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Walker, Bonnie L.; Harrington, Susan S. – Educational Gerontology, 2008
This study investigated the effects of 10 injury prevention computer-based training modules tested by 120 participants from 65 facilities that provide care or support to elderly people needing long-term care. The training was delivered either on CD-ROM or at a Web site. A repeated measures analysis was performed with module scores on a pretest and…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Prevention, Injuries, Learning Modules
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Stoltz-Loike, Marian; Morrell, Roger W.; Loike, James D. – Educational Gerontology, 2005
BusinessThinking [TM] is a computer-based e-learning package designed to teach technology skills and business information to adults, ages 50-69, who remain in the workforce. This article outlines results from usability testing for the material on using technology applications (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and the Internet), and career…
Descriptors: Career Development, Internet, Adult Education, Older Adults
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Rau, Pei-Luen Patrick; Hsu, Jia-Wen – Educational Gerontology, 2005
This study investigated the effects of interaction devices on the Internet performance of novice older users, and ways to provide appropriate voice assistance to enhance browsing and searching performance of such users. Three experiments were designed and conducted to test three hypotheses. The results indicated that touch screen and handwriting…
Descriptors: Information Retrieval, Computer Peripherals, Computer Literacy, Older Adults