IT workshops are conducted island wide to adults and senior citizens with the aim of equipping them with basic IT skills.

Objective

  • To impart PC skills, such as Basic computer and Internet usage, E-communications and Basic Microsoft Office skills
  • To cultivate an interest and make IT a way of life

Programme Description

  • Centre based volunteer-driven programme.
  • Volunteers mainly come from IT background, who is either an IT professional or those who have proficiency in IT applications
  • Small group session. Volunteer to participant ratio of 1:5
  • Conducted mostly on weekday evenings/ weekends

Target Group

  • Adults and Senior Citizens who are Singaporeans/ PRs
  • Adults must be 30 years of age to benefit from the programme

Criteria

  • Participant must have no or basic knowledge on the operations of a PC

Qualified Volunteers

  • Training sessions are conducted to equip our volunteers with the necessary skills set before they are deployed
  • Volunteers are mainly IT professionals

Provision of resource materials

  • Students will be provided with a IT workbook to facilitate learning

Evaluation to assess participants’ performance

  • Diagnostic assessment is done before and after the sessions so that the students’ prior and current knowledge on IT skill is identified
  • Formative assessment is an ongoing basis to track the students’ progress towards achievement targets. The student receives the feedback immediately. The IT workbook  is used as a tool for formative assessment

Affordability

  • It’s Free of Charge

Contact

Xavier
Volunteer Relations
DID : 6393 7251
E-mail: xavier@sinda.org.sg