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Oasis Connections

Oasis Connections has been teaching Missourians how to use technology since 2000 and about online safety since 2004. Our courses have safety and privacy lessons built in and 6 of the classes are focused solely on elements of safety and privacy.

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Since 2000, tens of thousands of adults have improved their technology skills with help from Oasis Connections. Designed specifically for adult learners, Connections training is available through 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 in their communities.

The Connections model provides training and curriculum to equip both staff and volunteers to effectively teach numerous classes that help participants overcome fears and build confidence with technology.

The Connections program has a variety of free resources to help you help people be safe and confident online.

Here are materials to use immediately during the pandemic and beyond
1. A YouTube playlist about using Zoom for participants
2. Oasis Connections Guide to Online Safety which is a 1 ½ hour web based course that does not require older adults to create a user name and password to participate in it.
3. A Cybersecurity Awareness event model with instructional videos about cybercrime prevention in English and Spanish. Contact Amy for more information about that program.
Resources to help people work remotely as effectively as possible
1. A YouTube playlist about setting up successful Zoom virtual classes
2. A YouTube playlist of older adults testimonials about their need for Internet
3. The Oasis Connections Guide to Online Safety which your team can use as a security awareness training to make your team’s more resilient to the threats posed by cybercriminals
Up to date information about tech literacy and cybercrime prevention topics on our Connections blog