Texting 101: The students become the teachers

Published: 7:59PM Thursday November 05, 2009 Source: Clsoe Up

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If you're terrified of texting or scared of skype. If you have a mobile phone but don't know how to turn it on. Then this story's for you.

It's about the latest generation of gizmos and gadgets being embraced by an older generation of users.

The over 50's, over 60's, over 90's even learning how to use a mobile phone and a computer to keep in touch mostly with their grandchildren.

Jendy Harper with the story.

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