Using digital technologies at work and at home
Press release 31 January 2017 Today Spark and the 20/20 Trust have announced that subsidised broadband is now available in Kawerau through local trust Te Aka Toitū and the Kawerau District Library. Spark Jump is an initiative for social change so that more children around New Zealand can use the internet at home to learn ... Read more
The last year has shown a strong increase in demand for Stepping UP’s short digital literacy modules, and a high level of satisfaction with them. Our MoU with Public Libraries NZ has seen a very positive response from libraries through New Zealand; some libraries are now developing and sharing their own modules. ... Read more
Marlborough District Libraries, in conjunction with REAP Marlborough, recognised the hard work and determination of some of their Stepping UP learners in early September, 2016. The event marked Adult Learners Week (a UNESCO initiative and supported by the Tertiary Education Commission and Adult Community Education), with a certificate ceremony attended by Blenheim Mayor, Alistair Sowman, who presented the awards ... Read more
The number of libraries that are offering the Stepping UP programme throughout New Zealand is increasing each month, and in turn the number of people who are learning new digital skills is also on the rise. Perhaps you’re someone who is wary of computers but know you need some basic skills to get by? Maybe you haven’t ... Read more
In 2014 Kapiti Coast District Libraries (KCDL) established a Digital Services Team. One of their goals was to establish a Learning Centre at Paraparaumu Library to help increase digital literacy in their community. Achieving this goal by 2015, KCDL then approached the Stepping UP programme following positive discussions with existing Stepping UP partner Hutt City Libraries. KCDL Digital ... Read more
The dedicated team at Waipawa Library hit the local spotlight in December 2015 via the Central Hawkes Bay Mail. Library Manager, Sue Fargher, and her team Louise Horrocks and Ana Deckard continue to show their initiative around Stepping UP, not only by media promotion but by offering extra modules that pertain the needs of their ... Read more
Stepping UP has seen many more libraries and community training centres (CTCs) come on board in 2015. Venues in Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Rotorua, Waipawa, Masterton, Foxton, Palmerston North, Buller and elsewhere embraced the purpose of Stepping UP – to provide our communities with freedom of choice in what, where and when they learn computer skills. ... Read more
A new library to host the Stepping UP programme, Rotorua District Library has found the process easy and fit-for-purpose. Learning Facilitator, Anne Riddle, has been thrilled with the feedback to date. “Our customers are loving these classes and regularly compare them with classes that they have taken elsewhere. They make comments like “these classes are so ... Read more
The Kaipara District community will soon have the opportunity to attend the free Stepping UP computer skills training programme. Consultation between the Kaipara District Library, Te Roroa Learning Assistance and 2020 Trust should see this programme become available by July 2015. Sessions are held over a 10 week period, with a range of subjects from ... Read more
Stepping UP classes start again in February 2015 in the Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough regions. A wide range of Stepping UP classes are being offered at five public libraries, including Picton, Blenheim, Nelson, Stoke and Richmond. You can find out about these classes here or by contacting your local library. ... Read more
