Course Title |
ICT4Elders - Promoting ICT knowledge for the elderly people |
Course Description
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In a world rapidly dominated by technological breakthroughs,
enhancing older adults' digital skills is becoming imperative. Taking into
consideration that, according to Eurostat, two-fifths of people aged between
65 and 74 years old have never used a personal computer, this course seeks to
transform the rapid digital transformation into an opportunity for growth,
active aging, and social inclusion of older adults. |
This course introduces learners to the basics of ICT tools and will cover questions such as: What an electronic device is? How can I use the latter, and how can I connect to the Internet? Which applications or websites can I use to benefit
my health, entertaining myself, shopping online, and paying billing accounts? How can I deal with fraud issues on the Internet and avoid being misinformed? |
These questions will be answered during this course, designed for people seeking to adapt to the constantly changing modern world and be active members of online communities.
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Who this course is for |
older adults, and especially those over 70 |
Target group
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primary target group: social workers, care givers |
secondary target group: volunteers/students/companion of older adults, family members of older persons, VET trainers, active ageing organizations, nursing ones and NGOs working in the field of social inclusion |
Course Curriculum |
This course includes 3 modules which, basics of electronic
devices, the Internet, applications, online entertainment, online health,
online communication & online safety are presented. Furthermore, this
course includes a Glossary, which aims at helping learners to recall and
understand basic key-words related to ICT tools. |
What will you learn |
After this course, learners will achieve the following learning
outcomes: |
-to recall, understand, and use devices, web browsers, applications, e-banking, online stores |
-to perform steps to make online transactions & online shopping |
-to download and use applications for communication, entertainment and health |
-compare and contrast websites & applications |
-distinguish the credibility of sources of information |
-interpret fraud issues and properly deal with them |
Lessons |
3
Modules including 3 Units each |
Course Length - Duration |
~17 hours |
Assessment Method(s) |
Online assessment |
Participation Prerequisites |
No previous knowledge is required |
Special needs from the
educational environment |
The educational environment (LMS) is accessible through a personal
computer or a tablet, both connected to the internet |