Learning Outcomes of Mobile and Tablet Application Courses for Taiwanese Older Adults

Jen-Yi Chao1,a, Hsiao-Chi Kao2,b , Yi-Hsin Yeh3,c
 
1, 2, 3Graduate School of Curriculum and Instructional Communications and Technology, National Taipei University of Education
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Abstract: 
This study examined older adults learning experiences and outcomes of a smart device course. The analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation model and cognitive apprenticeship strategy were used for course development. The course comprised eight-week classes, with one class per week and 2 hours per class. Purposive sampling was used to select 40 participants, with an average age of 72 years. The 5-point Likert scale and dependent sample t-test were used to determine the participants’ information technology (IT) literacy. The pretest and posttest mean values of IT literacy were 3.03 and 4.19. A significance level of p = .001 was obtained, which revealed that the course significantly increased the IT literacy of the participants. The results indicated that the participants were satisfied with the course content, teaching, teaching assistants, and facilities, with an average score of >4.5. Moreover, the participants indicated a willingness to engage in continuous learning.
 
Keywords: 

elderly learning, information literacy, learning outcomes, older adults, smart device course

pages: 

159-162

DOI: 

10.35745/icice2018v2.040

Year: 

2018

Published in: 

2nd International Conference on Information, Communication and Engineering (ICICE 2018)

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