National Online Adult Literacy Program “NOAL”

National Online Adult Literacy Program “NOAL”, a new online learning opportunity through United for Literacy.

This winter, we are excited to offer a bi-weekly digital literacy workshop series for older adult and senior learners, designed to explore new, supportive digital tools in a welcoming, low-pressure learning environment.

I’m pleased to introduce Jake Zaslav, the Founder of the Engaging Reader, a new digital reading and engagement tool developed in partnership with Concordia University’s EngAGE, Centre for Research on Aging. The workshops will be facilitated live by Jake Zaslav and give learners hands-on experience with the tool along with developing important computer skills they can utilize in everyday life. 

Workshop Details

• Start and end Dates: February 5 to April 2, 2026. Bi-weekly
• Time: 2:00–3:30 PM (EST)
• Format: Online 
• Length: 90 minutes per session with a break 
• Total Sessions: 5 sessions
• Flexibility: Learners can attend one workshop or all of them—it’s completely up to them. Attending the full series will help learners get the most out of the experience.
• Audience: Older adult and senior learners
• Cost: Free. We ask learners to join on time, try out the tool during the workshop and afterward, learn with the group, and share their thoughts and feedback.

We warmly invite you to share this opportunity with the older adults connected to your organization or anyone who might benefit. This series is designed for learners of all comfort levels with technology and English language , and participation can begin at any point in the series.

If you would like more information or wish to share this opportunity with your community, please feel free to contact Nora Amar directly:

• Email: namar@unitedforltieracy.ca 
• Phone and WhatsApp: 905-818-1356