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DIGITAL DIVIDE

an age perspective

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YoungerGeneration OlderGenera

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Younger Generations have a easier time using and learning

technology than the Older Generations.

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“DUH”COMMON SENSE

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Why?(this is the important question)

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CONFIDENCEEducation • Experience • Desire

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Older vs. Younger Generation

•Technology is foreign to older

•Multi-tasking

•Instant gratification

•Fear

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•The unknown

•Interest in technology

•Discovery based learning

Older vs. Younger Generation

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How often are older adults going online?

“Computer use among older adults in a naturally occurring retirement community”

By: Brian D. Carpenter & Sarah Buday

Published in ScienceDirect

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From 2000 – 2004: Access increased by 47% for people over the age of 65

In 2003: 20% of older adults have gone online compared to 65% of younger adults

Statistics:

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Participants

Methods

Questionnaire

Background:

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Demographic Results

Health Results

1.) Among NORC residents, who is currently using a computer and what differentiates

them from non-users?

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2.) Among computer users, what do they use the computer for?

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3.) Among non-users, what are the barriers to use? And among users, what prevents them from using the

computer as much as they would like?”

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•Understanding their fears.

•Understanding their needs and interests.

•Motivating them.

•Providing resources and training.

•Involving the younger generation.

Strategies for seniors

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•Understanding the mindset of digital native.

•Providing training for teachers.

•Supplying appropriate resources in the classroom.

•Discussions boards, forums and resources for teachers.

Strategies for educators

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Thank You.