Daily News Article - June 1, 2009
1. What is OASIS? Be specific.
2. What types of skills are OASIS volunteers teaching Seniors during the class on cell phones?
3. What is the difference in the percentage of seniors who use cell phones compared to the percentage of younger Americans who use them?
4. Why do you think that the use of cell phones among seniors is growing faster than the use of computers and other digital devices?
5. What percent of seniors use their phones for text messaging?
6. What do you think is AT&T's motivation for providing free training in cell phone use for seniors?
7. What additional technology classes do you think seniors could benefit from?
8. It's easy to think seniors don't know how to do anything, but someday when you are a senior there will be something new that you did not grow up using. You will probably appreciate help from someone younger who uses the technology with ease. Is there anyone you know who might need help with technology? Think about offering them your assistance this summer. And remember to be patient!