Senior project from Meißen wins 6,000 euros for digital training!

Senior project from Meißen wins 6,000 euros for digital training!

There is great joy in the “Modern Media” working group of the senior citizens' representation in Meißen, which was recently honored in Berlin for its remarkable commitment. The prize of 6,000 euros was awarded as part of the “machen!2025” competition, which honors initiatives that support rural regions in eastern Germany. The seniors and students of the Franciscaneum who are working together on this project are particularly proud. The event caused joy and enthusiasm because the award is a sign of recognition for the valuable work being done in this area. Sächsische.de reports on the background to the award and the driving idea behind participating in the competition.

The working group, which offers regular media consultation hours in high schools, aims to teach older people how to use digital devices. At these meetings, participants have the opportunity to discuss various problems with their technical equipment, such as hidden functions in WhatsApp, setting up email accounts or restoring missing photos. But it's not just seniors who benefit from this offer; younger people are also warmly invited. During the media consultation hours, mutual learning is very important, which promotes atmosphere and exchange.

Ideas for using the prize money

The prize winners have already developed concrete ideas about how the prize money should be used. Among other things, new tablets are to be purchased, which will be used as training devices in the next media consultation hours. The group also plans to invite speakers on specific topics. An exciting topic could be, for example, the electronic patient file, which is becoming increasingly important. Last but not least, a thank you is also prepared for the supporting young people who actively support the project and contribute to its successful implementation.

Those interested can look forward to the next media consultation on October 23rd in the Franziskaneum. This starts at 3:30 p.m. and offers an excellent opportunity to learn more about using digital media.

The Digital Pact Age

The success of the project is not only felt locally. As part of the nationwide DigitalPakt Age, 250 experience locations receive support every year to teach older people digital skills. The latest round of funding, which starts in April 2024, will focus on many initiatives from rural areas to help older people lead a self-determined life. An extensive network of learning locations is being built here, which could also be enriched in Meißen in the future. Digitalpakt-Alter.de highlights the importance of this digital education, which focuses in particular on everyday practical skills without prior knowledge.

Overall, the commitment in this area shows how important it is to introduce older people to the digital world. The senior citizens' representation project in Meißen is a shining example of such initiatives and provides an incentive for other similar projects in the region.