Sha Tin Launches Smart Silver Portal to Teach Elderly Digital Skills

The Sha Tin District Council launched the Smart Silver Elderly IT Learning Portal, an online platform with video tutorials on mobile applications and digital technology for self-directed elderly learning.

Why digital literacy resources matter locally

Sha Tin Public Library at 1 Yuen Wo Road offers a comprehensive collection of multimedia and digital resources, including e-books and databases, accessible to the community. These tools complement the portal by providing broader access points for residents seeking to build skills at their own pace.

School-based programmes in Sha Tin

Sha Tin College integrates digital literacy into its curriculum using resources from Common Sense Media and Generation Safe to teach students responsible digital citizenship. Sha Tin Junior School supports digital literacy through its Learning Centre, which provides access to e-books, educational databases, and bilingual digital publications for 900 students aged 4-11. The Hong Kong Playground Association’s Hin Keng Children & Youth Centre in Sha Tin includes a Study Reading Room that supports youth digital and information literacy development.

Evidence from local institutions

Each listed resource draws on verified local offerings that focus on practical access rather than one-off events. The portal targets elderly users with targeted video content, while the library, college curriculum, junior school centre and youth centre reading room address different age ranges with overlapping digital tools.

Residents can explore the Smart Silver Elderly IT Learning Portal directly through district council channels and visit Sha Tin Public Library at 1 Yuen Wo Road to test related multimedia collections. Schools and the Hin Keng centre continue to embed these skills in ongoing programmes.