Ann's Story - Empowering Others
"I get most enjoyment from supporting Learners and tracking their development. I provide them with the tools, resources, guidance, and encouragement they need to develop their digital skills and confidence.
I know my role helps empower individuals to build their own online relationships, to make a positive impact on their peers, children, their education, and communities. This gives me great satisfaction and achievement.
I’m always honest about not knowing absolutely everything, so ‘championing’ has been a great opportunity for me to further expand my own IT skills, my professional connections and experience.
Here's an example: One day I typed simple homework tasks for an Arabian lady … in Arabic!
She thought I was a genius, “not only can she do digital, she can do Arabic as well”!! … until I told the truth that I used Google Translator. It was a little disconcerting for me as I couldn’t read the translation, and I failed miserably when I tried to verbally pronounce as fluent as Google.
I consider my Digital Champion position a privilege."
Ann has been a digital Champion for 12 years. She volunteers at Sutton Women’s Centre (SWC) south London where she is recognised for her IT skills and knowledge.