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Title:
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PRACTISES IN OLD AGE ICT-EDUCATION |
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Author(s):
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Minnamari Naumanen , Markku Tukiainen |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8924-69-0 |
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Editors:
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Kinshuk, Demetrios G Sampson, J. Michael Spector, Pedro Isaías and Dirk Ifenthaler |
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Year:
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2008 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Lifelong learning, elderly people, cognitive learning, ICT and elderly, computer clubs |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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261 |
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Last Page:
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269 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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A lifelong learning as an individual activity that spans over ones life is not a reality yet, despite the general guides of
educational policy. Especially the elderly, those over 65 years, are in danger of lagging behind; the solid trust in ones
own activity and learning skills is required; besides, many aged today, lack the learning culture (Tikkanen, 2003). In step
with an increasing elderly population, more attention needs to be paid on proper old-age education technology, pedagocy,
motivation and needs. This paper presents principles taken from literature on old age education based on cognitive ageing
(compensating and supporting the deficiencies and strenghts) not forgetting the impact of empowerment by current ICTs
in the life of elderly people. The experience gained from directing a computer club for the elderly is demonstrated, based
on a WWW-questionnaire, as well as observations made during years 2007-2008 in Pieksämäki, Finland. The results
show that the continuing education program for the elderly is strongly facilitated by peer-support which is experienced
during informal club-based activities, as well as having a jointly planned content, which is tailored to their needs,
motivation and ability. Learning in the club was evaluated according to the Chaffin-Harlow model of cognitive learning
(Chaffin & Harlow, 2005), and found to reside on the adjustment learning level. Recommendations to achieve the
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