Introduction

Elaine Coates

Elaine Coates

• Head of ICT • E-learning Consultant• M-learning Consultant• ICT tutor

Promotion

• Local Newspapers• Facebook• Posters• Leaflets• Work with other agencies promoting 50+ services• Word of Mouth• Web Site (under construction)• Local Blog pages• Local groups

Local Newspapers

• Submit positive stories with photographs• Supply Computer Tips

Facebook

• Encourage learners to join Facebook• Encourage learners to post their experience• Create Facebook Page

Posters

• Display on local news boards• Local Libraries• Local Shops• Local Doctor surgeries• Bus shelters

Leaflets

• Doctor Surgeries• Community centres• Local groups• Libraries

Work with other agencies promoting 50+ services

• Member of Wolverhampton Councils Older Peoples Strategy Group

• Member of Wolverhampton Voluntary Sector Organisation (WVSO)

• Member of “Young at Heart”• Member Over 50’s Forum• U3A (University 3rd Age)• WEA (Workers Educational Association)

Other Promotions• Word of Mouth

– Encourage learners to bring a friend along

• Web Site (Under Construction)– On-line magazine for 50+– Articles and stories written by

learners• Contribute to local Blog• Visit other groups at community

centre– Photographers Club– Asian Womens Group– Knitting Club– Ceramics