Learn why and how to help older people master IT

Learn why and how to help older people master IT

Have you ever been frustrated trying to teach a parent or grandparent to use a computer or even their phone? Do you find it hard to understand their reluctance to join the digital society? In our ageing societies the proportion of older people is increasing. Many of them missed out on the digital revolution and are becoming increasingly isolated from former friends, community and even family.  However with the ability to connect through digital devices, older people can remain connected, independent and engaged with the activities that make life worthwhile. Older people can learn to use digital devices but they must be (1) motivated to do so because they can see some way it would improve their well-being; (2) have a device that suits them and they can afford; and (3) get someone to teach and support them in an appropriate way.  In this course you will develop the skills to (1) motivate a particular older person to become interested in the digital world, (2); help them acquire the digital technology that suits them; and (3) learn to use that technology to maintain a good quality of life.

You will develop the skills to engage, guide and include older people in the benefits of the digital world

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What you will learn

• At the end of my course, students will be aware of the isolation that can come with ageing and the barriers to digital inclusion among older people
• At the end of my course, students will recognize the potential of digital capability to improved personal and social wellbeing
• At the end of my course, students will be able to encourage an older person to identify how digital technology can help them

Rating: 4.4

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 1.5 hours

Instructor: Helen Hasan