Close the digital divide in your community
Learning and udpating digital skills is essential today for people to access services and stay connected with family and friends.
Since 2000, thousands of digital newcomers have improved their technology skills with help from Oasis Connections.
Connections classes are offered in community settings including senior centers and residences, faith-based organizations, job help centers, YMCAs, libraries and other partners who have chosen the program in order to provide high-quality technology education and digital skills in locations where people live, work and play.
The Connections model provides train-the-trainer and curriculum to equip both staff and volunteers to effectively teach numerous classes that help participants overcome fears and build confidence with technology.
“Teaching people to get comfortable with technology is imperative today. I enjoy seeing people get excited about what they’ve learned through Connections classes.” – Wilma Schmitz, Connections Instructor
Partner with Oasis Connections
Taking the guesswork out of teaching technology
Partners turn to Oasis Connections for high-quality content that appeals to users of varied skill levels.
Easy to implement
We provide curriculum for students and training for instructors
Comprehensive
More than 30 courses cover a wide range of topics for basic to intermediate skills on mobile devices and PCs.
Adaptable
The classes can be used for group or staff training or for individual coaching.
Cost-effective
Content is updated regularly, saving valuable staff time.
Use these FREE resources today.
Android & IOS Accessibility guides
Short English language cybersecurity instructional videos
Short Spanish language cybersecurity instructional videos
Web-based Guide to Online Safety Course
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There’s more to Oasis!
Oasis is a national education organization that promotes healthy aging through lifelong learning, active lifestyles and community service. In addition to technology classes, Oasis offers stimulating programs in the arts, humanities, health and volunteer opportunities to older adults in more than 250 communities through nine educational centers and a national network of more than 700 community partners.
Reducing social isolation and building confidence using technology
More than 70 percent of Connections students take a class to keep in touch with family and friends.
By taking Oasis Connections classes, older adults of all skill levels build confidence using their computers, tablets, smart phones and the internet.
