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Silver Surfers ride the Computer Bus

Posted in All posts, Events etc., In the news, Learning, Silver Surfers

computer-busIn November, 12 residents from “Johnnie” Johnson retirement scheme Woolsington Court in Bedlington, Northumberland, learnt about computers and the internet onboard Northumberland College’s IT bus, which parked up next to their scheme.

There was a sense of anticipation as residents entered the IT bus and sat down to begin their class. For most this was the first time they had been on a computer. Within half an hour they were surfing the net!

Afterwards, residents were proud of their new found skills. One said ‘This is fantastic! It’s the first time I’ve been on the internet. I finally know what it’s all about.’
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December 21st, 2009 fionasyrett | No Comments »


Silver Surfers’ Day 2010 - we’re hiring

Posted in All posts, Events etc., Silver Surfers, What We're Up To

Silver Surfers' Day LogoThere’s an exciting opportunity to join the DU Team in January working on our annual Silver Surfers’ Day Campaign. We’re looking for someone to join as Events Manager. This will be a part time post on an initial 6 month contract, and is an excellent opportunity for a creative individual with experience of partnership and/or community building work. You’ll be inspiring, cajoling and supporting the many diverse organisations who take part in SSD every year and you will use your flair to identify new ones. Click here for more information.

December 18th, 2009 fionasyrett | No Comments »


Meeting alex

Posted in All posts, Events etc., Help & Resources, New Technologies

alex logoalex is a new simple-to-use personal computer that’s aimed at the “digitally-excluded”. Broadband Computer Co, the inventors of alex, are based in Newcastle.

As the Digital Unite tutor in the region Anne Donnelly was invited along to see a demo of the system and borrow a copy to trial for a week or so.
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December 13th, 2009 annedonnelly | No Comments »


Hants Silver Surfers storm to success!

Posted in All posts, Events etc., In the news, Silver Surfers

Arthur England here, Hants Communications and e-Learning Manager

On Thursday evening (26/11) we scooped the award for ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ at the Real IT Awards ceremony in London.

This was a great evening for the IT team at Hampshire County Council, recognising our commitment to a wide range of initiatives to help people learn how to use IT at work and in the community, in particular our work with silver surfers. Read the rest of this entry »

December 9th, 2009 arthurengland | No Comments »


Shopping Safely Online

Posted in Events etc., In the news, Learning, Tech Tips and Top Websites

Fiona Syrett

Fiona Syrett

Are you shopping online for your Christmas presents this year? Millions of us are -  it’s convenient, there’s more choice and you can often save money.    It’s also safe and secure so long as you take a few simple steps first.

Ofcom has today published a video setting out the steps we can take and things we should look out for when shopping online this Christmas.  The video can be found here.

The video forms part of Ofcom’s support for Get Safe Online week (16-20 November), an annual event to raise awareness of internet safety issues. You can read more about that here

November 19th, 2009 fionasyrett | No Comments »