Senior Surfing: Computer Use, Aging, and Formal Training

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Warren-Peace, P., Parrish, E., Peace, C.B. & Xu, J. (2008). Senior Surfing: Computer Use, Aging, and Formal Training. AACE Journal, 16(3), 253-274. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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AACE Journal
ISSN 1065-6901
Volume 16, Issue 3, July 2008
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)  Chesapeake, VA

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Authors

Paula Warren-Peace, Mississippi State University, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, USA; Elaine Parrish, Mississippi State University, Department of Instructional Systems, Leadership, and Workforce Development, USA; C. Brian Peace, Mississippi State University, Department of Psychology and Office of Assessment & Testing Services, USA; Jianzhong Xu, Mississippi State University, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, USA

Abstract

n this article, we describe data from two case studies of seniors (one younger senior and one older senior) in learning to use computers. The study combined interviews, observations, and documents to take a close look at their experiences with computers, as well as the influences of aging and computer training on their experiences. The study revealed that seniors benefited from their use of computers, ranging from the magic of email and the World Wide Web to the personal fulfillment of lifelong learning, independence, and enrichment. It further suggests that the kind of structured guidance formal computer classes provide to seniors matters more than aging or if seniors have higher formal education.

Keywords

• Training
• Competencies
• Attitudes
• Behavior
• Developmental Stages
• Adults
• Learning Outcomes
• Computers
• Human Computer Interaction
• Internet

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