Online basics

Our aim in this project is to raise awareness of the resource in local authority and third sector providers so that they can use it to best effect with their learners.

We ran a number of regional events and published an information sheet for providers (see below).

The work is being undertaken to ensure that adults who are not users of the internet can have accss to appropriate materials to support them in getting online.

In addition to running local events we provided links to a range of initiatives and resources which are working towards Digital Inclusion. 

Online Basics
Online basics can used at no cost by anyone wanting to start using the Internet. 

Learn my way
This web site has a range of courses which can follow on from Online basics.

UK online centres
UK online Centres offer users access to the internet for the first time.

Race online 2012
This national campaign aims to encourage many more people to go online by the time of the Olympics in 2012.

Smart Cities
The Smart Cities project is creating an innovation network between cities and academic partners to develop and deliver better e-services to citizens and businesses in the North Sea Region.

Making IT Personal – Joining the DOTs
‘Making IT Personal: Joining the DOTs’ brings together people who want to share their skills with those who are looking for help with technology. It is run by the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield with funding from the European Social Fund.

Digital Activist Inclusion Network
DAIN aims to promote digital inclusion by encouraging people to use technology with the help of volunteers.

Get Digital
Get Digital helps older people to gain digital skills and use the internet by working through 196 Sheltered Housing Schemes.

Documents
	Information sheet for providers.

To help more people to make a wider use of digital technology for their learning.

Susan Easton
NIACE
susan.easton@niace.org.uk