Geriatric Continuing Education in the Workplace: Utilizing Interactive Television (Itv) Technology in Theory and in Practice

ICT and Older People: Beyond Usability

“…though television programs (in agreement with the findings of Rieske, Holstege, & Faber, 2000;and Johnson & Roman, 2003). Indeed, to provide such a service would answer the need for a feeling of success with respect to ICT and give social support to family members, peers, and professionals (Richardson, Weaver, & Zorn, 2005;Chaffin & Harlow, 2005;Curzon, Wilson, & Whitney, 2005), and it would be connected to the affective dimension which we noted earlier.…”

Teaching An Interactive Television Course On Adulthood and Aging: Making It Happen

“…As a result of direct student feedback, important changes were made to improve the teaching platform in several areas. Finding that students are less comfortable answering questions and grappling with discussion issues when at a remote site goes along with the findings of others in the field of DE (Johnson & Roman, 2003;Mash et al, 2006;Thyer, Polk, & Gaudin, 1997;Zargami & Hausafus, 2002). Also our finding that DE students have adequate access to the instructor outside of class also goes along with the findings of others (Coe & Gandy, 1988;Petracchi & Patchner, 2000).…”

“…Not only did it allow for needed face-to-face time, but it helped to personalize a topic not many students embrace and=or feel comfortable with. This goes along with the existing literature and the importance of face-to-face meetings (Johnson & Roman, 2003;Burrow & Glass, 2001;Simonson, Schlosser, & Hanson, 1999).…”

“…Another unexpected challenge surrounded building trust and confidence with technology (primarily WebCT Vista), specifically with the older cohort of students (Johnson & Roman, 2003). The younger cohort (below age 30) was quicker to adjust, able to resolve technical issues on their own, and welcomed the use of the technology.…”