Providing women living with NCDs with IT training is crucial in today’s digital age. It enables them to access health information, connect with others, and manage their conditions effectively. On March 30th, 2023, we hosted a workshop on Navigating the Digital World, facilitated by Keisha Archibald, IT Specialist and the Business Development Manager at eZone.
In this blog post, we present feedback from the participants, including what they found most helpful, skills they plan to use and additional comments and feedback
The Importance of IT Training for Women Living with NCDs
Women living with NCDs face numerous challenges in managing their conditions. Inaccessibility to information, inadequate health systems, and lack of access to healthcare providers can lead to poor health outcomes. However, technology provides an opportunity to improve the lives of these women. IT training equips them with the skills and knowledge to access health information, connect with healthcare providers, and manage their conditions effectively.
About the Workshop
The Navigating the Digital World workshop aimed to provide participants with essential IT skills to improve their daily lives. The workshop covered various topics, including productivity tools, navigating email, and cybersecurity. The workshop was attended by 11 out of the 16 registered participants.
Feedback from Participants
Overall, the majority of participants (10) were very satisfied with the workshop, while one participant was satisfied. Participants found the many ways IT can improve everyday functions, productivity tools, and helpful ways to navigate emails, among others, the most helpful aspects of the workshop. No participant found anything least useful about the workshop.
Regarding the skills they plan to use, the majority of participants mentioned using Zoho for invoicing and enhancing their business records. Other tools like ChatGTP, Quickbooks, PowerPoint features, and learning about security and passwords were also mentioned. Eight participants said they feel more confident using IT after the workshop.
In terms of additional comments and feedback, participants were highly appreciative of Keisha’s excellent presentation and expressed eagerness for more practical sessions covering Excel Spreadsheet, Graphic design, and Invitations. Participants also suggested offering further training, even if it has a cost, to expand their knowledge and skillset.
Conclusion
The Navigating the Digital World workshop provided participants with essential IT skills and knowledge, empowering them to manage their health conditions and improve their daily lives. The feedback received from participants indicates that the workshop was successful and beneficial to them. We appreciate the participants’ feedback and suggestions, and we plan to incorporate them in our future workshops to enhance the learning experience. Providing women living with NCDs with IT training is critical in today’s digital age, and we remain committed to equipping them with the necessary skills to navigate the digital world effectively.
