DocumentCode
2293775
Title
Usable computers for the elderly: applying coaching experiences
Author
Kantner, Laurie ; Rosenbaum, Stephanie
fYear
2003
fDate
21-24 Sept. 2003
Abstract
Computer technology promises great potential to improve the quality of life and foster independence of the elderly. However, this population has special problems learning how to use computers and the Internet. Research studies have been conducted with older users to identify better ways to design user interfaces for the elderly and the best ways to train older users. To augment this research, the authors have begun collecting and analyzing the observations of people who informally coach the elderly. This paper reports the results of our preliminary research.
Keywords
Internet; computer literacy; human computer interaction; training; user interfaces; Internet; coaching experience; computer technology; computer use; elderly coaching; learning problem; older user; usable computer; user interface; Aging; Computer interfaces; Documentation; Guidelines; Internet; Recruitment; Senior citizens; Shape; Usability; User interfaces;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Professional Communication Conference, 2003. IPCC 2003. Proceedings. IEEE International
Print_ISBN
0-7803-7949-7
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IPCC.2003.1245476
Filename
1245476
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