Testimonials
“121digital provides LYIT a bridge to the local community.”
- Letterkenny IT, Donegal “Teaching older people how to use a smartphone can have results that will move you, reward you and inspire you to continue to deliver this course. It has for us and I know that it will for others.” - Midleton CBS, Cork “Mutually beneficial for both Tutor and Learner on so many levels.” - Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole, Wicklow “121digital creates a great understanding between the generations and out of this develops respect.” - Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare, Kerry |
“At the end of year reflection, it was cited by the transition year pupils involved as being the most rewarding activity of the year.”
- Holy Family Secondary School, Newbridge, Kildare
I applaud 121digital for making this program available to our college free of charge.
- Letterkenny IT, Donegal
“121digital is one of those rare things : a genuinely (and deceptively) simple idea that is noteworthy for its ease of implementation and its depth of impact.”
- St Michael's College, Donnybrook, Dublin
“The program has been in operation in the school for the last four years and I have noticed clear benefits for both the student and the community member through their participation in the program.”
- Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole, Wicklow
“121digital provides the perfect opportunity for young students to meet older folk. Technology being their strength, gives them the confidence to work with people sometimes several generations older.”
- Letterkenny IT, Donegal
“These students are digital natives, they have an innate ability to adapt and use technology and this gives them the confidence to engage with people of an older generation.”
- Holy Family Secondary School, Newbridge, Kildare
“The 121digital Coordinator, Fintan Mulligan, is a conscientious, diligent and professional advocate for 121digital. I received support and advice any time I needed and was always comfortable in tackling any challenges that emerged.”
- St Michael's College, Donnybrook, Dublin
- Holy Family Secondary School, Newbridge, Kildare
I applaud 121digital for making this program available to our college free of charge.
- Letterkenny IT, Donegal
“121digital is one of those rare things : a genuinely (and deceptively) simple idea that is noteworthy for its ease of implementation and its depth of impact.”
- St Michael's College, Donnybrook, Dublin
“The program has been in operation in the school for the last four years and I have noticed clear benefits for both the student and the community member through their participation in the program.”
- Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole, Wicklow
“121digital provides the perfect opportunity for young students to meet older folk. Technology being their strength, gives them the confidence to work with people sometimes several generations older.”
- Letterkenny IT, Donegal
“These students are digital natives, they have an innate ability to adapt and use technology and this gives them the confidence to engage with people of an older generation.”
- Holy Family Secondary School, Newbridge, Kildare
“The 121digital Coordinator, Fintan Mulligan, is a conscientious, diligent and professional advocate for 121digital. I received support and advice any time I needed and was always comfortable in tackling any challenges that emerged.”
- St Michael's College, Donnybrook, Dublin
“The 121digital program has provided a platform for the college to engage with the local community.”
- Colaiste Chraobh Abhann, Kilcoole, Wicklow “We are indebted to 121digital for making this programme available to us free of charge.” - Holy Family Secondary School, Newbridge, Kildare “It helps the school build a connection with the wider community and we fulfil the social responsibility obligations in our Development Education Policy.” - St Michael's College, Donnybrook, Dublin “I strongly endorse the 121digital program as an activity that should be run in communities.” - Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine, Kenmare, Kerry “We wish 121digital every success in securing sponsorship to cover operating costs and to continue providing excellent support to schools countrywide.” - Holy Family Secondary School, Newbridge, Kildare |