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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2010 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 1366-3666
- DOI
- 10.5042/wwop.2010.0266
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
As computers further pervade the lives of older adults, the need for relevant affordable training grows. Older adults experience the digital divide sharply, not through frailty or age but because accessing training can be difficult. The intent of this paper is to suggest successful ways of teaching computers through the discussion of a case study of Skylarkers 60 and Better Program and a longitudinal study conducted there. Centre managers can benefit from knowing the types of teaching methods that may make their computer training beneficial and useful to older adults.
Journal
Working with Older People – Emerald Publishing
Published: May 26, 2010
Keywords: Digital divide; Training; Mentoring; Computers