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Download full textGalusha, Jill M. – 1998
The older adult (55+) population is becoming a significant presence in the personal computer market. Seniors have the discretionary income, experience, interest, and free time to make use of computers in interesting ways. A literature review found that older adults make use of computers in significant numbers: 30 percent of computer owners are…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
Peer reviewedLundt, John C.; Vanderpan, Terry – Middle School Journal, 2000
Describes a partnership between a middle school and a community-based retirement center in which middle school students taught senior citizens computer skills. Discusses the pedagogical value of the program in creating learning activities that students found functional. (JPB)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Middle School Students, Middle Schools
Ogozalek, Virginia Z.; And Others – 1994
This paper describes a multimedia workshop at Worcester State College (Massachusetts) organized by computer science students to give their older classmates the opportunity to gain "hands on" experience with multimedia computers. A questionnaire on the effectiveness of multimedia systems was completed by 35 older students, whose average…
Descriptors: Adult Students, College Students, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
Giguere, Lauren; And Others – 1994
This document consists of a final report and curriculum materials from a project that designed a set of curriculum packages to meet the needs and interests of senior citizens. The curriculum presented topics that were critical to the daily lives of older adults while integrating basic skills. Classes met for each topic approximately six to eight…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Basic Skills, Computer Literacy
