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ICT and Older People: Beyond Usability
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Hernandez-Encuentra, Eulalia; Pousada, Modesta; Gomez-Zuniga, Beni – Educational Gerontology, 2009
This study examined the use that older, regular users of computers make of information and computer technology in their daily lives. Opinions from such users were obtained regarding what they want these technologies to offer them in the future. By means of a discussion group and an online questionnaire, our critical case examined a group of mature…
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Online Courses, Computers, Information Technology
The Effects of Computer Training and Internet Usage on the Use of Everyday Technology by Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study
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Slegers, Karin; van Boxtel, Martin P. J.; Jolles, Jelle – Educational Gerontology, 2007
According to the skill transfer concept, people may use general technological skills to solve new problems. To test this concept, a technological transfer test was included in a randomized controlled-intervention study aimed at the causal relationship between computer use and autonomy of older adults. Older adults with and without exposure to…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Internet, Computers, Computer Literacy
Lifelong Learning: Becoming Computer Savvy at a Later Age
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Seals, Cheryl D.; Clanton, Kelley; Agarwal, Ravikant; Doswell, Felicia; Thomas, Chippewa M. – Educational Gerontology, 2008
Senior citizens represent the fastest growing demographic worldwide. As indicated in the Year 2000 U.S. Census, there are 35 million people 65 or older in the United States (U.S.). By 2030, it is estimated that there will be about 70 million older adults in the U.S. alone (Chadwick-Dias, McNulty, & Tullis, 2003). With the older population…
Descriptors: Retirement, Physical Fitness, Access to Information, Lifelong Learning
Senior Adults and Computers in the 1990s.
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Lawhon, Tommie; And Others – Educational Gerontology, 1996
Older adults use computers for entertainment, education, and creative and business endeavors. Computer training helps them increase productivity, learn skills, and boost short-term memory. Electronic mail, online services, and the Internet encourage socialization. Adapted technology helps disabled and ill elders use computers. (SK)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computers, Electronic Mail, Internet
Attitudes of Older Adults toward a Computer Training Program
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Segrist, Kathleen – Educational Gerontology, 2004
Many older adult have an interest in learning to use computers. The study reported in this article examined whether older adults' attitudes toward computers can be influenced by direct, customized computer training. Thirty older participants who registered for introductory computer courses offered at a SeniorNet computer lab completed the…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Attitude Change, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy
Attitudes of Older Adults toward a Computer Training Program
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Segrist, Kathleen A. – Educational Gerontology, 2004
Many older adult have an interest in learning to use computers. The study reported in this article examined whether older adults' attitudes toward computers can be influenced by direct, customized computer training. Thirty older participants who registered for introductory computer courses offered at a SeniorNet computer lab completed the…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Older Adults, Attitude Change, Computer Attitudes