Surf's Up for Seniors! Introducing Older Patrons to the Web.

Puacz, Jeanne Holba; Bradfield, Chris

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ERIC Number: EJ620154

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Publication Date: 2000

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Surf's Up for Seniors! Introducing Older Patrons to the Web.

Puacz, Jeanne Holba; Bradfield, Chris

Computers in Libraries, v20 n8 p50-53 Sep 2000

Describes a library program to teach senior citizens how to use computers, developed at the Vigo County (Indiana) Public Library. Discusses gearing courses for inexperienced users; balancing hands-on sessions, general information sessions, and one-on-one sessions; location of courses; timing of classes; searching the Web; and written materials. (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Materials, Library Extension, Library Services, Older Adults, Printed Materials, Public Libraries, Publicity, Small Group Instruction, World Wide Web

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Language: English

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