Literacy in the digital computer education for elderly
Keywords:
Education, Computing, ElderlyAbstract
This research aimed to identify the motivations of elders to learn
computer and analyze the strategies and computer use practices in the
classroom. As a study method, volunteers participating elderly regularly enrolled
in computer course, the questionnaire containing objective questions. The
elderly evaluated the computer course as great and good, expressing total
satisfaction. The motivations, expectations and objectives are focused on
technological u pgrading and acquisition of knowledge in this area. Difficulties
still marked are specific and related to computer handling, the understanding
and certainty of the task and the need for repetition and practice. It was
evidenced that few elderly are dedicat ed daily at computer activity outside the
classroom. The computer teaching learning mode for the elderly is
heterogeneous, noted the facility of some and the difficulty of others. Strategies
and computer use practices in computer classes at Faculty for Thi rd Age
(Faculdade Aberta à Terceira Idade)" of the Faculty of Jaguariuna provided to
older people opportunities to participate in social and communicative practices
and social digital inclusion.