Adult Learners’ Week 2010 and Silver Surfers’ Day begins

The Adult Learners’ Week 2010 campaign begins tomorrow.  It’s aim is to encourage adults, of any age and background, to give learning a go. EGSA has supported this campaign for many years and we are continuing to do so by compiling a guide to local NI events on our website.

An important part of ALW 2010 is Silver Surfers’ Day (SSD) on the 21st May.  It’s a national day that focuses on helping those over 50 get online.  SSD receives national publicity with just yesterday Terry Wogan speaking on the benefits of surfing the net on BBC breakfast news. Digital Unite coordinates the event and has set-up two websites to support it:

• http://www.silversurfersday.net/ – helps to get people involved (plus opportunity to win a £1000 prize for best event)
• http://www.silversurfersday.org.uk/ – contains learning resources and advice

Locally, SSD is supported by Department of Finance and Personnel and Business in the Community – learn more here. It’s primarily driven by volunteers in libraries across Northern Ireland, and consists of fun taster sessions on the internet, e-mail, online banking, shopping and much more.  See EGSA’s SSD page for a list of events.