Effects of Age and Training Formats on Basic Computer Skill Acquisition in Older Adults.
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| Title: | Effects of Age and Training Formats on Basic Computer Skill Acquisition in Older Adults. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Echt, Katharina V., Morrell, Roger W., Park, Denise C. |
| Source: | Educational Gerontology. Jan-Feb 1998 24(1):3-25. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 23 |
| Publication Date: | 1998 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Age, Computer Literacy, Memory, Multimedia Instruction, Older Adults, Online Systems, Optical Disks, Reading Comprehension, Skill Development |
| ISSN: | 0360-1277 |
| Abstract: | Computer procedures were taught with either interactive multimedia CD-ROMs or manuals to 46 adults aged 60-74 and 46 aged 75-89. The younger group made fewer errors, required less help, and took less time. Both groups forgot some facts and procedures over time. Format did not affect performance. Spatial and verbal memory, text comprehension, and perceptual speed influenced performance. (SK) |
| Entry Date: | 1998 |
| Accession Number: | EJ556491 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Computer procedures were taught with either interactive multimedia CD-ROMs or manuals to 46 adults aged 60-74 and 46 aged 75-89. The younger group made fewer errors, required less help, and took less time. Both groups forgot some facts and procedures over time. Format did not affect performance. Spatial and verbal memory, text comprehension, and perceptual speed influenced performance. (SK) |
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| ISSN: | 0360-1277 |
