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Abstract
This study is part of a design-based research project aimed at designing a
learning intervention for enabling Costa Rican older people to use information
and communication technologies for cognitive activity and social
interaction. Data from relevant literature, a focus group with older adults,
and interviews with professionals teaching older adults how to use information
and communication technologies were analyzed, in order to create
context-sensitive design principles that could guide the design of learning
interventions that meet the needs of older learners. The analysis derived
context-sensitive design principles that include wider topics that influence
the learning process, such as emotions and stereotypes related to learning
about and using information and communication technologies, as well as
the social support to that learning. The resulting eight design principles
argue for respectful learning environments, in-depth comprehension of
changes related to aging, time and space to reflect on emotions related
to the learning process, and acknowledgment of participants’ individuality.
learning intervention for enabling Costa Rican older people to use information
and communication technologies for cognitive activity and social
interaction. Data from relevant literature, a focus group with older adults,
and interviews with professionals teaching older adults how to use information
and communication technologies were analyzed, in order to create
context-sensitive design principles that could guide the design of learning
interventions that meet the needs of older learners. The analysis derived
context-sensitive design principles that include wider topics that influence
the learning process, such as emotions and stereotypes related to learning
about and using information and communication technologies, as well as
the social support to that learning. The resulting eight design principles
argue for respectful learning environments, in-depth comprehension of
changes related to aging, time and space to reflect on emotions related
to the learning process, and acknowledgment of participants’ individuality.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Educational Gerontology |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue number | 2-3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 171-185 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| ISSN | 0360-1277 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 22 Feb 2018 |
Keywords
- Successful aging
- Active aging
- Older adults
- Information and communication technologies (ICT)
- Cognitive functioning
- Social Interaction
- Design principles
- Design Based Research
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Using Information and Communication Technologies ICT to facilitate cognitive activity and social engagement among Costa Rican healthy older people
Castro Rojas, M. D.
01/12/2014 → …
Project: Research
Research output
- 10 Citations
- 1 Book chapter
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Using information and communication technologies to promote healthy aging in Costa Rica: Challenges and opportunities
Castro Rojas, M. D., Bygholm, A. & Hansen, T. G. B., 2016, Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Healthy and Active Aging: Second International Conference, ITAP 2016, Held as Part of HCI International 2016 Toronto, ON, Canada, July 17–22, 2016, Proceedings, Part II. Springer, Vol. 9755. p. 194-206 13 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)).Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus)