A presentation given to Shepway Pensioners Forum on Digital Inclusion and our mentoring programme. Email me if you want to download a copy. Thanks

1. Digital Mentor Campaign Caroline Chambers May 2009

2. Communication has changed dramatically

3. Baby Boomer born 1946-1961

4. Generation X – Born 1961-1981

5. Generation Y – Born 1982-2000

6. And say hello to Generation C – Born 2000 onwards Cash not credit Creators Control Connected Channelled Creative Community “ Consumer 2.0” Communicators Charted

8. “ Social media is people having conversations online.”

9. • Blogs • Micro Blogs • Online Chat • RSS • Widgets • Social Networks • Social Bookmarks • Message Boards • Podcasts • Video Sharing Sites • Photo Sharing Sites • Virtual Worlds • Wikis (…to name just a few!) The conversations are powered by…

10. So what does that mean – and why should I care?

11. Understanding What the Web Can Do Volunteering & Events Buy & Sell NHS Choices Photos & Book Self Publishing Skype free calls Email friends Facebook, myspace, On line diaries Travel, Flights, Council Services Pay Bills & Banking

14. What are the Barriers Skills Motivation Access

17. Channel Chamber of Commerce with support from Awards for All and the East Kent and Coastal Primary Health Care Trust are offering a mentoring scheme to get more people in Folkestone on line. If you would like more information about help that is available please register for the Digital Mentors Programme with Channel Chamber on 01303 270022 “ I used to be terrified of computers, but after being shown how to get on line, I can now pay bills and keep in touch with my family – if I can do it anyone can” See the software we use at www.myguide.gov.uk

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