Nanan Academy is Bringing Computer Literacy to Seniors Across Saskatchewan

At Nanan Academy, we believe learning is for every stage of life. We are now offering computer literacy courses for seniors. Offered in partnership with Palliser Regional Library through Sask Seniors Connect Hub, this initiative is funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

These offerings include full-length courses, as well as workshops, focused on computer basics and online safety. The goal is to help seniors build confidence with technology in a supportive learning environment, while developing practical skills they can use in everyday life.

Our Computer Literacy for Seniors course is called Connected and Confident, and it covers everything a beginner needs to feel at home with technology. Topics include:

• Getting started with computers (hardware, operating systems, and devices)
• Searching the internet effectively and safely
• Writing and sharing documents using Google Docs
• Asking questions with generative AI tools like ChatGPT
• Using email to connect with family and friends
• Video calls and staying connected through social media

Our Online Safety for Seniors course is called Staying Secure in the Digital Age, and it focuses on helping participants protect themselves in an increasingly complex digital world. Topics include:

• Safe browsing habits, secure websites, and strong passwords
• Recognizing and avoiding scams, phishing attempts, and fake links
• Protecting personal privacy and managing social media settings
• Shopping and banking online safely
• Keeping devices secure with updates and antivirus protection
• Identifying misinformation and building lifelong digital safety habits

Community members are navigating a digital world filled with misinformation and increasingly sophisticated scams, and accessible digital education has not always been easy to find. Register here: https://www.redcross.ca/SKSeniors

For more information, please visit www.NananAcademy.com. We remain committed to creating meaningful learning opportunities that empower learners at every stage of life.