Visual Education & Communication
Supporting digital literacy needs among the elderly in Durrus.
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This project was a collaboration between Durrus and District Community Council and Muintir Bhaire Mens Group.
This project improved digital literacy skills thanks to a large screen that displays instructions on how to use different devices. Older generations living in isolation often struggle to access basic I.T knowledge in Durrus. Tutors and learners are addressing these needs by putting the screen to great use almost every day.
Facilitators purchased the screen in the summer of 2024. Over 50 older adults use the screen on a regular basis in the Durrus Community Centre.
The screen has proven very helpful to local ETB staff. It helps with the delivery of digital literacy courses, among many other subjects.
Regular film nights promote greater social interaction.
The screen helped improve I.T. awareness and social interaction in an isolated community.
It enables community members to keep up to date with technology.
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For more information about the project, please contact Veronica Bowen, CETB Regional Literacy Coordinator at veronica.bowen@corketb.ie
The Adult Literacy for Life Collaboration and Innovation Fund
The Collaboration and Innovation Fund supports projects for adults with unmet literacy, numeracy and digital literacy needs and projects that support organisations to be literacy friendly. The closing date for 2024 applications has now passed but keep an eye out for information on our 2025 fund which will be launched in December.
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