Elders play a fundamental role in the lives of their children and adolescents. They are a reference point for their education and growth and can become a conscientious guide for life on the web, too. Indeed, Italians above the age of 50 greatly enjoy new technology, too: nearly 85% have a smartphone, more than 61% a computer, 33% a printer, 21.2% a tablet and 8.4% a smartwatch (data: Format Research).
Be Internet Awesome, an educational programme addressing on-line safety promoted with Google, Italian Postal Police, Altroconsumo and Anteas, provides free training to help elders acquire the skills necessary to conduct an active digital citizenship. The content of the next five sessions have been programmed with the over-60s at CNA Pensionati and the Associazione nazionale controllo di vicinato (ANCDV).
- March 18, 5-6 pm
Fake News and Fraud – to learn to distinguish true and false and understand how to orient oneself critically with on-line information.
- March 25, 5-6 pm
Personal Data and Privacy – to learn how to safeguard personal data and protect reputation and personal relationships.
- March 29, 5-6 pm
Storytelling – to learn to present oneself and carefully choose words. It is fundamental to express what we really believe with the right words.
- April 5, 5-6 pm
Digital and Sociality – to understand the role of social media in our lives and comprehend how to use them and what dangers they present.
- April 15, 5-6 pm
Apps to Improve Our Lives – to understand how the main smartphone apps work (Whatsapp, Qr Code, IO, Spid, Post Office).
- April 20, 5-6 pm
Storytelling – to learn to present oneself and carefully choose words. It is fundamental to express what we really believe with the right words.
