Series of Wonderful Activities in Baoshan to Improve Digital Literacy and Skills of the Public
From May 28 to June 28, Shanghai held Digital Literacy and Skills Improvement Month for All People in order to implement the spirit of the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission’s Action Outline for Improving Digital Literacy and Skills of the Public and promote the joint construction and sharing of digital development achievements by the public. The Office of Cyberspace Affairs Commission of Baoshan District Party Committee fully mobilized the enthusiasm of all committees, offices, bureaus, streets, towns, and parks in the district, focused on the four major scenarios including digital life, digital work, digital learning, and digital innovation, and integrated digital concepts into various groups such as teenagers and the elderly to comprehensively improve the digital adaptability, competence, and creativity of the public, and empower the high-quality development of Baoshan as a science and technology innovation center.
It is reported that in the 2nd short video collection activity "Old Friends’ Digital Life in Shanghai" for the elderly in Shanghai, the short video work of the elderly from Dachang Town "Civilization at Fingertips: Later Life Will Not Be 'Offline'" won the excellence award. The creator Shi Juhong shared her daily life of learning and mastering digital skills, and encouraged the elderly to improve their digital literacy and precaution consciousness. In the collection of works for the 2nd Popular Science Comic Contest for Digital Literacy and Skills of Students from Primary and Secondary Schools in Shanghai, the popular science comic work "A Day of Future Primary School Students" recommended by Baoshan District won the second prize in the 2024 Shanghai Popular Science Comic Contest for Improving Digital Literacy and Skills of Students from Primary and Secondary Schools.
During the improvement month, focusing on the theme of "Digital Empowerment and Sharing by the Public", the Office of Cyberspace Affairs Commission of Baoshan District Party Committee organized a series of activities with the theme of "great treasures in Baoshan" and "northward transformation" in Baoshan empowered by digital technology. During the event, a total of 88 activities were held, covering 12 sub-districts and towns in the district with more than 20,000 participants. A total of 82 reports were published on the WeChat official account "Shanghai Baoshan" and the WeChat official account and APP of each sub-district and town. The total number of clicks across all platforms exceeded 30,000.
Activity highlights
Themed Open Day Activity in Training Base for Improving Digital Literacy and Skills of the Public
Baoshan District Education Institute organized the Thematic Open Day Activity in Training Base for Improving Digital Literacy and Skills of the Public in the Dahua region. The activity attracted many students, parents and community workers to participate in enthusiastically. A variety of interactive sessions were set up on site, including experiencing cloud museums with VR glasses, and digital literacy question-and-answer interactive mini-games. Closely related to digital learning, digital life and other content, the interaction promoted awareness among students, parents, and community workers, so that participants can immerse themselves in the charm of digital technology and feel the fun of digital technology.
"Dancing" with Mushrooms and "Photographing" to Create Excitement: children's macrophotography practice, and a research activity to enjoy "digital life"
Luodian Town launched the "Dancing with Mushrooms" children's macrophotography research activity. At the event site, Mr. Dong from the Science Writers Association of Shanghai Association for Science and Technology took the children to carry out a guided tour of photography skills with the theme of "mushrooms", teaching the children to develop a pair of eyes that discover "beauty", record the beauty in life with the lens, and feel the vibrant power of life.
Mr. Sun, a professional photographer, taught the children to shoot insects with the macro lens. The photographer captured and recorded the moment when the children focused on shooting, and printed out the photos immediately to present to each participant as precious mementos of their popular science research journey. The activity encouraged young people to learn to observe and love life, and popularize scientific knowledge, allowing teenagers to make better use of mobile phones, cameras and other tools to improve their skills and literacy in "digital life".
A "gas station" for the elderly! The "Zhinuanyinling" Digital Life Workshop for the Elderly begins to give lectures!
