TechBridge: Fostering Digital Literacy and Intergenerational Connection in Montgomery County

TechBridge is a unique intergenerational mentorship program: Students mentor older adults on digital technologies through tutoring and collaborative design sessions; and the older adults help students develop communication and intergenerational skills to prepare for future tech sector employment. Ultimately, more than 200 students will be able to participate in this program over the next year. Funded by the University of Maryland.

Duration:
6/1/2024 - 5/31/2025

Principal Investigator(s):

• Galina Madjaroff Reitz

Research Funder:

• State of MD

Total Award Amount:
$5,000

Research Areas:

• Accessibility and Inclusive Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Youth Experience, Learning, and Digital Practices