THIRD AGE UNIVERSITIES AS HUBS FOR CULTIVATING DIGITAL PROFICIENCIES IN OLDER ADULTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.16926/p.2023.32.10%20%20Keywords:
social works, older adults, digital proficiencies, andragogy, Third Age UniversityAbstract
In this article, we present the outcomes of implementing an experimental program designed to nurture digital proficiencies among older adults within the framework of a Third Age University affiliated with a territorial social service center.
Through a process of analytical scrutiny, we have refined, systematized, and extended the definitions and structure of digital proficiencies in the older demographic. Anchored in this conceptualization and the tenets of andragogy, we have formulated a program that prioritizes the enhancement of digital skills, encompassing computer utilization, internet navigation, engagement with social media, and the mastery of other digital tools. Furthermore, the research delves into the collaboration between social workers who specialize in geragogy and program participants, as well as the utilization of the Moodle platform.
The analysis of survey results (n=360 respondents) substantiates the program's triumph and the favorable attitude of older adults toward digital technologies. It underscores how the program takes into account the nuances of geronto-educational technologies while fostering the digital proficiencies of older individuals, enabling them to seamlessly integrate digital tools into their everyday lives.
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