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University City library takes digital literacy on the road

A group of staff members and volunteers organized by the University City branch of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is taking digital literacy classes on the road, and has already educated and certified 100 seniors in six classes throughout north Charlotte. […]

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At tech workshops on Tyvola Road, seniors create an easier world

Eager-to-learn seniors with technology questions and device mishaps fill the Tyvola Senior Center on Friday mornings. With the help of a couple of senior volunteers, a county park program called “Computer Help with the Guys” is making Charlotte an easier […]

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How Village Network serves the digital needs of seniors

Charlotte Village Network is a non-profit organization that helps senior citizens age in place — and digital tools are a key component for providing access to services.

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Designing online solutions for senior citizens

When it comes to the advantages of digital access in reducing isolation among seniors, there is recognition that technology is changing rapidly. Traditional means of communication are being de-emphasized. But not everyone can afford the latest technology.

Queens students are creating an online toolkit to help seniors master smartphones.
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Queens students create online tools to help seniors master smartphones

Students in the Knight School of Communication at Queens are launching a set of online educational tools designed to help senior citizens learn new skills on their smartphones. Five of the school’s top students in communication, digital media, or journalism […]

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