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| Computers enhancing the lives of older people | | Author(s) | C Irizarry, A Downing |
| Journal title | Australian Journal on Ageing, vol 16, no 4, November 1997 |
| Pages | pp 161-165 |
| Keywords | Information technology ; Technology ; Computers ; Adult Education ; Australia. |
| Annotation | A survey of 312 older people in South Australia was conducted to ascertain the extent to which they use modern devices, and their attitudes towards modern technology. Although respondents expressed an interest in new technology and confidence in learning to use modern devices, few owned or used a computer. Based on these findings, the Seniors-On-Line programme was established with the aim of providing older people with the opportunity to enhance their lives through the use of computers. Participants were aged from 55 to 89 years. Teaching methods addressed the particular learning needs of this age group: egalitarian leadership, encouragement of questions, classes consisting of same-age students, and freedom to work at one's own pace. Of a total of 369 participants, 98% completed the course. (AKM). |
| Accession Number | CPA-980625233 A |
| Classmark | UVB: Y9: 3O: GP: 7YA |
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