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| Computer Literacy | 1 |
| Microcomputers | 1 |
| Older Adults | 1 |
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| Time Factors (Learning) | 1 |
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| Educational Gerontology | 1 |
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Training Older Adults to Use the Computer: Issues Related to the Workplace, Attitudes, and Training.
Peer reviewedBaldi, Renee A. – Educational Gerontology, 1997
Negative stereotypes of older adults' computer illiteracy are not supported by research. Their attitudes to computer use improve with experience and training, although studies show they need approximately twice as long to learn. Trainers should consider factors related to equipment, information, tasks, and individuals in designing computer…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Microcomputers, Older Adults
