Silver Books aims to use digital books as a tool for inclusion and to build bridges between generations. This training module is aimed at professionals in the social and medico-social sectors, volunteers and anyone wishing to work with older people using digital books.
Unit 1 • Involving seniors in a creative process with a digital tool
In this first unit, you will be able to:
- Discover how digital tools can be beneficial for seniors.
- Identify the obstacles and blockages to the use of digital tools.
- Understand the importance of creating a supportive environment for word collection.
- Learn how to include seniors that have cognitive disorders.
Unit 2 • Sharing and transmitting know-how / experience through digital books
In this second unit, you will:
- Understand the overall idea of storytelling, its benefits and its construction.
- Recognise the different digital book formats and identify the most suitable ones.
- Discover some diverse examples and inspirations of storytelling.
- Develop their knowledge of illustration in a digital story.
Unit 3 • Developing digital skills through digital books
In this third unit, you will be able to:
- Set the parameters for creating your ebook.
- Discover the characteristics of different software.
- Define and apply accessibility principles to their layout.
- Assimilate the creative process of audiobooks and learn how to edit and distribute it.