Connecting Generations

Discovering the digital world together, safely!

True or False…………

When it comes to the internet I am the expert at home…

We can teach young children, parents, carers and the elderly a great deal about using the internet safely…

The internet is a great tool for connecting with one another?

What can we do online?

Opportunities

Can save money!

Share content

Education

Can talk to family and

friends

Access to music

Access to videos

Banking from your home

Shopping made easy

Part of a community

However…8.71 million adults have never used

the internet in the UK

Only 23.8% of those aged 75 + have used the internet

Whereas 98.7% of Young People (16-24) use the internet.

(Source: Race Online 2012 and ONS)

Safer Internet Day 2012

What could you do?Create Posters to teach Primary school pupils how to be safe online.

Show your parents/carers how to use Facebook's privacy settings.

Show a grandparent how they can do their food shop online and get it delivered to the door!