Effects of Age and Instructions on Teaching Older Adults To Use ELDERCOMM, an Electronic Bulletin Board System.
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| Title: | Effects of Age and Instructions on Teaching Older Adults To Use ELDERCOMM, an Electronic Bulletin Board System. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Morrell, Roger W., Park, Denise C., Mayhorn, Christopher B., Kelley, Catherine L. |
| Source: | Educational Gerontology. Apr-May 2000 26(3):221-235. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 15 |
| Publication Date: | 2000 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Adult Education, Aging (Individuals), Computer Literacy, Electronic Mail, Old Old Adults, Skill Development, Young Old Adults |
| ISSN: | 0360-1277 |
| Abstract: | Adults aged 60-74 (n=30) and 75+ (n=30) were taught to use an electronic bulletin board system either with instructions (simple) or instructions preceded by a system explanation (expanded). The younger group were better at acquiring and retaining computer skills. Simple instructions facilitated skill development better than the expanded treatment. (SK) |
| Entry Date: | 2000 |
| Accession Number: | EJ607612 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Adults aged 60-74 (n=30) and 75+ (n=30) were taught to use an electronic bulletin board system either with instructions (simple) or instructions preceded by a system explanation (expanded). The younger group were better at acquiring and retaining computer skills. Simple instructions facilitated skill development better than the expanded treatment. (SK) |
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| ISSN: | 0360-1277 |
