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Initiatives encouraging e-Learning among older Europeans
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Date Issued
2003
Date Available
2010-02-10T15:01:30Z
Abstract
There are a surprising number of initiatives taking place in Europe which encourage older people to use ICT and in this way promote e-learning.
Training is vital for the successful uptake of ICTs and the future of e-learning among older Europeans. At present, general education varies greatly among older people in Europe and illiteracy is still a problem. Many older people in Europe speak very little English, but a lot of content, software and computer terminology is in English. Nevertheless the experience of existing training courses targeted at older people is that language is not a real barrier to learning. The fact that browser software is in English, for example, is not a significant problem if ultimately interesting own-language content is available. In general, older men have a higher level of education, are more interested in ICT and are more likely to use computers at work; therefore older women need to receive special attention.
Type of Material
Working Paper
Publisher
University College Dublin. Institute for the Study of Social Change (Geary Institute)
Series
ISSC Discussion Paper Series
WP2003/11
Subject – LCSH
Internet in education--Europe
Older people--Education--Europe
Language and education--Europe
Language
English
Status of Item
Not peer reviewed
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