ST Calamba’s Tablets for Seniors @Home program is a success
We recently conducted the second round of our “Tablets for Seniors at Home” (T4S@Home) program in Calamba, Philippines, with enthusiastic participation from senior members of ST employee families. This initiative aims to empower family members aged 55 and above by teaching them how to use tablets and various online applications, including online banking, shopping, video call platforms, YouTube, Facebook, reminders, health, and wellness apps, among others.
The T4S@Home program was held in the past two months, perfectly timed to coincide with the Holiday season. This initiative provided a fantastic opportunity for learning and bonding between employees and their families. The challenge was for registered ST employees to give their family member the T4S course over 12 hours using the provided materials. The program encouraged the use of educational apps listed in the accompanying documentation, making it a wonderful opportunity for learning and bonding at home.
22 participants successfully completed the program, proud of receiving a certificate and a token of appreciation from us. Additionally, we will be raffling off two brand-new tablets to participants who completed the course. These devices will greatly improve the ongoing learning experience and wellbeing of the lucky raffle winners.
Kudos to the ST volunteers for this innovative and impactful program! Congratulations to all the participants who completed the course and thank you for making this initiative a success. This program not only enhanced digital literacy among seniors but also strengthened our family bonds during the holiday season.
Testimonies to be included in the webpage in different boxes.
- Agnes F. Banaay: “At 66, I am not used to using a tablet, I only used keypad phones. I enjoyed every session, from using the tablet to online banking. Learning new things was fun and fulfilling, especially since my daughter was the one teaching me.”
- Luisa Cornejo: “The experience was challenging for my mother, who suffered a stroke last April. After completing the course, she is very happy and grateful as it helped improve her memory and ability to use handheld devices.”
- Eusebio G. Mueco: “I really appreciated this course and the learning experience. It was fun and provided a great bonding opportunity. I hope that many other seniors will be able to benefit from this program to learn and adapt to the latest trends.”
- Catalina P. Nunag: “I was upset at first because technology is not my thing. Thanks to this project, I realized that it is not that hard after all.”
- Loida Dulu: “Using a tablet helped foster a greater sense of belonging! Thank you, STMicroelectronics, for the Tablets for Seniors program. It helps us acquire knowledge about digital technologies.”
- Generoso C. Sacdalan: ” I learned how to protect my Facebook account from scammers and gained valuable online safety tips. I also enjoyed watching movies, listening to music, and playing games. Thank you, ST Foundation, for giving me an opportunity to learn more about modern technology.”
- Veronica Magpantay: “The program helped me understand how to use the tablet and access helpful applications, making my life easier. My favorite is Messenger, where I can easily communicate with my old friends and loved ones overseas.”
- Irineo Carpio: “Participating in the T4S @ Home program has been an incredibly enriching experience. It significantly improved my digital literacy and confidence in using modern technology.”