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What is Third Age

Chapter 62
Handbook of Research on Education and Technology in a Changing Society
A period towards the end of a person’s life where the person may no longer be in paid employment, but can remain healthy, fulfilled and continue to contribute to society.
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Ethical and Practical Issues Surrounding Access to ICT Education by Elderly Persons
Kevin Thornton (National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland) and Michael Lang (National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland)
Copyright: © 2014 |Pages: 11
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-6046-5.ch062
Abstract
This chapter presents a summary of studies around the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the elderly, with a particular focus on educational uses of ICT. Though the review is by no means comprehensive, it nevertheless addresses the main issues and provides a useful starting point for researchers interested in exploring this area in greater depth. These issues include barriers to ICT use for the elderly, motivation, the importance of ICT and education of the elderly, and the unique usability requirements of the elderly. Also explored are reasons why the elderly use ICT.
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