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Adapting to Seniors: Computer Training for Older Adults

Bean, Carol and Laven, Michael (2003) Adapting to Seniors: Computer Training for Older Adults. Florida Libraries 46(2).

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Abstract

Teaching older adults to use computers requires taking into account the effects of the aging process. Techniques which work for a younger generation will not necessarily be successful with older novices, but modifications which improve the outcome for older students also work well with younger learners. This article explains how computer trainers at the Palm Beach County Library System's North County Regional Library created a mousing class and modified existing classes to create a series of four classes designed specifically for older adults who have never used a computer before. The article also summarizes the difficulties older adults face in learning to use computers, and ways to improve the learning outcome.

EPrint Type:Journal Article (Paginated)
Keywords:"mousing around" tutorial "Palm Beach County Library System"
Subjects:?? Training ??
Human Computer Interaction
Libraries
Learning Science
Information Science
Library Instruction
Library Science
ID Code:260
Deposited On:06 October 2003
Alternative Locations:http://www.flalib.org/publications/florida_libraries/
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