Title: “Digital Technologies in the City: Exploring Literacy through Delivery Apps”

Objective: The objective of this activity is to introduce and enhance literacy skills among adults who cannot read, utilizing digital technologies as the theme. By focusing on their familiarity with food or product delivery apps, participants will develop basic reading and comprehension skills while navigating the city’s abundant digital resources.

Resources Needed: 1. Computers or smartphones with internet access 2. Food or product delivery apps (e.g., Uber Eats, DoorDash, Amazon, etc.) 3. Printed materials (optional) - menus, product descriptions, or order summaries

Activity Steps:

1. Introduction (10 minutes): a. Begin by discussing the importance of literacy skills in today’s digital world, emphasizing how reading and comprehension can enhance their daily lives. b. Explain that the activity will focus on their familiarity with food or product delivery apps, allowing them to practice reading and understanding various digital resources.

2. Familiarization with Delivery Apps (15 minutes): a. Divide participants into small groups and provide each group with a computer or smartphone. b. Instruct them to open a food or product delivery app of their choice. c. Encourage participants to explore the app’s features, such as browsing menus, searching for products, and reading descriptions. d. Facilitate a discussion on the importance of reading and understanding the information provided within the app.

3. Menu Exploration (20 minutes): a. Provide printed menus from local restaurants or product catalogs from online retailers. b. Instruct participants to choose a menu or catalog and find a specific item within it using the delivery app. c. Encourage them to read the item’s description, price, and any additional details. d. Ask participants to share their findings with the group, discussing what they learned from the process.

4. Placing an Order (25 minutes): a. Instruct participants to choose a food item or product they would like to order using the delivery app. b. Encourage them to navigate through the app, adding the chosen item to their cart, and proceeding to the checkout process. c. Assist participants in reading and understanding the order summary, including the total cost, delivery address, and estimated delivery time. d. Discuss the importance of reviewing the order details before finalizing the purchase.

5. Reflection and Discussion (10 minutes): a. Gather participants together and encourage them to reflect on their experience using the delivery app. b. Discuss any challenges they faced, new words or phrases they encountered, and how they felt about the activity. c. Emphasize the progress made in developing their literacy skills and encourage them to continue practicing reading and comprehension in their daily lives.

Note: Throughout the activity, facilitators should provide assistance, guidance, and support to participants as needed, ensuring they feel comfortable and encouraged to participate actively.