Comparison of elderly and younger users on keyboard and voice input computer-based composition tasks
CHI '86 Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
User interface considerations for older users
ITiCSE '05 Proceedings of the 10th annual SIGCSE conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education
Approaches to web search and navigation for older computer novices
Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
UAHCI '09 Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Addressing Diversity. Part I: Held as Part of HCI International 2009
Introducing the Internet to the over-60s: Developing an email system for older novice computer users
Interacting with Computers
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An introductory computer course was offered to adults 60 years and older. A computer attitude survey was administered before and after the course in order to uncover preexisting concerns and reveal those attitudes most affected by the course. Attitudes following the course were marked by highly positive changes. Survey results revealed that after the course the participants felt better acquainted with computer terminology, less left out because they are unfamiliar with computers, less apprehensive about using a computer, and more certain of their ability to interpret a computer printout. An interaction diary maintained by each of the participants revealed enthusiastic learners who were eager to take more courses in the future. Contrary to widely held stereotypes, many older adults view computer technology favorably and can benefit from acquisition of basic computer skills.