Under the guidance and support of the Office of Cyberspace Affairs Commission of Shanghai Municipal Party Committee, the Office of Cyberspace Affairs Commission of Baoshan District Party Committee and Baoshan District Civil Affairs Bureau invited the "Zhinuanyinling" college student volunteer service team to give lectures to the elderly in Digital Life Workshop for the Elderly at Jinqiu Chenxi Nursing Home. Through a series of wonderful interactive courses, this event taught the elderly practical knowledge such as the practical operation of mobile phone functions, the interpretation of anti-fraud cases, and the popularization of Internet literacy. With the help of volunteers, many elderly people have successfully learned how to use mobile phones for daily operations, with satisfied smiles on their faces.
Digital empowerment activity: "Crossing Digital Divide and Enjoying Smart Life".
Luodian Town organized a digital empowerment activity for the elderly. Through on-site teaching, it helped the elderly solve the problems they encountered in digital technology application in daily life such as consumption, travel, and medical treatment, so that they can easily navigate smartphones.
The activity invited Ms. Gu Haiyan, a senior elderly care consultant of Shanghai Lebang Elderly Care Service Co., Ltd., to give lectures on the spot. Ms. Gu explained the basic operation of smartphones to elderly students with illustrated slides and vivid examples. Through this activity, the elderly not only have a deeper understanding of smartphones, but also master many practical skills.
Exploring the metaverse: "Seniors" swim in the ocean of digital notes
Baoshan Amateur University organized elderly people who love vocal music to collectively visit and deeply experience the cutting-edge Metaverse Concert Hall, starting a music journey that spans time and space and integrates tradition and the future. In this Metaverse Concert Hall experience activity, under the leadership of the virtual conductor, the participants sang synchronously with other "online" students to realize a cross-regional real-time music concert. This immersive experience shocked every participant and they marveled at the fun of brand-new learning brought by technology.
An activity called "Intelligent Assistive Devices Light Up Life and Open a New Chapter in Helping the Disabled with Technology"
Baoshan District Disabled Persons Federation and Luodian Town invited the relevant staff of Aost A Medical Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. to introduce in detail the operation and application of intelligent products such as online listening machines, caps for the blind, telephones for the blind, electronic visual aids, and screen reading software for the disabled. An intelligent bionic hand was displayed at the event site. With a high-tech appearance, this intelligent assistive device can compensate for the function of the disabled hand through the EMG signal of the stump. The activity demonstrates the power of technology to improve people's quality of life with the help of intelligent assistive devices.
Creating a "New Rural Model Live-streamlining Room for Agricultural Revitalization through Digital Commerce"
Luojing Town organized some publicity cadres and returning youths to experience a unique journey of creating a "New Rural Model Live-streamlining Room for Agricultural Revitalization through Digital Commerce". By visiting the planting and sales base of the Internet-famous e-commerce brand "Aimeng Succulent" and experiencing the "live-streamlining simulation" scene, grassroots young cadres can get out of the classroom, learn from each other with goals and focuses, and use digital methods to help the upgrading and transformation of rural industries, injecting new vitality into rural revitalization efforts.
A large-scale discussion activity: "Digitalization Changes Life and New Skills Create the Future"
Songnan Town organized a large-scale discussion activity "Digitalization Changes Life and New Skills Create the Future". In each residential area, the “Shequtong” online platform, offline symposiums and other forms were used to allow the elderly to understand residents' mastery of various new technologies in the digital era and related operations of devices such as mobile phones and computers. The interaction enhanced their enthusiasm for integrating into digital life.
Training courses for young cadres to improve their photography and short video editing capabilities
Youyi Road Sub-district Office organized training courses for young cadres to improve their photography and short video editing capabilities. The curriculum includes such links as theoretical teaching, field practice, and guidance from experts, so that young cadres can effectively understand and master the relevant principles and practical skills of photography. A total of seven courses were carried out. On the basis of adapting to the era of media convergence, young cadres continuously learn the most cutting-edge publicity concepts and methods, utilize new media "for their own benefit", and effectively enhance the effectiveness of publicity work in their jurisdiction.
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