ERIC Number: ED571456
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Publication Date: 2016-Apr
Pages: 4
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Conceptualizing an M-Learning System for Seniors
Teine, Matthias; Beutner, Marc
International Association for Development of the Information Society, Paper presented at the International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) International Conference on Mobile Learning (12th, Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal, Apr 9-11, 2016)
In accelerating fast changing knowledge-based and information societies such like the European Union technology dominates most facets of our everyday lives, and learning activities as well. Unfortunately, particularly seniors and elderly people suffer the risk to be left behind, and that the digital divide becomes bigger. This is problematic because seniors and elderly can benefit massively from using new media, particularly in the field of learning. Therefore, this paper presents an approach that shows how bite-sized learning units can be structured in a thought through way, and how such a structure can be applied to an innovative m-learning tool. As a closure, we will present and discuss evaluation results with seniors that had insights into the concepts. [For the full proceedings, see ED571335.]
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Older Adults, Adult Learning, Instructional Design, Educational Innovation, Instructional Materials, Learning Modules, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Gerontology, Multimedia Materials, Multimedia Instruction, Microteaching, Student Attitudes, Preferences, Interviews, Foreign Countries, Technology Uses in Education
International Association for the Development of the Information Society. e-mail: secretariat@iadis.org; Web site: http://www.iadisportal.org
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Portugal
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