Full Description
The book introduces the concept of encounter CONNECT-ED from the practice of working with the elderly to impart media skills and presents empirical data on the social participation and quality of life of the participants. The research results show the potential of the Internet for older people and open up perspectives for gender- and age-sensitive advanced training opportunities.
Contents
Social isolation and digital exclusion in old age.- Increased social participation through media skills.- Effectiveness of the innovative CONNECT-ED encounter concept in work with the elderly.- Types of learning in the geragogical setting.- Significance of difference categories for educational offers in work with the elderly.- Geragogical perspectives.
