understanding internet access
- Setting up and using an email account
- Writing, sending, and receiving messages with attachments
- Basic web browsing: searching, reading pages, and navigating safely
- Recognizing trustworthy versus suspicious websites
- Understanding passwords and keeping your accounts secure
- Using video calling apps to connect with family or friends
Delivery Format
Sessions are delivered remotely via video call, with screen-sharing support where helpful. All materials are provided in plain language. Sessions are recorded and available for review.
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Remote Work Skills Orientation
Understanding how digital work tools function — without promises about what they'll deliver.
Online work platforms have grown considerably in recent years. Freelance marketplaces, remote collaboration tools, scheduling software, shared document systems — these are real, and they are increasingly part of how many organizations operate. This program helps you understand them clearly.
We want to be specific about what this program is: it is a skills orientation, not a job placement program. We will help you understand how these tools work, how to use them competently, and what working in digital environments typically involves. What happens after that depends on your own circumstances, goals, and effort — factors that are entirely beyond the scope of any educational program.
What the Program Covers
- Overview of common online work platforms and how they function
- Setting up and managing a professional online profile
- Understanding digital file management and organization
- Using shared document and spreadsheet tools
- Basic digital communication: professional email, messaging apps
- Online calendar and scheduling tools
- Video conferencing for professional contexts
- Understanding digital privacy in work-related contexts
Delivery Format
Sessions are delivered remotely via structured video sessions. Participants are expected to have basic digital familiarity — this is not an introductory program. Written guides supplement each session.
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Online Safety & Scam Awareness
Practical tools for protecting yourself online — without turning the internet into something to fear.
Online scams targeting older adults have become more sophisticated and more common in recent years. This program was developed specifically in response to that reality. Our goal is not to frighten people away from using the internet — it's to help you understand what warning signs look like, why certain approaches are used, and how to protect yourself practically and calmly.
We draw on real examples and walk through common scenarios in detail. By the end of the program, you should feel more settled when something suspicious appears, rather than panicked or confused.
What the Program Covers
- Understanding why older adults are frequently targeted online
- Common scam types: phishing emails, fake websites, phone scams, and social media fraud
- How to recognize suspicious messages and links
- Strong passwords and two-factor authentication explained clearly
- Safe online shopping and what to look for on legitimate websites
- How to report a scam to Canadian authorities
- Protecting personal information: what to share and what to keep private
- How to talk to family members about online safety concerns
Delivery Format
Sessions are delivered remotely. This program is accessible to learners at any digital skill level, from basic to intermediate. Printed summaries of key warning signs are provided to all participants.
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Still Deciding Which Program Suits You?
We're happy to have a conversation. Tell us where you're starting from and what you're hoping to understand, and we'll give you an honest assessment — including if we don't think any of our programs are the right fit.
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