Photo: A screenshot from one of CTN Instructor Paolo Banzon's virtual classes With the pandemic shifting the focus of most employment to the virtual space, it has become imperative for... read more →
For a moment, imagine being a senior who has limited to no prior experience using technology. Maybe you’ve used a desktop computer at a community center, or maybe you know... read more →
“Learning anything takes a lot of courage,” reflects volunteer digital coach Serena Pang. “I think the seniors are really brave that they're willing to learn how to use the tablets.”... read more →
From CTN's inception, our mission has been to unite organizations and volunteers to transform lives through digital literacy. This mission has taken different forms over the years, but 2020 challenged us... read more →
Several weeks ago, I had the pleasure of writing a blog post about an isolated older adult participant in our Home Connect program. After her story was published, she sent... read more →
Photo: For COVID survivor Elpidia, drawing on her tablet helps her manage her depression and cope with her isolation. While every Home Connect older adult learner's story is unique, we try to... read more →
Photo: Home Connect learner Socorro Galvez practices on her guitar, thanks to her new tablet, YouTube, and Zoom. Many of us are fortunate enough to have learned to play a... read more →
Before she participated in CTN's Home Connect program, Linda Z's computer skills were limited to programs she learned and used for her job as an office clerk. Born in China,... read more →
Photo: Saundra Haggerty, back row with the green shirt, is the case manager of GLIDE's Men in Progress program. Because of our long history of helping low-income and older adults... read more →
Last week I delivered a donated laptop to an older adult in San Francisco to better help him along in his search for gainful employment. Over the years we have... read more →