Keywords
gerontology
andragogy
computer training for older adults/seniors
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Abstract
The main objective of this evaluation was to investigate the effectiveness of learning strategies used in the Teaching Elderly Adults to Use Computers and Internet Project, developed by the Puerto Rico Assistive Technology Program (PRATP) under the FILIUS Institute, University of Puerto Rico. Among the strategies, it highlights the use of assistive technology (AT) to increase the functional capabilities of participants and to facilitate the handling of computers. Another strategy was the inclusion of teaching methods for elderly. This descriptive research involved interviews with participants and facilitators of the project. A participatory approach from an ex post facto evaluation was used. It included a qualitative and frequency analysis of some replies given by the interviewed students. The evaluation concluded that both strategies were effective on teaching basic computer and Internet skills to elderly. It also emphasized that participants and facilitators were very satisfied with the training results.
How to cite:
González-Hilario, B. (2009). Evaluación de los retos y beneficios del uso de computadoras adaptadas entre la población de edad avanzada. Cuaderno de Investigación en la Educación, 24, 149-164. Retrieved from https://revistas.upr.edu/index.php/educacion/article/view/13553
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